Skripsi
STUDI EKSPERIMENTAL PENDINGINAN PANEL SURYA TIPE POLIKRISTALIN 8 WP MENGGUNAKAN PELAT BERLUBANG
Renewable energy, like solar, is crucial amdist global energy challenges. However, high solar radiation in regions like Indonesia increases solar panel (PV) operating temperatures, decreasing efficiency by up to 0.5% for every 1 oC rise above standard temperature. Therefore, a cooling system is required. The objective of this research is to analyze the temperature reduction, power output increase, and efficiency improvement of solar panels through an experimental study of a passive cooling system using a perforated aluminium plate. The research method utilized two 8 WP polycrystalline solar panels. One panel served as a control, while the other was equipped with a perforated aluminium plate measuring 380 mm × 180 mm × 17 mm with a thickness of 1.5 mm. The plate was fabricated in two hole pattern variations an inline pattern with 2,499 holes and a staggered pattern with 2,635 holes. Testing was conducted in Palembang with the panels tilted at a 15o angle facing north. Results indicated that the use of the perforated plate was effective in enhancing solar panel performance. The staggered pattern at 0.31% followed by the inline pattern with an increase of 0.27%. Energy balance analysis validated effective heat dissipation, with peak heat rejection reaching 45.85 W for the inline pattern and 40.26 W for the staggered pattern. The conclusion of this research is this application of passive cooling using a perforated plate is an effective method for maintaining the operational temperature of solar panels, thereby significantly increasing power output and efficiency.