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Researchers at uOttawa boost efficacy of solar panels | About us
The researchers found that by integrating these reflectors into solar setups, they could improve the system’s energy production and efficiency, making such projects more economically viable. This discovery is significant in assessing the costs and benefits of using artificial reflectors in solar energy ventures.To study how reflective ground covers affect solar energy output, the University of Ottawa’s SUNLAB, led by electrical engineering Professor Karin Hinzer, who is also vice-dean, research of the Faculty of Engineering, collaborated with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, a world leader in clean energy research, development, and deployment. The study, which was conducted by electrical engineering doctoral candidate Mandy Lewis in Golden, Colorado, found that placing reflective surfaces under solar panels can increase their energy output by up to 4.5%.“We found that highly reflective white surfaces can boost solar power output,” explains Mandy Lewis, the paper’s lead author. “Critically, these reflectors should be placed directly under the solar panels, not between rows, to maximize this benefit.”
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Continued investment in advancement of the solar battery is indeed always welcome. This is going to change the game.
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This is a great research, such innovations are very much needed for a sustainable planet
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This will be a promising approach to enhance solar panel efficiency. This simple yet effective solution could significantly boost energy generation in regions with challenging environmental conditions, making solar power a more viable and attractive option.
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Wow,the kind of innovation we need for our future.. governments should invest in such institutions so as to come up with more helpful invention.
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wow, this will be of great significance when put in practice
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This could indeed be a game-changer, especially in regions prone to snow or cloud cover.