Do Solar Panels Work Better in Artificial Light or Natural Light?
CSEF · 2015 Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Overview
Objectives/Goals My goal/objective is to figure out if solar panels work better in Artificial Light or Natural Light. Methods/Materials My materials were one DCV meter, a solar panel, and one light bulb. Results My results were that solar panels work better in Natural Light than Artificial Light. Conclusions/Discussion My conclusion is that solar panels work better in Natural Light than Artificial Light. My discussion is that I think that solar panels work better in Natural Light because Natural Light produces more light than Artificial Light.
Summary statement
My project is about figuring out if solar panels work better in Artificial Light or Natural Light.
Help received
My Mom helped me with my graph, and my Dad helped me wire the DCV meter.
Competition history
- CSEF 2015
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