Advancements in hybrid photovoltaic-thermal systems: performance evaluations and applications [PDF]
, 2016 Due to European Directives (2010/31/UE on buildings energy performance, 2009/28/CE on the use of renewable energy, 2012/27/UE on the energy efficiency) the electric and thermal energy needs of new and retrofitted buildings are faced by increasing ...
Bagarella, Giacomo +2 more
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Hybrid Cooling System for Solar PV Panel
International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research, 2020 One convenient technology used nowadays are solar photovoltaic panels. It is a device used to alter light energy to electrical energy. Most of the panels have low energy conversion resulting to low efficiency of the panel itself.
Rickric O. Gratela +5 more
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International Journal of Energy Production and Management, 2022 The natural circulation loop (NCL) consists of a thermal-hydraulic system that convoys thermal energy from a heat source to a heat sink without a pump. Applications of those loops can be found in solar energy, geothermal, nuclear reactors, and electronic
J. Bocanegra, A. Marchitto, M. Misale
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Meeting Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century
, 2009 Space conditioning, and cooling in particular, is a key factor in human productivity and well-being across the globe. During the 21st century, global cooling demand is expected to grow significantly due to the increase in wealth and population in sunny ...
Buonassisi, Tonio +5 more
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Feasibility of a photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator: performance analysis and simulation results [PDF]
, 2015 This paper describes a theoretical approach to evaluate the performance of a hybrid solar system made with photovoltaic cells and thermoelectric (TE) modules.
Attivissimo, Filippo +3 more
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Testing the Effect of Active Water Cooling using Perforated Tubes on the Power Generation of a 5-Watt Polycrystalline Solar Photovoltaic Panelwer Generation of a 5-Watt Polycrystalline Solar Photovoltaic Panel [PDF]
Philippine E-Journal for Applied Research and Development, 2023 One challenge in solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation is its low output due to high panel temperature. To address this, cooling systems are implemented to dissipate heat in panels. This study investigates the effect of an active cooling system on the
Thor Julicer Alvis +1 more
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Enhancing performance of PV module using water flow through porous media
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2022 To achieve a high level of photovoltaic (PV) panel performance, a cooling process have to be added to reduce temperature of PV module. In present study, a new design of cooling system is suggested and investigated numerically.
Abdul Hakeem A. Salman +2 more
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Constraining the Nature of X-ray Cavities in Clusters and Galaxies [PDF]
, 2008 We present results from an extensive survey of 64 cavities in the X-ray halos of clusters, groups and normal elliptical galaxies. We show that the evolution of the size of the cavities as they rise in the X-ray atmosphere is inconsistent with the ...
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Cooled solar PV panels for output energy efficiency optimisation [PDF]
Energy Conversion and Management, 2017 Abstract As working temperature plays a critical role in influencing solar PV’s electrical output and efficacy, it is necessary to examine possible way for maintaining the appropriate temperature for solar panels. This research is aiming to investigate practical effects of solar PV surface temperature on output performance, in particular efficiency ...
Peng, Zhijun +2 more
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Analytical Modeling and Optimization of a Heat Sink Design for Passive Cooling of Solar PV Panel
Sustainability, 2021 High temperature is the primary challenge in the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in an arid climate. A rise in temperature diminishes the performance of the PV systems and shortens their lifespan.
Fahad G. Al‐Amri +3 more
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