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Powered by solar cells, CPV has an advantage over non-concentrated photovoltaics as it requires fewer large solar cells for the same intensity output. Besides the duration and intensity of sunlight, the temperature also affects the overall performance of PV modules. This is because excessive temperatures will significantly reduce the output power. This research paper describes practical ways to improve the overall performance of solar panels using the valuable resource of using mirrors and cooling mechanisms. These reflectors are inexpensive, easy to install, and require no machinery or equipment to install. However, the CPV works effectively in concentrated light as long as the solar cell is kept cool by the heat sink. Experimental results show a significant improvement over the traditional sun panel output.
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Patil, V. et al. (2023). Increase in Solar Panel Efficiency by the Use of Easy Mirror and Cooling Gadget. In: Vasudevan, H., Kottur, V.K.N., Raina, A.A. (eds) Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7971-2_62
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