PV Panel Cooler to Enhance Output Performance Using Perforated Aluminium Plate

Abstract

The Indonesian state is situated around the equator which has renewable energy potential that is sourced from sunlight. The radiation generated by the sun can be used as a source of electrical energy. The progression of today's photovoltaic (PV) technology has opened up the possibility of the sun to assist as an infinite source of vigour that can substitute fossil-derived energy sources. PV panel research has been performed to ameliorate the operation of its output by designing a cooling system constructed from aluminium with holes. This cooling system is located along the spine of the PV panel. The outcome of the research indicates that the accession of the electric current is 120% compared to without using a cooling scheme. The average rise of PV panel surface temperature is 50.23°C, the surface temperature of the back of PV panel with cooling is 58.72°C, the surface temperature of aluminium is 42.49°C, and the surface temperature of the end of the PV panel without cooling is 47.57°C.