Comparative study of photovoltaic and thermal solar systems with different storage capacities: Performance evaluation and economic analysis

Numerical simulation and experimental validation of tri-functional photovoltaic/thermal solar collector

“…The modeling gave a comprehensive analysis of the instantaneous thermal and electrical efficiency. Bhattarai et al analyzed the performance of the PV/T system, the conventional collector, and the PV plate at different water storage capacities (25,50,75, 100, and 125 kg/m 2 ) [10]. The effect of storage capacity and electricity cost on the cost payback period of three systems were also investigated.…”

Performance and economic analyses of linear and spot Fresnel lens solar collectors used for greenhouse heating in South Korea

“…Bhattarai et al [19] compared the thermal performances of PV/T and conventional collectors with different thermal storage capacities. Compared to non-concentrating collectors, the average thermal efficiencies of Fresnel lens and other concentrating collectors were higher, due to their higher concentration ratios and lower heat losses [20].…”

A Through-Life Cost Analysis Model to Support Investment Decision-Making in Concentrated Solar Power Projects

“…Two types of technologies are often used for harnessing solar energy. These include Photovoltaic (PV) and thermal solar [2]. The PV systems convert photons from sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials, whereas thermal systems convert the energy of sunlight into heat Energies 2020, 13 which can be used for producing electricity.…”