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Light, foldable PV panel in the shape of a spatial spiral with the construction of a car radiator.
Summary
Light and foldable photovoltaic panel in the shape of a spatial spiral with the construction of a car radiator, i.e. how to place on a macro scale on 1 square meter of a flat surface more than 2 square meters of active surface.
How I Addressed This Challenge
Foldable and light PV panel. On Earth construcion work as heat radiator that allows install it where sun radiation energy is more efficient , 2.5kW/m2 . Build of UV resistant polymers, gives shade and reduces panel sensitivity to degradation of performance at high temperatures. At the front, the dynamic resistance is reduced to a minimum, which makes it less sensitive to damage by weather conditions and flying debris.
How I Developed This Project
The solution seems logical if we are looking for opportunities to increase the panel's efficiency in terms of light reflections, active panel surface, removal of mechanical elements cooling the panel, and reduction of dynamic frontal resistances.
How I Used Space Agency Data in This Project
I have used NASA and SpaceX graphic informations about PV panels construcions in space and on Earth.
Project Demo
It's simple, remind yourself what the design of a car radiator or a spring in an old spiral-shaped wind-up watch looks like. In your imagination, place active elements on both surfaces of the scroll. In this way, 1 m2 can accommodate more than 1 m2 of active surface, depending on the height of the element and its construction density. In Poland, despite the active search, it is not possible to find a research center that would like to test such a solution. British simulations of a double-sided flat panel show a 20% increase in efficiency obtained only by absorbing diffused light.
Data & Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Truss_Structure#Solar_arrays, https://sauletech.com/