PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF REFLECTORS AND COOLING SYSTEM ON PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM IN KANO NORTHWEST NIGERIA

In the effort to improve efficiency of a photovoltaic system, previous studies have demonstrated potential solar reflectors and cooling systems enhance performance Photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, Result varies from Location limited research exists on their combined effect. This study investigates impact PV system in Kano State, Nigeria. Three Experimental setup were tested; (a panel without any modifications (PWM), with sides (PWR), (PWRC)). These Experiment set at optimum tilt angle 12o The results show that both increased amount radiation (SR) received by an average 71.06% compared control system. surface temperature (ST) PWR PWRC 46.25% 28.08%, respectively, PWM. short-circuit current (ISC) produced panels 50.02% 50.03%. open-circuit voltage (VOC) drop decreased 9.91% 4.39%, compare PWM power output (PO) also 34.89% 42.29%,