Investigating the Role of Several Cooling Methodologies on Photovoltaic Panel Productivity

In order to efficiently store heat, it is necessary to use a material with a high specific heat capacity. Not all of the illumination can be harnessed by photovoltaic panels to produce electrical energy. Due to the low energy conversion efficiency, the temperature of the cell rises during operation. As the operating temperature increases, the cell's performance declines. This paper presents a comparative study on the impact of different cooling techniques, such as phase change material cooling, thermoelectric cooling, and nanotube cooling, on the operating temperature. The objective of this paper is to enhance the temperature of the panel under three specific environmental conditions by examining the influence of cooling on the panel's various parameters. Researchers found that applying a fine spray of water to both the front and back surfaces of a solar panel led to the largest fluctuations in temperature, making it the most efficient method.

I. Introduction

As the second half of this century is about to commence. The engineering instruments available to us continue to improve. Our pursuit of improved equipment, infrastructure, and tools is driven by the essential requirement for our happiness [1]. Humans have a natural tendency to maximize their level of convenience. Individuals are perpetually seeking novel and expedient methods to accomplish their everyday obligations. In order to operate machinery or equipment of such magnitude, a substantial quantity of electrical energy is necessary [2]. The electricity we use today is generated by large turbines that are connected to generator shafts and utilize the heat energy derived from the combustion of fossil fuels.