Magnetism and Photovoltaics

[Sjuan]

Does magnetism effect the capability of using photovoltaic energy?

 

[bugsy]

Depends on the size of your magnet

 

[Sjuan]

Depends on the size of your magnet

is there a ratio that defines the magnet size to PV energy and surface area? What about PV glass about the size of an iPod with neo magnetic strips along the sides of its non solar side? would that effect the PV energy put off by that glass?

 

[Markc]

Uhhm No? But the Hadron Collider might have an effect?
[h=1][/h]Why do you ask? Compass gone mad?

 

[zeljuga]

If you can place it directly above panels.

 

[solarsparkie]

God I would like to call you a name but big solar would give me more points ,in a word NO

Does magnetism effect the capability of using photovoltaic energy?

 

[CrazyScozzese]

I am not an expert on magnetism, but I am pretty sure if you put a big magnet OVER your solar panels it will definately affect their output...

 

[JD6400]

I am not an expert on magnetism, but I am pretty sure if you put a big magnet OVER your solar panels it will definately affect their output...

What about if it was a clear magnet ? Then the light could still reach the modules ! :biggrinjester:

 

[dmxtothemax]

it would have to be a very B I G magnet to have anay significant effect,
otherwise I would not worry the effect will likely be small

 

[DPG]

it would have to be a very B I G magnet to have anay significant effect,
otherwise I would not worry the effect will likely be small

Another ten year old thread.

 

[static zap]

Everything is already bathed in a gentle magnetic field (from the earth) with little detriment ,minimal effects - based on skin effect in conductors fighting with the hall effect.
--- Fight , fight fight --- (Harry Hill)

 

[marconi]

I am not clear on what your question is directed at. Are you asking whether a magnet/magnetic field could be used to focus light on a solar cell/panel/array?

Or are you asking about how a magnet/magnetic field might be used to influence the generation and flow of electrons in a photovoltaic cell - the building block of a panel - and thereby increase how much of the incident sunlight is converted into electrical energy?

 

[DPG]

I am not clear on what your question is directed at. Are you asking whether a magnet/magnetic field could be used to focus light on a solar cell/panel/array?

Or are you asking about how a magnet/magnetic field might be used to influence the generation and flow of electrons in a photovoltaic cell - the building block of a panel - and thereby increase how much of the incident sunlight is converted into electrical energy?

I wouldn't worry about it, it was 2012 when he asked.

 

[static zap]

..Are you asking whether a magnet/magnetic field could be used to focus light on a solar cell/panel/array

..Or are you asking about how a magnet/magnetic field might be used to influence the generation and flow of electrons in a photovoltaic cell -

Does feel like one of those --Has anyone tried .---.. Patent speculations.
Electro-magnetics become "Electro-Magics" !