Feasibility Analysis of the Implementation of a Photovoltaic Water Cooling System
Abstract
This research examines the impact of implementing a cooling system on PV panels, utilizing a water flow controller, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and augmenting power generation. The cooling system was affixed to pre-existing 200W monocrystalline photovoltaic panels. The controller effectively regulates the temperature of the photovoltaic (PV) panel at a constant value of 30C by employing a water-cooling system. This system utilizes PVC-tube that are strategically positioned on the surface of the panel. The cooling control system is programmed to operate according to a predetermined schedule. The experimentation involved the implementation of a cooling system during PV testing, with the inclusion of non-cooled PV panels for the purpose of comparison. The analysis examines the impact of temperature on the output power of a photovoltaic system, taking into account losses from the cooling system. In conclusion, an assessment was conducted on the comprehensive utilization of a water-cooling system for PV panels. The experimental findings indicate that the PV output power exhibited a 7.8% increase when the cooling system was employed as compared to the PV system without cooling. Incorporating the computation of system losses results in a net increase of 5.9% in the output power of the photovoltaic system.
Keywords:
Efficiency; Net Output Power; Photovoltaic; Temperature; Water Cooling System
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2024-04-29
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