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@article{175120,
        author = {Roopa Nayak and Shriraj and Chandan Gowda S and Arun Kumar S R and Ajay D},
        title = {Novel Methodology for Solar Panel Efficiency Enhancement},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1665-1669},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175120},
        abstract = {This study explores a number of strategies for increasing solar panel efficiency, including cooling systems, corner reflectors, MPPT controllers, and dirt removal devices. Understanding how MPPT controllers use the Perturb and Observe (P&O) method to optimize electrical load in order to improve solar panel efficiency is a major area of research. This is especially true when the lead-acid battery system is bulk charging. In addition, the study explores the efficacy of strategically placed corner reflectors in rerouting sunlight onto solar panels in order to maximize energy absorption, as well as the creation of automated dirt removal devices in order to maintain panel efficiency and cleanliness. In addition, a new kind of solar tracking system is unveiled that, in contrast to traditional single-axis solar trackers, uses only one gear motor and requires less power to move the solar panel toward the sun. This novel strategy seeks to minimize energy usage while preserving effective solar panel alignment. The performance of cooling systems intended to lessen heat-induced performance degradation is also assessed in this paper. The study seeks to promote renewable energy technology and ease the world's shift to sustainable energy sources by thoroughly examining these approaches.},
        keywords = {MPPT, H-Bridge, solar tracker, synchronous buck converter, cooling system.},
        month = {April},
        }