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Pengaruh Lebar Celah Modul Photovoltaic Terhadap Efisiensi Photovoltaic Bersirip Dan Tanpa Sirip
ABSTRACT
The utilization of photovoltaic (PV) panels faces a significant challenge regarding energy conversion efficiency losses due to rising operational temperatures. This study aims to enhance PV performance by implementing a passive cooling system using a perforated aluminum heatsink and optimizing the gap distance between the PV module and the roof surface. The research was conducted experimentally in Pekanbaru by comparing two main configurations: PV with a heatsink and PV without a heatsink. Gap distances of 8 cm, 12 cm, 16 cm, and 20 cm were tested to analyze the effect of natural convection on panel temperature reduction. The experimental results demonstrate that the use of a heatsink significantly lowers the PV operating temperature compared to panels without additional cooling. Data analysis reveals that increasing the gap width positively impacts air circulation at the rear of the panel. The optimal configuration was achieved with the heatsink-equipped PV at a 20 cm gap distance, recording the lowest operating temperature and the highest electrical efficiency of approximately 12.7% under peak irradiance conditions, compared to the non-heatsink PV which only reached an efficiency of around 8.9% under similar conditions. This study concludes that the combination of a heatsink and an optimal roof gap distance (20 cm) is highly effective in maintaining thermal stability and increasing solar panel power output.
Keywords: Photovoltaic (PV), heatsink, gap distance, passive cooling, energy efficiency, experimental study.
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