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Feasibility study of using optical fibers as a light guide for indoor solar panel with analysis of output efficiency

Md. Jasman, Nurhaida Dayana (2020) Feasibility study of using optical fibers as a light guide for indoor solar panel with analysis of output efficiency. Masters thesis, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical Engineering.

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Abstract

Solar energy is now a reasonable alternative to reduce our dependency on fossil fuel. However, the photovoltaic (PV) cell performance may degrade with high temperature. The PV panel will perform at its best as it gets more sunlight, but excessive heat exposure can reduce their efficiency in turning photons to electricity and optimum operating period. Sunlight consists of light and heat. Thus in this study, an extensive review of indoor solar panel is to be conducted, whereby an analysis of using optical fibre as a light guide will be experimented. Parameters of concern would be the amount of photons guided to the panel against the length of the fibres itself. It can be measured through the value of power output of DC load compared to conventional outdoor PV panel. The heat that comes along is also a concern thus simultaneous temperature measurements has been implemented. At the end of this study, the use of optical fibre as a light guide for indoor solar panel is optimized.

Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information:Thesis (Sarjana Kejuruteraan (Elektrik Kuasa)) - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2020; Supervisors : Dr. Zuraimy Adzis
Subjects:T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions:Electrical Engineering
ID Code:93137
Deposited By: Yanti Mohd Shah
Deposited On:19 Nov 2021 03:23
Last Modified:19 Nov 2021 03:23

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