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ANALISIS REFLEKTOR CERMIN DATAR TERHADAP EFISIENSI PANEL SURYA POLYCRYSTALLINE 10 WP DENGAN PENDINGIN THERMOELECTRIC COOLER DAN HEATSINK
The increasing demand for electrical energy encourages the utilization of renewable energy, particularly solar energy; however, the performance of solar panels often decreases due to variations in solar radiation intensity and rising surface temperature. This study aims to evaluate the performance of a 10 Wp polycrystalline solar panel with the addition of a flat mirror reflector and a cooling system using a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) and heatsink at a 60° angle. The method used is an experimental approach with two prototypes: a panel with reflector and cooling system, and a panel with reflector without cooling. Testing was conducted over 12 days from 09:00 to 15:00 with hourly intervals. The measured parameters include voltage, current, output power, efficiency, panel temperature, and solar radiation intensity. The results show that the reflector increases light absorption, while the cooling system reduces panel temperature and improves performance. The cooled prototype achieved a maximum voltage of 13.38 V, current of 0.58 A, and power output of 7.76 W with an average efficiency of 6.62%, while the non-cooled prototype reached 5.25% efficiency.
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