Design and Build Solar Panel Temperature Control Using the Water Spray System Method
Keywords:
Solar Panels, Temperature, Water Splash, Cooling, Electrical VoltageAbstract
This study discusses the design and testing of solar panel temperature control systems using the water spray system method as an effort to improve energy conversion performance and efficiency. Solar panels have limited efficiency due to rising temperatures that can lower the output voltage. The system is designed using temperature sensors, sprinkler pipes, as well as mechanical controls that manually regulate water splashes to lower the surface temperature of the panels. Testing was carried out on two solar panels, namely panels with water splashes and panels without water splashes. The results showed that the temperature of the cooled solar panels decreased significantly, on average from 52°C to about 32°C. This temperature drop has an impact on increasing the electrical voltage from the range of 18.6 Volts to more than 20 Volts. Thus, the water splash method has proven to be effective as a simple cooling system that can improve the performance of solar panels and potentially extend their operational life.
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