The Behavior of the Solar Panel Temperature under Different Environmental Conditions

Abstract

The temperature of the module is a parameter that affects the efficiency of the PV system exceptionally. It can modify the productivity of the scheme. In this research, the link between those parameters and the solar module's temperature was explored by several climate parameters. Solar radiation, ambient temperature and wind speed data have been analyzed in a particular site called Al-Diwaniyah - Iraq, for the period (January –December 2017). The outcomes demonstrate that there is a straight relationship between module temperature and ambient temperature. In addition, wind speed can play a significant impact on reducing the solar module temperature. Consequently, the conversion efficiency of PV panel decreases with increasing temperature.