Advancement in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid collector technology

This article presents an overview on the research and development and application aspects for the hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collector systems. A major research and development work on the photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) hybrid technology has been done since last 30 years. Different types of sola...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2012-04, Vol.16 (3), p.1383-1398
Main Authors: Tyagi, V.V., Kaushik, S.C., Tyagi, S.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application of PV/T systems
Applied sciences
desalination
electricity
Energy
Energy conversion
Exact sciences and technology
greenhouses
heat
Photovoltaic system
Photovoltaic/thermal collector system
research and development
solar collectors
solar energy
Thermal collectors
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Summary:This article presents an overview on the research and development and application aspects for the hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collector systems. A major research and development work on the photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) hybrid technology has been done since last 30 years. Different types of solar thermal collector and new materials for PV cells have been developed for efficient solar energy utilization. The solar energy conversion into electricity and heat with a single device (called hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector) is a good advancement for future energy demand. This review presents the trend of research and development of technological advancement in photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) solar collectors and its useful applications like as solar heating, water desalination, solar greenhouse, solar still, photovoltaic–thermal solar heat pump/air-conditioning system, building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) and solar power co-generation.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2011.12.013