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ArticleScientific reports2024

Comprehensive study on zeolitepolyester composite coated sheet for eco-friendly solar panels for enhanced panel performance and reduced panel temperature.

Aishwarya Sathyanarayanan, Balasubramanian Murugesan, Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Christian Ordoñez, Kennedy C Onyelowe, Nestor Ulloa

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Aishwarya SathyanarayananDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India.
Balasubramanian MurugesanDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India. balasubm1@srmist.edu.in.
Narayanamoorthi RajamanickamDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India.
Christian OrdoñezSede Morona Santiago, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Panamericana Sur Km, 1 ½, Riobamba, 060155, Ecuador.
Kennedy C OnyeloweDepartment of Civil Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. kennedychibuzor@kiu.ac.ug.
Nestor UlloaFacultad de Mecanica, Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Panamericana Sur Km, 1 ½, Riobamba, 060155, Ecuador.

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Abstract

Solar energy is the most promising source for generating residential, commercial, and industrial electricity. However, solar panels should be eco-friendly to increase sustainability during manufacturing and recycling. This study investigates the potential of using natural fibre composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) back sheets in solar panels. Furthermore, it examines the performance of sisal fibres coated with zeolite-polyester resin. The chemical composition, structural integrity, and crystalline properties of the composites were evaluated through extensive microstructural analysis. The results from the experimental analysis revealed significant improvements in voltage (8%) and current (6%) for the coated sisal fibre panels compared to conventional panels. Power output increased by 12%, and overall efficiency improved from 9.75 to 10.8%. Solar panels with sisal fibre sheets exhibit adequate tensile strength and impact resistance and reduce operating temperature by 2-3 °C, ensuring stable operation and minimizing heat loss. Statistical analysis confirmed the reliability and significance of these results. The life cycle analysis demonstrated a 60% reduction in CO

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Natural sisal fibreSolar panel back sheetSustainabilityThermal comfortZeolite-polyester composite

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