The performance of solar panels is influenced by solar irradiance and operating temperature, where higher irradiance can increase output power but also raises the panel temperature, leading to a potential decrease in efficiency. Performance enhancement can be achieved by adding a reflector to maximize the received radiation and a cooling system to maintain a stable temperature. This study uses …
Solar panels are devices used to convert photons from solar radiation into electrical energy through the photovoltaic mechanism. During the energy conversion process, the solar radiation received by the panel can cause an increase in the panel surface temperature. This temperature rise can reduce the electrical output power generated. Therefore, a cooling system is required to reduce the panel …
An increase in solar radiation leads to a higher output power of photovoltaic panels; however, higher solar radiation also raises the surface temperature of the panels, which can reduce the efficiency of electrical energy conversion. Therefore, a cooling system is required to maintain the panel temperature. This study compares the performance of a Liquid Cooling System, which uses TEC1-12706 as…
Solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources that has great potential to be developed in Indonesia. The performance of solar panels is influenced by several factors, such as solar irradiance, panel temperature, and the protective material used. This study aims to analyze the effect of using low-iron glass and tempered glass as additional protective materials for solar panels on the outpu…
The Mosquito Killer Lamp type insect pest trap is an automatic device that utilizes solar energy to produce electrical energy through solar panels. The main purpose is to activate the tool at night which will be connected via a plug cable to the inverter (AC power source), while the Aoki type pest trap will be connected via a USB cable to the adapter (DC power source). This tool is used to attr…
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 increa…
This study aims to analyze the optimal tilt angle for solar panel installation in the Indralaya region using PVsyst software, and to evaluate the energy generation characteristics at various tilt angles. The background of this research is rooted in the critical role of electricity in Indonesia's economy and the commitment of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) to achieve the Net…
This research is a hybrid power generation system that combines solar panels and a bicycle generator to charge a power bank. The need for charging electronic devices during travel is increasing among bicycle users in Indonesia. This system is designed to utilize mechanical energy from rotating bicycle wheels and solar energy from polycrystalline solar panels. The research methodology includes s…
Solar panels need to be maintained properly so that their performance remains optimal. Influences on panel performance include pollution covering the panel surface, environmental temperature, panel surface temperature, and sunlight intensity. So the author carried out solar panel cleaning experiments using automatic water clean and dry clean methods. The experiment was carried out at the best e…
This study aims to test the performance of rafts using electrical energy with solar panels as a source of battery energy. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Indralaya Campus, Sriwijaya University. With details of the place of the Machine and Workshop Laboratory and the Soil Science Department Pool, from October 2023 to November 2023. This research used an experimental me…
Every year, the use of electrical energy is increasing accompanied by a higher demand for electricity users. Solar energy is an alternative energy that can be used to reduce dependence on fossil energy. The most important component of a solar power plant is a solar panel that functions to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The output power produced by solar panels is affected by how m…
Kebutuhan energi meningkat karena perkembangan teknologi. Energi listrik dari pembangkit listrik menjadi kebutuhan utama di Indonesia, tetapi masih banyak menggunakan bahan bakar fosil. Data Kementerian Energi menunjukkan sektor perusahaan (51,85%), transportasi (30,77%), rumah tangga (13,18%), dan sektor komersil (4,28%) sebagai pengguna energi terbesar. Penggunaan energi terbarukan, seperti e…
Energi matahari merupakan salah satu energi terbarukan yang memiliki potensi yang besar, ramah lingkungan, dan berkelanjutan. Radiasi yang dipancarkan matahari dapat dikonversikan menjadi energi listrik bertegangan DC (Direct Current) melalui panel surya (photovoltaic). Panel surya memiliki keterbasan dimana peningkatan temperatur permukaan panel surya yang diterima akan berdampak terhadap penu…
The sun is a source of energy that is closely related to human needs, where the energy can be obtained from heat that propagates to the earth's surface, or light that falls to the earth's surface. Renewable energy has a very important role in meeting energy needs considering that the source is very abundant. This is because the use of fuel for conventional power plants in the long term will dep…
The use of conventional energy as a source of electrical energy has been widely used, but it can cause air pollution and adversely affect the environment. Solar energy is an alternative energy. Using photovoltaic technology, sunlight energy can be used as a source of electrical energy.. In improving the performance of solar panels in generating electrical energy, there has been a lot of researc…
Indonesia adalah negara yang memperoleh cahaya matahari dalam jumlah besar setiap tahunnya, namun pemanfaatan cahaya matahari masih belum maksimal dikarenakan panel surya yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan listrik dari cahaya matahari harganya mahal dan kurang optimal. Peneliti melakukan percobaan dengan menggunakan cermin datar sebagai reflektor yang dikombinasikan dengan pelacak matahari …
Panel Surya merupakan suatu perangkat yang digunakan untuk mengkonversi tenaga matahari menjadi energi listrik, panel surya pada umumnya terbuat dari bahan semikonduktor. Hal utama yang mempengaruhi efisiensi dari sel surya untuk dapat menangkap sinar matahari dengan optimal yaitu itensitas cahaya yang masuk, penempatan dari panel surya itu sendiri dan teknik pembuatan panel surya tersebut, aka…