Contributors
Kristen DeVanna Fussell , PhD
Assistant Director of Administration and Research, Ohio Sea Grant College Program
Susan Marie Bixler
Education and Outreach Assistant, Stone Laboratory
Eric Romich
Faculty of Energy Development, OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
Description
Solar panels are typically placed deliberately to maximize energy output, but how exactly does the layout of an array, or, more accurately, the circuit, affect the energy output of solar cells? In this activity, Students will experiment with different cicuit types and layouts to determine the optimal design for greatest energy production.
