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Effective heat storage materials have a higher specific heat capacity than others. Photovoltaic panels are unable to generate electricity from all of the radiation. Only a small portion is converted to electrical energy; the majority is converted to heat, which raises the operating temperature of the cell. The efficiency of the cell decreases with increased operating temperature. In this study, we examine the effects of different cooling strategies, such as phase change material cooling, thermoelectric cooling, nanotube cooling, etc., on operating temperature. The article's goal is to evaluate the panel's various cooling-related parameters and offer suggestions for the most effective cooling technique. Additionally, the panel temperature is adjusted for three distinct environmental conditions. According to the investigation, water spraying from the panel's front and back results in the biggest temperature change and boosts panel performance.

Keywords

PV Panels; Photovoltaic Panels; Efficiency

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