As I said in my last post, solar energy has caught my attention and I am excited to get started on this project. Even though I found it difficult to find a good project for me, I want to go forward with this experiment. I think it will not only better me for the future learning of photovoltaic (PV) cells but it could be the future renewable resource of most of the world.
Independent Research Project (IRP):
Learning more about how solar panels work and how the angle can affects its performance.
Scientific Question:
How does the angle of the PV panel affect performance? (at my location)
Now, there are many factors on how well a solar panel will work. As I am starting my research it seems to differ between the seasons and where are you located. (CLICK HERE for more info) To narrow down my data I will be conducting my experiment in my backyard located approximately at 29° 6' 10.7" N 81° 0' 5.54" W. I have a lot to learn, not only about solar panels but the sun its self and how it changes angles during different seasons. The out come of other peoples data seem to say certain angles have a better performance so I am eager to see my results in my location. (CLICK HERE for more info) Both these websites has helped me make a plan for my project.
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| Angles of the sun at different times. |
Great project. Question: where are you/we going to get the solar panels from. Also--when you talk about a website, don't make the reader do the work. Tell them what's in the website/important to know.
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