Thermally geometric design of phase change material and photovoltaic (PV-PCM) for cooling and efficiency improvement

• Published in: Renewable energy Vol. 254; p. 123533
• Main Authors: Cai, Haotong, Fan, Jiaxi, Li, Haoming, Cheng, Haoyang, Ji, Dongxu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2025
• Subjects: Backplane cooling design; Phase change materials (PCMs); Photovoltaic; Photovoltaic efficiency improvement; Thermally geometric design; Photovoltaic; Phase change materials (PCMs); Photovoltaic efficiency improvement; Backplane cooling design; Thermally geometric design

This study designed a phase change material (PCM) geometry for enhancing photovoltaic (PV) thermal management and efficiency, synergizing conduction and convection to enhance heat transfer under dynamic climates. A novel staggered PCM array integrated into the PV backplate is proposed, enhancing bot...