Question

A solar panel measures 0.57 m by 1.3 m. In direct sunlight, the panel delivers 6.6 A at 6 V. If the intensity of sunlight is 300 W/m2, what is the efficiency, as a percentage, of the solar panel in converting solar energy into electrical energy?

Answer 1

Answer:

efficiency of solar panel is 18%

Explanation:

Energy received by the sunlight is given as

$Power = intensity \times area$

here we know the dimensions of the plate as

$L = 0.57 m$

$W = 1.3 m$

now we have

$Area = (0.57)(1.3) m^2$

$A = 0.741 m^2$

now the power received by the sun light is given as

$P_1 = 0.741(300) = 222.3 W$

now the output power due to solar panel is given as

$P_{out} = V i$

$P_{out} = (6.6 A)(6 V)$

$P_{out} = 39.6 Watt$

now the efficiency is given as

$\eta = \frac{P_{out}}{P_{in}}$

$\eta = \frac{39.6}{222.3}$

$\eta = 0.18$