Volume 11 - Volume 11
Solar Panels and their Diverse Characteristics: An All-Inclusive Study
Abstract
In recent years the use of solar energy is found to have grown by a large amount. Solar energy is
renewable energy and the demand for it as clean energy shows its growth by nearly 50 percent in the
past decade. It is estimated that the sun is able to generate energy within 24 hours that the entire
population of the world could consume in 27 years. Solar power is the energy from the sun that is
converted into thermal or electrical energy. The energy harnessed from the sun's rays is used for a
variety of applications like electricity generation, to provide light for the interior environment, and
many other domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes. Usage of fossil fuels for electricity
production results in increased pollution and this mandates many governments to encourage moving
to electricity generation using solar power. The large amount of solar energy that is available is
found to be the most appealing source of electricity. Solar panels form a major part of the solar
energy setup. Hence in this article let us review the various types of solar panels. This paper also
deals with comparing the merits and demerits of the different types of solar panels that are available
in the market. A section that presents the efficiency of the different kinds of the solar panel is also
present in this paper. The role of temperature coefficient, fire rating, and hail rating in the
performance of the solar panel is also addressed in this paper.
Paper Details
PaperID: 2472
Author's Name: S.V.G.V.A. Prasad
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: Solar Energy, Solar Panels, Pollution, Temperature Coefficient, Fire Rating, Hail Rating.
Year: 2021
Month: August
Pages: 4456-4464