Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant

Lanre Olatomiwa; Harrison Oyibo Idakwo; Marvellous Iroko

doi:10.35860/iarej.1839285

Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant

Abstract

The study developed a modular automated cooling system to improve solar panel efficiency by managing operating temperatures. The system uses a water-based mechanism and sensors to monitor temperature and activate the cooling process when it exceeds a set point (300C). Experimental testing showed that the system reduced panel temperature from 36oC to 30oC and resulted in a measured increase in power output from 6.71 W to 6.83W, corresponding to an approximate 1.8% improvement in electrical power under the tested conditions. For future investigations, the study suggested the use of cutting-edge materials and intelligent technologies, along with prolonged field studies, to evaluate the system’s functionality and economic viability for widespread use.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Photovoltaic Power Systems

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Lanre Olatomiwa
0000-0002-2044-4974
Nigeria

Harrison Oyibo Idakwo ^*
0000-0003-3540-0154
Nigeria

Marvellous Iroko
0009-0004-0958-9381
Nigeria

Publication Date

August 25, 2026

Submission Date

December 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35860/iarej.1839285

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA92JT74YW

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Olatomiwa, L., Idakwo, H. O., & Iroko, M. (2026). Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal, 10(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.35860/iarej.1839285

AMA

1.Olatomiwa L, Idakwo HO, Iroko M. Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant. Int. Adv. Res. Eng. J. 2026;10(2):131-142. doi:10.35860/iarej.1839285

Chicago

Olatomiwa, Lanre, Harrison Oyibo Idakwo, and Marvellous Iroko. 2026. “Development of a Modular Automated Cooling System for Solar Powered Plant”. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal 10 (2): 131-42. https://doi.org/10.35860/iarej.1839285.

EndNote

Olatomiwa L, Idakwo HO, Iroko M (August 1, 2026) Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal 10 2 131–142.

IEEE

[1]L. Olatomiwa, H. O. Idakwo, and M. Iroko, “Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant”, Int. Adv. Res. Eng. J., vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 131–142, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.35860/iarej.1839285.

ISNAD

Olatomiwa, Lanre - Idakwo, Harrison Oyibo - Iroko, Marvellous. “Development of a Modular Automated Cooling System for Solar Powered Plant”. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal 10/2 (August 1, 2026): 131-142. https://doi.org/10.35860/iarej.1839285.

JAMA

1.Olatomiwa L, Idakwo HO, Iroko M. Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant. Int. Adv. Res. Eng. J. 2026;10:131–142.

MLA

Olatomiwa, Lanre, et al. “Development of a Modular Automated Cooling System for Solar Powered Plant”. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 131-42, doi:10.35860/iarej.1839285.

Vancouver

1.Lanre Olatomiwa, Harrison Oyibo Idakwo, Marvellous Iroko. Development of a modular automated cooling system for solar powered plant. Int. Adv. Res. Eng. J. 2026 Aug. 1;10(2):131-42. doi:10.35860/iarej.1839285