Research Article

Optimization of Solar Energy Harvesting: An Empirical Approach

Table 1

The specification of the monocrystalline photovoltaic panel.

Open circuit voltage44.9 V
Optimum operation voltage (mp)37.08 V
Short circuit current (sc)5.55 A
Optimum operating current (mp)5.15 A
Maximum power at standard conditions (max)190 W
Cell efficiency17.04%
Operating temperature−40°C to 85°C
Maximum system voltage1000 V
Pressure resistance227 g steel ball falls down from 1 m height under 60 m/s wind