An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration
The global research community has increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions to combat the environmental challenges posed by extensive fossil fuel consumption. This paper presents a new simple approach to enhance the electric efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels through efficient cooling...
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| description | The global research community has increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions to combat the environmental challenges posed by extensive fossil fuel consumption. This paper presents a new simple approach to enhance the electric efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels through efficient cooling techniques using simple parallel water pipes on the back of the PV panel. Additionally, the waste heat generated during this process is harnessed as a valuable heat source for residential hot water systems. Experimental measurements were conducted on both the reference PV panels without cooling and the PV/T system equipped with cooling pipes. A comprehensive energy analysis was performed to compare their performance. The results demonstrate that the cooled PV/T system exhibits consistently higher electric efficiency due to effective cooling by about 10%, resulting in surface temperature reduction and enhanced performance. The system also demonstrates a significant improvement in waste heat recovery, making it a practical and promising choice for sustainable energy applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dadd60809df4430c9037e3d137e48f082024-02-15T05:25:27ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Thermofluids2666-20272024-02-0121100538An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integrationCharbel Habchi0Charbel Bou-Mosleh1Mahmoud Khaled2Multiphysics Interaction Lab (MiLab), Los Angeles, CA 90703, USA; Corresponding author.Notre Dame University-Louaize, Mechanical Engineering Department, Zouk Mosbeh, LebanonEnergy and Thermo-Fluid Group, Lebanese International University LIU, Bekaa, Lebanon; Center for Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED), Gulf University for Science and Technology, KuwaitThe global research community has increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions to combat the environmental challenges posed by extensive fossil fuel consumption. This paper presents a new simple approach to enhance the electric efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels through efficient cooling techniques using simple parallel water pipes on the back of the PV panel. Additionally, the waste heat generated during this process is harnessed as a valuable heat source for residential hot water systems. Experimental measurements were conducted on both the reference PV panels without cooling and the PV/T system equipped with cooling pipes. A comprehensive energy analysis was performed to compare their performance. The results demonstrate that the cooled PV/T system exhibits consistently higher electric efficiency due to effective cooling by about 10%, resulting in surface temperature reduction and enhanced performance. The system also demonstrates a significant improvement in waste heat recovery, making it a practical and promising choice for sustainable energy applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202723002537Photovoltaic thermal systemPV coolingWaste heat recoveryEfficiency enhancementSustainable energy |
| spellingShingle | Charbel Habchi Charbel Bou-Mosleh Mahmoud Khaled An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration International Journal of Thermofluids Photovoltaic thermal system PV cooling Waste heat recovery Efficiency enhancement Sustainable energy |
| title | An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| title_full | An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| title_fullStr | An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| title_full_unstemmed | An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| title_short | An experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| title_sort | experimental analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal system through parallel water pipe integration |
| topic | Photovoltaic thermal system PV cooling Waste heat recovery Efficiency enhancement Sustainable energy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202723002537 |
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