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Wakchaure Siddhi,
Kamble Sarthak,
Eshtake Pooja,
Thakur Ajinkya,
- Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
- Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
- Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
- Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
This project aims to improve the efficiency and longevity of solar panels by preventing overheating through an automated cooling system. The system guarantees solar panels operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. The proposed system also includes a feedback-based control mechanism that assesses temperature changes on an ongoing basis to enhance cooling cycles and reduce superfluous water consumption. Using LOGO!Soft Comfort software for simulation, the system integrates a temperature sensor to monitor the solar panel’s temperature. When the temperature surpasses a set threshold, the system turns on a water pump for cooling purposes. The design stresses energy efficiency by guaranteeing that the cooling system’s power consumption does not exceed the performance benefits of the solar panel, rendering the approach both practical and sustainable. The pump operates for a set time period, controlled by a timer, ensuring efficient use of resources. This system helps maintain the solar panel’s optimal temperature, preventing efficiency losses and extending its lifespan in hot climates. The system boasts scalability and can be tailored for small-scale residential setups as well as large solar farms, with simulation results demonstrating better thermal regulation, increased power output stability, and less reliance on manual intervention, thus aiding in dependable and economical functioning under extreme climatic conditions.
Keywords: solar panels, LOGO!Soft, temperature, Efficiency, cooling, threshold.
Wakchaure Siddhi, Kamble Sarthak, Eshtake Pooja, Thakur Ajinkya. OVERHEATING PREVENTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE SOLAR EFFICIENCY: SIMULATION IN LOGOSOFT. Trends in Electrical Engineering. 2026; 16(01):-.
Wakchaure Siddhi, Kamble Sarthak, Eshtake Pooja, Thakur Ajinkya. OVERHEATING PREVENTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE SOLAR EFFICIENCY: SIMULATION IN LOGOSOFT. Trends in Electrical Engineering. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/tee/article=2026/view=240328
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Trends in Electrical Engineering
| Volume | 16 |
| 01 | |
| Received | 24/02/2026 |
| Accepted | 03/04/2026 |
| Published | 20/04/2026 |
| Publication Time | 55 Days |
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