The Effect of Adding Structures on the Performance of 100 WP Thin Solar Panels

Abstract

This study aims to increase the efficiency of thin solar panels and identify the causes of low power output in thin solar panels. This is a qualitative study using an experimental method by adding layers and changing the arrangement of solar cells in the structure of thin solar panels. The analysis methods used include measuring electrical productivity under standard testing conditions, electrical power performance, electrical output power, and voltage-current (V-I) measurement results, which will be presented in graphs. Data collection was carried out by measuring the voltage, current, and power generated by thin solar panels in the analysis of the performance of 100 WP solar panels. This research was conducted using acrylic thicknesses of 1,5 mm, 2 mm, and 3 mm using light from a lamp. This test was conducted using conditions of ????_ref = 484 W/m² and T_ref = 56,25^oC. The results of the study show that low surface temperatures on thin solar panels influenced by acrylic thickness produce better power output. Acrylic with a thickness of 3 mm and a surface temperature of 56^oC produced an output power of 0,22 W. The best voltage value was also produced based on testing using 3 mm acrylic thickness, which was 22,3 V. This study makes an important contribution to understanding and improving output power through the analysis of the performance of 100 WP  thin solar panels.