Exploring the energy harvest of droplet flow over inducted film for the rainy-shiny solar panel application

An equivalent electrical circuit (EEC) based on transient pseudo-capacitive and electrostatic induction is established to understand the operating mechanism using voltage-time curve decomposition. All relative parameters including top electrode dimension and the instantaneous droplet area variation are used to demonstrate our droplet-base electricity generation (DEG) mechanism and illustrate the principle of the reverse voltage. Moreover, the Debye length concept is introduced to explain charge density at the interface between ionic droplet and the PTFE surface by various ion concentrations and valent number solutions. This work provides insightful and valuable perspective to explain the exponential decay of output voltage by instantaneous droplet area variation during leaving away from the PTFE surface. Moreover, the multi-functions of fluorinated ethylene propylene film coating on the solar panel by correct circuit design can improve 30% which is novel concept at rainy days alternated with dry ones.

Automated summary

An equivalent electrical circuit (EEC) is established to understand the droplet-base electricity generation (DEG) mechanism, using voltage-time curve decomposition. The concept of Debye length is introduced to explain charge density at the interface between the ionic droplet and the PTFE surface. This study provides valuable insights into the exponential decay of output voltage and the improvement of solar panel performance in alternating rainy and dry weather through correct circuit design.