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Cooling System for Photovoltaic Panels
Project Type: Self-Initiated
Project Description
Did you know that a solar panel can lose up to 30% of its efficiency when temperatures exceed 40 ط·آ¢ط¢آ°C? Our project offers a sustainable and efficient solution by implementing a closed-loop water circulation system to dissipate excess heat, maintaining optimal energy efficiency, and enhancing the long-term performance of photovoltaic panels. In the field of solar energy, particularly in enhancing photovoltaic (PV) panel performance, cooling technologies address critical challenges: V. Overheating Issues: PV panels experience significant efficiency loss as temperatures rise, limiting their electricity output. VI. Energy Consumption: Active cooling methods must minimize power usage to avoid reducing net energy output. VII. Automation Needs: Effective systems require integration with sensors and microcontrollers for real-time response. VIII. Sustainability Goals: Cooling solutions support initiatives like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by enhancing renewable energy usage.
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Project Team
Abdulaziz Fahad Abdulsabour
CEZiyad Saad Alqahtani
COEAbdulrahman Hisham Khan
EEBandar Dhaifallah Almalki
ISEAbdulaziz Rafaa Alamri
ISETurki Nasser Almutairi
METeam Coach
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Qadami
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Electrical Engineering
Interdisciplinary Research Center for Communication Systems and Sensing