An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels
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Research Area
Electrical and Electronics engineering
Keywords
Arduino
Solar panel
Battery
Temperature
Sensors
Abstract
This project introduces an innovative solution for enhancing the efficiency and performance of solar panels by utilizing the Arduino microcontroller platform, temperature sensors, and CPU fans. Solar panels are essential in the transition towards sustainable energy sources, but their performance is significantly affected by temperature variations. In response to this challenge, we have developed a smart temperature-dependent cooling system that leverages the capabilities of Arduino to optimize solar panel operation. The system incorporates strategically placed temperature sensors on the solar panel surface, continually monitoring its temperature. When temperatures surpass the ideal range, the Arduino control unit triggers the operation of CPU fans, which effectively dissipate excess heat. Real-time data analysis and decision-making algorithms enable precise and efficient cooling control, ensuring that the solar panel remains within the optimal operating temperature range. Through rigorous experimentation and analysis, we demonstrate the remarkable potential of this Arduino-based system to significantly enhance solar panel efficiency, resulting in improved energy yield and a more sustainable approach to solar energy generation. This project offers a promising avenue for advancing the viability and eco-friendliness of solar power as a key component of our renewable energy future.
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Author Information
| # | Name | Institute / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.Leela Supriya | NRI Institute of technology |
| 2 | Dr.N.Sambasiva rao | NRI Institute of technology |
| 3 | K.Venkata Kishore | NRI Institute of technology |
| 4 | A.Tanuja | NRI Institute of technology |
| 5 | Ch.Veera Murali Krishna | NRI Institute of technology |
| 6 | K.Durga Prasad | NRI Institute of technology |
| 7 | P.Aakash | NRI Institute of technology |
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APA Style
Supriya, P.Leela, rao, Dr.N.Sambasiva, Kishore, K.Venkata, A.Tanuja, Krishna, Ch.Veera Murali, Prasad, K.Durga, & P.Aakash (2024). An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 10(2), 713-723.
MLA Style
Supriya, P.Leela, et al. "An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 10, no. 2, 2024, pp. 713-723.
IEEE Style
P.Leela Supriya, Dr.N.Sambasiva rao, K.Venkata Kishore, A.Tanuja, Ch.Veera Murali Krishna, K.Durga Prasad, and P.Aakash, "An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 713-723, 2024.
Vancouver Style
Supriya P.Leela, rao Dr.N.Sambasiva, Kishore K.Venkata, A.Tanuja, Krishna Ch.Veera Murali, Prasad K.Durga, et al. An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2024;10(2):713-723.
Harvard Style
Supriya, P.Leela, rao, Dr.N.Sambasiva, Kishore, K.Venkata, A.Tanuja, Krishna, Ch.Veera Murali, Prasad, K.Durga, & P.Aakash (2024) 'An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 10(2), pp. 713-723.
Chicago Style
Supriya, P.Leela, et al. "An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 10, no. 2 (2024): 713-723.
Turabian Style
Supriya, P.Leela, et al. "An Arduino-Based Smart Cooling System for Solar Panels." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 10, no. 2 (2024): 713-723.