The effect of fan cooling on Photovoltaic Efficiency of PV panels in Osmaniye Environment

Abstract

In this study, the thermal and electrical efficiency of photovoltaic panel(PV) which is cooled with forced air by using PC power supply fan, is compared with normal PV module.  PV panel characteristic values such as, solar radiation, air/PV panel temperature, power, current and voltage are measured for both panels simultaneously. The thermal and electrical energy performance of PV panels comparative analysis had been presented. The TOMMATECH 10W polycrystalline PV modules are used for outdoor experimental analysis in city of Osmaniye.