Submerged photovoltaic solar panel: SP2

The behavior of a photovoltaic (PV) panel submerged in water is studied. A sizeable increase of electric power output is found for shallow water. Experiments have been carried out for single crystalline silicon panels. Results are discussed and the increase in efficiency is investigated and understo...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2010-08, Vol.35 (8), p.1862-1865
Main Authors: Rosa-Clot, M., Rosa-Clot, P., Tina, G.M., Scandura, P.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cell temperature
Energy
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Natural energy
Photovoltaic
Photovoltaic conversion
Solar energy
Spectral absorption
Spectral efficiency
Water
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Summary:The behavior of a photovoltaic (PV) panel submerged in water is studied. A sizeable increase of electric power output is found for shallow water. Experiments have been carried out for single crystalline silicon panels. Results are discussed and the increase in efficiency is investigated and understood. Operating problems are analyzed and the advantages of using underwater solar panels are pointed out.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2009.10.023