Analysis of Thermal Performance of 3D Model Solar Photovoltaic Panel
Authors:-Assistant Professor Mr. T. Siva Krishna, K. Yesu Raju, M. Vinay Kumar, G. Dattu Babu Rao, J. Sushwanth
Abstract-:Solar panels have become a cornerstone of modern renewable energy systems, offering a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. With increasing demand for green power, photovoltaic (PV) technology is now widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. However, the efficiency of solar panels is heavily influenced by their operating temperature, which highlights the need for efficient thermal management systems. This project aims to investigate the thermal behaviour of solar panels with different photovoltaic cell materials—including Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Cadmium Telluride, and Perovskites—under varying fin thicknesses (3mm, 5mm, and 7mm) using ANSYS Workbench. A detailed finite element thermal analysis was carried out to simulate real-time solar heating conditions. Aluminium fins were incorporated to enhance heat dissipation via passive cooling. Convective and radiative losses were modelled accurately to simulate realistic boundary conditions. To assess the influence of computational accuracy, simulations were performed with two mesh sizes: 0.1mm and 0.05mm. The finer mesh (0.05 mm) revealed more precise temperature gradients and improved resolution in hotspot identification across different materials and fin configurations. Overall, the study provides valuable insights for optimizing passive cooling systems for solar panels and demonstrates how simulation can guide the material and design selection process for better thermal performance and reliability.
DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.11.issue3.106

Published by: Kajal Tripathi