<![CDATA[The performance of solar panels is strongly influenced by light intensity, panel temperature, and incident angle, indicating the need for reflector-based enhancements to improve power output. This study aims to analyze the effects of aluminum reflector shapes and angles on solar panel output while evaluating the covariation effects of room temperature, panel temperature, and light intensity. Experiments were conducted indoors using a 200 W spotlight with three reflector configurations (none, flat, concave) and angles of 55°, 65°, 75°, and 85°. Data were analyzed using MANCOVA and correlation tests to determine significance across variables. Results indicate that both reflector shape and angle significantly affect current and voltage, with the flat reflector delivering the highest power output, especially at a 55° angle. Light intensity was found to be the dominant covariate increasing power, whereas panel and room temperatures showed negative correlations. These findings highlight the crucial role of optimized reflector design and thermal management in enhancing solar panel performance.]]>
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