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Solar Panel Power Booster

CSEF · 2005 Electricity & Electronics

Aaron Z. Kirschen · Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

Overview

Objectives/Goals To show that reflectors can boost the electrical output of solar panels. Methods/Materials I used insulated wire to construct an electrical circuit. The circuit included a solar panel, an ammeter, and an automotive headlamp. I monitored the electrical output of the solar panel while varying the number of reflectors to see if adding more relectors would increase the electrical output of the solar panel. I repeated the experiment 6 days in a row at the same time of day. Results As reflectors were placed around the solar panel, electrical output increased. Conclusions/Discussion My results supported my hypothesis that using reflectors to concentrate the sun's rays onto a solar panel would increase the electrical output of the solar panel. Using reflectors with solar panels can increase their effectiveness and lower the cost of this type of energy.

Summary statement

This project shows that reflectors can increase the energy output of solar panels.

Help received

My dad helped with providing materials and setting up the electrical circuit for this experiment.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2005 Electricity & Electronics · Entry J0720

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