The Experimental Study of Photovoltaic Performance Improvement Using Multiple Reflectors

Erfan Dimas Ardiyanto; Zainal Arifin; Rendy Adhi Rachmanto

doi:10.15866/irecon.v11i3.23976

The Experimental Study of Photovoltaic Performance Improvement Using Multiple Reflectors

Erfan Dimas Ardiyanto⁽¹⁾, Zainal Arifin^(2*), Rendy Adhi Rachmanto⁽³⁾

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/irecon.v11i3.23976

Abstract

The energy used in the world today still comes from fossil fuels. Limited fossil energy causes prices to continue to rise. One renewable energy source that is easily found is solar energy. There are various methods for harnessing solar energy. The method that is often used is to use PV panels. PV panels have the ability to create electricity by using direct sunlight. One case in the use of PV panels is low efficiency and output power. This article discusses the use of reflectors on PV panels to increase the intensity of solar radiation and the output power of PV panels. This study aims to optimize the use of reflectors made from glass mirrors and aluminum sheets on PV panels with variations in reflector angles. Various parameters are measured, such as solar radiation intensity, output power, and electrical efficiency. The use of reflectors on PV panels can increase the intensity of solar radiation received, output power and efficiency of electricity generated. Variations in reflector angles and reflective materials used affect the performance of PV panels. In this study, aluminum reflectors have provided a more significant improvement compared to glass mirror reflectors. However, at certain times, PV panels with reflectors can reduce the performance of PV panels because the reflector covers part of the panel area.
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Photovoltaic Panel; Reflector; Efficiency

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