The Criterion for Solar PV Modules Cooling Systems Effectivity Assessment

Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications

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Ruben Vardanyan¹ 

[1] National Polytechnic University of Armenia

关键词: Photovoltaic;    Thermal;    Cooling;    Effectivity;    Criterion;   

DOI  :  10.35248/2090-4541.20.10.286

来源: Ashdin Publishing

【 摘 要 】

In solar photovoltaic (PV) systems most of the energy is notconverted into electricity but is converted into thermal energy,which increases the operating temperature of siliconsemiconductor solar cells. With heating, the efficiency of solarcells decreases significantly. To overcome this problem andenhance the efficiency, different solar PV modules coolingtechnologies are developing. With a large number of differentsolar PV modules cooling techniques employed, there is a lackof criteria for assessing the effectivity of cooling systems. Thismakes it impossible to compare the cooling methods and toestimate the effectivity of cooling systems. In this paper, thecriterion for the effectivity assessment of the cooling system isproposed. This criterion is based on the evaluation of the priceof the cooling system per Watt of gained power by applicationof the cooling system. The proposed method allows us tocompare the different cooling techniques, to assess theeffectivity of newly developed cooling systems and thereasonability of its application. The proposed criterion can beused by new solar PV modules cooling systems developers anddesigners.

【 授权许可】

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