Power enhancement of solar photovoltaic module using micro-climatic strategies in warm-humid tropical climate
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Junaidh, P. S.; Vijay, Anirudh; Mathew, Mobi
- Source
- 2017 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT), 2017 Innovations in. :1-6 Apr, 2017
- Subject
- Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
General Topics for Engineers
Nuclear Engineering
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Signal Processing and Analysis
Cooling
Humidity
Temperature measurement
Production
Voltage measurement
Photovoltaic systems
Solar PV
Active cooling
Micro-climate
Temperature
Relative humidity
Irradiance
Power output
- Language
Renewability issues bring solar energy as the primary idea for solution in the present scenario where sustainability and economy are the main concerns. Efficient operation of a photovoltaic module can only be achieved by providing it with sufficient exposure to sunlight. The main reason for reduction in the power production of the solar photovoltaic panels is the increase in the module temperature beyond the allowable limit. Studies show that power output will increase if proper micro-climatic conditions including temperature and relative humidity can be maintained near the photovoltaic panels. Study on the effects of the micro-climatic condition near a solar panel is the objective of this paper. Three strategies for altering the micro-climatic conditions are employed in this study. They are humidification by placing wet sack at the back end of the panel, water cooling by flowing the water on the front end of the panel and the combination of these tow strategies. The micro-climatic temperature and relative humidity are measured for each strategy. The results show that water cooling gives higher increase in the power output than the other two strategies. Percentage increase in power production for all the three strategies considered in the study are also illustrated.