Comprehensive Analysis of Solar Panel Performance and Correlations with Meteorological Parameters

Area of Science:

• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Science
• Materials Science

Background:

• Fossil fuel reliance necessitates clean energy solutions like solar power.
• Solar panel efficiency is crucial for economic viability but is influenced by meteorological factors.
• A clear correlation between meteorological parameters and solar panel efficiency is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the impact of meteorological parameters on solar panel efficiency.
• To develop a predictive correlation between efficiency and key environmental factors.
• To provide insights for optimizing solar power plant performance.

Main Methods:

• Regression analysis was performed on a dataset of 100 data points.
• The study examined the influence of temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar intensity, and dew point.
• An optimal tilt angle of 26° was identified for maximum power output.

Main Results:

• Solar panel efficiency shows direct proportionality to solar intensity and wind speed.
• Efficiency demonstrates inverse proportionality to temperature, humidity, and dew point temperature.
• A strong correlation was established between efficiency and five meteorological parameters, with calculated efficiencies showing low deviation (0.08-1.20%) from experimental values.

Conclusions:

• Meteorological parameters significantly affect solar panel efficiency.
• The developed correlation offers a valuable tool for predicting and optimizing solar energy harvesting.
• Understanding these relationships is key to enhancing the performance of solar power plants.