A photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collector with a polymer absorber plate. Experimental study and analytical model

A polymer solar heat collector was combined with single-crystal silicon PV cells in a hybrid energy-generating unit that simultaneously produced low temperature heat and electricity. The PV/T unit was tested experimentally to determine its thermal and photovoltaic performance, in addition to the int...

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Published in:Solar energy 2002-01, Vol.72 (1), p.63-73
Main Authors: Sandnes, BjØrnar, Rekstad, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Natural energy
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic conversion
Polymers
Solar cells. Photoelectrochemical cells
Solar collectors
Solar energy
Solar thermal conversion
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Summary:A polymer solar heat collector was combined with single-crystal silicon PV cells in a hybrid energy-generating unit that simultaneously produced low temperature heat and electricity. The PV/T unit was tested experimentally to determine its thermal and photovoltaic performance, in addition to the interaction mechanisms between the PV and thermal energy systems. Thermal efficiency measurements for different collector configurations are compared, and PV performance and temperature readings are presented and discussed. An analytical model for the PV/T system simulated the temperature development and the performance of both the thermal and photovoltaic units.
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/S0038-092X(01)00091-3