Open AccessSpectral Filtering of Photovoltaic Cells using Novel Bio-Filter: Silver Coated Hibiscus Extract using Water Solution
Author(s) -
Emetere Moses E *,
Adeyemo Nehemiah
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of recent technology and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2277-3878
DOI - 10.35940/ijrte.c4618.018520
Subject(s) - monocrystalline silicon , photovoltaic system , filter (signal processing) , materials science , process engineering , optoelectronics , environmental science , pulp and paper industry , engineering , silicon , electrical engineering
The photovoltaic (PV) technology has evolved over the years based on the three main challenges i.e. efficiency, longevity and cost. Till date, there had not been a precise solution to the negative effect of solar IR radiation on the longevity of PV panels. In this research, the bio-filter was synthesized to filter harmful solar radiation. Bio-filter is made up of metallic coated plant extract. The monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV panel were used to test the performance of the bio-filter. It was observed that the bio-filter optimized the current generation in the panel to about 3%.