Solar panels and technological solutions
Hietakangas, Ville (2025)
2025
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The aim of the thesis was to propose technological solutions for the growing solar panel manufacturing and installation industries. Specifically, it explored innovations that could help a new company in the field stand out in the market.
The thesis explored the current energy demands, the challenges posed by climate change, and the potential of green energy solutions. The viability of solar energy as an alternative to fossil fuels was emphasised, and the current trajectory was presented.
Additionally, the structure of current solar technology was examined. The inner workings of the cells were explained, and the basics of the photovoltaic effect were showcased. The different types of panels, their functionality, and their respective advantages and disadvantages were thoroughly compared. The required related equipment surrounding the panels was explored, and it was studied how it might improve the overall system. Considerations such as location and weather were also discussed.
Three technological solutions were presented, all of which were designed to use microcontrollers. The mechanical and electrical components necessary for building these solutions were listed, along with an explanation of how they will be used. However, as no working prototype was built, all the solutions were speculative. Nevertheless, planning them may help the company to grow in the future.
The thesis was concluded by presenting the solutions. Also, recommendations were given, and future research focuses, and the limitations of some solutions were introduced.
The thesis explored the current energy demands, the challenges posed by climate change, and the potential of green energy solutions. The viability of solar energy as an alternative to fossil fuels was emphasised, and the current trajectory was presented.
Additionally, the structure of current solar technology was examined. The inner workings of the cells were explained, and the basics of the photovoltaic effect were showcased. The different types of panels, their functionality, and their respective advantages and disadvantages were thoroughly compared. The required related equipment surrounding the panels was explored, and it was studied how it might improve the overall system. Considerations such as location and weather were also discussed.
Three technological solutions were presented, all of which were designed to use microcontrollers. The mechanical and electrical components necessary for building these solutions were listed, along with an explanation of how they will be used. However, as no working prototype was built, all the solutions were speculative. Nevertheless, planning them may help the company to grow in the future.
The thesis was concluded by presenting the solutions. Also, recommendations were given, and future research focuses, and the limitations of some solutions were introduced.