TY  - JOUR
T1  - Parametric Investigation of Solar Spectral Screening on Photovoltaic Cells using Water
Solution Copper Coated <i>Hibiscus sabdariffa</i> L. Extract
AU - Moses, E. Emetere AU - Ayara, W.A. AU - Akinyemi, M.L. AU - Testimony, Gabe-Oji 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 15
IS  - 8
SP  - 2009
EP  - 2013
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2020.2009.2013
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2020.2009.2013
KW  - photovoltaic cells
KW  -spectral filtering
KW  -solar
KW  -Solar energy
KW  -bio-filter
KW  -recommended
AB  - The patronage of solar Photovoltaic (PV)
panels in the tropic region is diminishing owing its under
performance and low lifespan. Scientists have reported
that the current harsh weather conditions are capable of
destroying the solar cells of PV panels. In this research,
the bio-filter was introduced to undertake spectra filtering
of solar radiations hitting the surface of the PV panel. The
bio-filter was made up of hibiscus extract in water
solution and copper (II) nitrate tri-hydrate. The
performance of the bio-filter was noticeable but very
significant because of the multi-components of the
hibiscus extract that have structural disadvantage to
accommodate copper coating. Further research is thereby
recommended to seek ways of removing the
cyclopropanoids and malvalate before coating it with
copper.
ER  -