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Hot Panels
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As the temperature outside rises the solar panels get hot and stop working as well. Cooling the panels using ground loops and forced air
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The idea of a ground loop for cooling of buildings is not new but it has never been used in this way. The ground temperature in most areas is between 68 and 70 degrees six feet down. By putting this loop in the result will be a natural air flow and with the addition of forced air the cooling effect is increased. That cool air blown on to the solar panels will keep them cool and dry. In snow areas the cool dry air will keep them clear day and night. In both cases increasing electric energy. With the addition of a carbon filter the ground loop will remove carbon from the air providing increased carbon reduction. While this solution increases power from the panel it doesn't void the panels warranty because we are not concentrating the photons. However if concentration of photons is used this solution will make it better.
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ground loop.pdf
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