The document summarizes research into how time of day and temperature affect the voltage output of solar panels. The researcher tested a solar panel connected to a fan and voltage meter at different times of day and under different sunlight conditions. The results showed that sunlight is the major determining factor in a panel's energy output, while temperature has a minimal effect, especially on cloudy days. This has significance for the development of renewable and sustainable energy sources.

1. Solar Panel Optimization Mark Griffith

2. Is there a difference in voltage output in a solar panel relevant to time of day and temperature Question asked

3. Temperature and time no conclusive effect on voltage Weather is the only variable Sun determines voltage Abstract

4. Running out of fossil fuels and raw materials Resources to run out in 30-50 years Fossil fuels supply 85% of worlds commercial energy Renewable energy sources under funded Solar and wind power most common forms of renewable energy Wind power often considered not very effective Why this is important

5. Solar panel with output connect to a fan Voltage meter connected to output Tested in three different times of the day Tested in different degrees of sun Methods

6. Sun provides most energy Temperature does not affect energy on cloudy days Energy variations in cooler degrees Results

7. Results cont’d Direct current volts

8. Sun major deciding factor in energy output Temperature has minimal effect Significance of Results

9. Renewable energy source Less dependant on fossil fuels and raw materials Reduces carbon emissions No environmental impact Relevance to Sustainability

10. Longer test period More data More equipment Future Experiments