Advanced cooling techniques of P.V. modules: A state of art

The efficiency of solar systems, in particular photovoltaic panels, is generally low. The output of the P.V. module is adversely affected by their surface rise in temperature. This increase is associated with the absorbed sunlight that is converted into heat, resulting in reduced power output, energ...

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Published inCase studies in thermal engineering Vol. 21; p. 100674
Main Authors Dwivedi, Pushpendu, Sudhakar, K., Soni, Archana, Solomin, E, Kirpichnikova, I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2020
Elsevier
Subjects
Cooling methods
Energy efficiency
Module temperature
P.V. module
PCM
Energy efficiency
PCM
Cooling methods
P.V. module
Module temperature
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Summary:The efficiency of solar systems, in particular photovoltaic panels, is generally low. The output of the P.V. module is adversely affected by their surface rise in temperature. This increase is associated with the absorbed sunlight that is converted into heat, resulting in reduced power output, energy efficiency, performance and life of the panel. The use of cooling techniques can offer a potential solution to avoid excessive heating of P.V. panels and to reduce cell temperature. This paper presents details of various feasible cooling methods, including novel and advanced solutions for P.V. panels and indicates future trends of research. Different features and capability about each cooling techniques are presented, to provide better insight and valuable guidelines for researchers who intend to study, improve or optimise any type of cooling techniques of P·V. modules.
ISSN:2214-157X
2214-157X
DOI:10.1016/j.csite.2020.100674