Photovoltaic solar panel for a hybrid PV/thermal system

The hybrid PV–thermal system was studied, with the photovoltaic panel (PVP) area much smaller than that of the solar collector. Performance of the different panels in the system was investigated, in particular, those made of crystalline (c-) Si, α-Si and CuInSe 2 as well as different materials and c...

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Published in:Solar energy materials and solar cells 2004-05, Vol.82 (1), p.253-261
Main Authors: Zakharchenko, R., Licea-Jiménez, L., Pérez-Garcı́a, S.A., Vorobiev, P., Dehesa-Carrasco, U., Pérez-Robles, J.F., González-Hernández, J., Vorobiev, Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Heat collector
Natural energy
Photovoltaic conversion
Photovoltaic panel
Solar energy
Solar thermal conversion
Thermal contact
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Summary:The hybrid PV–thermal system was studied, with the photovoltaic panel (PVP) area much smaller than that of the solar collector. Performance of the different panels in the system was investigated, in particular, those made of crystalline (c-) Si, α-Si and CuInSe 2 as well as different materials and constructions for the thermal contact between the panel and the collector. Our conclusion is that the PVP for application in a hybrid system needs a special design providing efficient heat extraction from it. PVP was designed and made. Its study has shown that this design provides the high electrical and thermal efficiency of the hybrid system.
ISSN:0927-0248
1879-3398
DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2004.01.022