Cube the Sun: A Space-Saving Design for Next-Gen Solar Power
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Alkhurayef, Musaed
Guindi, Marina
Ikram, Muhammad
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2026-01-02
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With the world heading toward technological advancement, there is a need for a cleaner source of energy. This research suggests a more innovative design to an already existing solar power technology, making it a better solution for future technological advancement. The created design, a cubed arranged solar panels design as a system (CSS), aims to maximize the wattage production using the same space area for a single generic solar panel, which gives a high solar capture concentration in a minimal footprint. To counter and ensure that all the panels are well exposed to solar rays, a system of auto-adjusting mirrors, controlled by microcontrollers that will track sunlight and reflect them on the adjacent panel to give maximum exposure is implemented. In addition, to counteract the higher temperatures of the panels, a cooling mechanism is proposed to make sure that the panels operate at efficient temperatures and not be damaged over long periods of time. This research shed light on the uses of such technology using a logical theoretical approach and calculations while taking into account the solar irradiance, efficiency of the panels, and the change in outputs under different conditions. Researching such challenges as light dispersal and cooling systems, the Cubed Solar System (CSS) aims to improve solar technology to accommodate regions with high temperatures and irradiance such as Kuwait.