This project is me going to be researching a mix of topics (robotics, chemical engineering, nano technology and materials) and when I was thinking about solar panels and their efficiency I had some ideas that could make the device smarter and more efficient all in one.
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*The links for the papers I used are in the external links and will keep being updated *
At this stage of the project I'm still working out the logistics and researching the relevant topics of the projects through research papers and small experimentation,
Also looking at the relevant efficiency equations for a basic solar panel so I can compare my results with ones on the market for the same price,
and when looking at the theoretical power output I had to look at the theoretical losses like:
shadow losses
temperature losses
DC cable losses
AC cable losses
inverter losses
losses due to dust and obstructions
the other equations I looked at was for maximum output:
where:
KWp = norminal rated maximum
n = the models
, the average energy produced per year:
where:
Ema = available solar radiation(depending on weather conditions)
n(eta) = efficiency of the cell
,the temp of the panel itself (because the efficiency changes based on operating temp):