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Application of plane mirror reflection in photovoltaic systems
https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2025.02.027-037
Abstract
This study proposes a planar mirror-based method to enhance irradiance on photovoltaic (PV) modules, aiming to improve energy output efficiency through geometric-optical optimization. The dynamic effects of critical parameters – including mirror rotation angle (θ = 15°-85°), mirror-to-PV distance (r = 1-10 m), and reflective area (A = 1-5 m²) – on the spatial distribution of effective irradiance were systematically investigated. Experimental results demonstrate that under optimal configurations (θ = 75° ± 5°, r =3,2-4,1 m), an irradiance gain of approximately 12,7% is achievable. This work provides a reference framework for designing low-complexity reflective enhancement systems tailored to PV applications.
About the Authors
Qin Lisongа Qin
Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Qin Lisong graduate - student of Urfu.
Yekaterinburg, Mira st., 19
S. E. Shcheklein
Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shcheklein Sergey Evgenievich - Head of the Department of Nuclear Power Plants and Renewable Energy Sources. Doctor of technical science, professor. Honored Power Engineer of Russia, laureate of the V. I. Vernadsky National Environmental Prize.
Yekaterinburg, Mira st., 19
Y. E. Nemikhin
Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nemikhin Yurii Evgenievich - Senior Lecturer.
Yekaterinburg, Mira st., 19
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Qin Q., Shcheklein S.E., Nemikhin Y.E. Application of plane mirror reflection in photovoltaic systems. Alternative Energy and Ecology (ISJAEE). 2025;(2):27-37. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2025.02.027-037
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