Efficiency analysis of monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous-silicon solar panels and lightenning system application

Searches for Renewable energy sources are increasingly continue in the last century we are living in. After 1970 energy crisis, Works on associated with get rid of dependence of nonrenewable energy sources are speed gained by the countries and the scientists who want to get rid of the OPEC pressure and take into consideration of environmental factors.Solar Energy which is powerful and unlimited energy resource has taken place in these works. Although works on efficiency about continuous and uninterrupted use of solar energy is not successful enough, it has large potential which is already actively used with other renewable energy systems in many countries.In this thesis, application is focused on resolving lightening problem in the area experienced network problems. In this application, three different types of solar panels are used as Mono crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous-silicon. Efficiencies of panels are examined on January and July in Ankara.Designs are made with three different types of solar panels for lightening system which works network independent. After efficiency examinations are accomplished experimentally, recommendations are given about increase of efficiency.