Practical Efficiency of Photovoltaic Panel Used for Solar Vehicles

2nd International Conference on Green Energy Technology

能源学;生态环境科学

Koyuncu, T.^1

University of Adiyaman, Faculty of Technology, Adiyaman, Turkey^1

关键词: Ecus (electronic control unit);    Experimental investigations;    Maintenance free;    Mechanical equipment;    People transportations;    Photovoltaic panels;    Solar powered cars;    Steering systems;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/83/1/012001/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/83/1/012001

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

In this experimental investigation, practical efficiency of semi-flexible monocrystalline silicon solar panel used for a solar powered car called "Firat Force" and a solar powered minibus called "Commagene" was determined. Firat Force has 6 solar PV modules, a maintenance free long life gel battery pack, a regenerative brushless DC electric motor and Commagene has 12 solar PV modules, a maintenance free long life gel battery pack, a regenerative brushless DC electric motor. In addition, both solar vehicles have MPPT (Maximum power point tracker), ECU (Electronic control unit), differential, instrument panel, steering system, brake system, brake and gas pedals, mechanical equipments, chassis and frame. These two solar vehicles were used for people transportation in Adiyaman city, Turkey, during one year (June 2010-May 2011) of test. As a result, the practical efficiency of semi-flexible monocrystalline silicon solar panel used for Firat Force and Commagene was determined as 13 % in despite of efficiency value of 18% (at 1000 W/m2and 25 °C ) given by the producer company. Besides, the total efficiency (from PV panels to vehicle wheel) of the system was also defined as 9%.