Maximum Output of Electric Power of Solar Panels

Maximum output of electric power of solar panels

Aim

The aim of the project is to generate maximum possible electric power from solar panel in order to make the solar panel efficient as much as possible.

Objective

The idea for generating maximum output power from the solar cell includes the movement and rotation of solar cell in the direction of sunlight in order to produce efficient output power as much as possible. Load matching approach is also used in order to maximize the power of solar panel. Boost converter will be used at the output of solar panel for boosting up the efficiency and output power of the solar panel.

Introduction

Growing environmental issues and rise in prices of energy are making systems of solar power more and more attractive and useful in today's world. Solar systems assist in reducing high costs of energy and enable our homes running even at the time of power outages. There are many advantages for installing solar systems such as electric bills can be reduced to save money, increase appraisal value of the home, enjoying clean, reliable and free power for around 30 years and solar panels are assisting in boosting up overall economy by the production of new solar companies and jobs. Backup battery can also be utilized for the purpose of storing energy when energy is not available like during hurricanes, storms and other disasters. Solar panels also help in reducing the dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oils which is helping in making our environment secure and safe by minimizing greenhouse gases and air pollution. PV i.e. photovoltaic cell is used in converting sunlight into solar electricity. When the photovoltaic cell is exposed to sunlight the electric current flows within the cell in order to generate voltage. Solar systems can satisfy almost all the electricity needs of the home and thus, offsets almost 25-50% of power of homeowners with solar electricity (NREL, 2009).

Commencement of solar energy is from 7th century. In the past times, heat of sun was used to light fires through mirrors and glass. In today's world, we are using solar power from our commercial buildings to vehicles.

History

7th Century B.C.

In 7th century, rays of sun were converged to burn ants and to make light fire by using magnifying glass.

3rd Century B.C.

Burning mirrors were common in use in order to light torches by Romans and Greeks for religious purpose (exploringgreentechnology.com).

2nd Century B.C.

To light fire and to concentrate sunlight, scientists of Greece used bronze's reflective properties.

20 A.D.

For religious use, burning mirrors were used to light torches by Chinese.

1767

3 layers of glass were covering an insulated box in order to absorb energy i.e. heat from sunlight. The temperature was 230 degrees Fahrenheit.

1839

In this year, photovoltaic effect was defined by placing two electrodes in an electrolyte. Electricity increased when it was exposed to sunlight (exploringgreentechnology.com).

1873

Selenium was discovered in order to produce solar energy. Scientists used selenium to create solar cells. This solar cell could not ...