How to Increase Energy Efficiency in Solar Panels?
Increasing the energy efficiency of solar panels is of great importance for both environmental sustainability and economic gain. There are several ways to improve energy efficiency in solar panels.
1. Optimum Placement and Angle
The position and angle at which solar panels are placed play a big role in energy production. Panels should be placed to receive maximum sunlight. Solar panel installations are generally aimed at obtaining maximum sun exposure by facing south. Here, storing solar panels at the correct slope provides an optimum efficiency advantage.
2.Benefiting from Modern Technologies
New-generation solar panels have technologies that offer higher efficiency. Replacing existing panels with new and more efficient panels is another way to increase energy production. In addition, monitoring panel performance in real-time using energy monitoring systems and intervening when necessary are important factors that increase efficiency.
3. Regular Cleaning
Dust, dirt, bird droppings and other pollutants accumulated on the surface of solar panels prevent sunlight from reaching the panel surface, reducing energy production. Regular cleaning of panels is critical to maintaining energy efficiency.
4. Regular Maintenance and Control
Checking the panels regularly prevents possible malfunctions and efficiency losses. Periodic checking of ports, inverters and other components maintains the overall health of the system and increases efficiency.
5. Anti-Ghosting
Shading of panels seriously reduces energy production. For this reason, trees, buildings or other structures around the panels should be checked regularly and necessary arrangements should be made.
These methods are just a few of the basic strategies that can be applied to increase the energy efficiency of solar panels. Steps such as regular cleaning and maintenance, optimum placement, prevention of shading and use of modern technologies will provide both environmental and economic benefits in the long term.
Prepared by: Batuhan Mert LAÇİNKAYA
For your questions: batuhanlacinkaya@rob-sys.com
Date: 12.07.2024