Hybrid Solar: A Review on Photovoltaic and Thermal Power Integration

Chow, Tommy W. S.; Tiwari, G.N.; Ménézo, Christophe

doi:10.1155/2012/307287

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“…A number of reviews have been published on the topic of PV/T technology in the last couple of years, for example by Zhang et al [1], Tyagi et al [2] and Chow et al [3]. The focus of these reviews spans from laboratory work on new concepts to examples of applications.…”

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Hybrid Photovoltaic-thermal Systems in Buildings – A Review

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This paper presents a review of projects where hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) systems are used in buildings. PV/T systems convert solar radiation to electricity and heat simultaneously, in one module. The output of both electricity and heat suggests that the technology can be suited for use in buildings, especially when the available area for installation is limited. The market and research activities related to PV/T technology has increased in recent years. This article adds to existing reviews on PV/T technology by focusing on the building perspective. Different strategies for the use of PV/T in buildings are discussed, and examples of building projects are presented. An attempt is also made to assess to suitability of different PV/T technologies for use in buildings. Finally, the regional variations in market and applications are discussed.

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Hybrid Photovoltaic-thermal Systems in Buildings – A Review

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“…Figure 4; 2) simulated, but not experimentally gained results, 3) averaged data from [9], it is noted that only two third of the absorber are covered by PV cells; 4) daily performance; 5) incl. reflection set; NA = not available.…”

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“…PV/T development is pushed forward since the 1970s [2] and extensive review papers [2,3,4] provide a very good overview of its state-of-the-art. In PV/T literature, two application focuses are distinguished: (1) focus on electrical efficiency meaning low PV and thus low temperature level of the fluid or (2) focus on high fluid outlet temperature level meaning low electrical efficiency due to the negative temperature coefficient of PV cell power.…”

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Development of a Seawater-proof Hybrid Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) Solar Collector

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Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems provide both electrical and thermal energy. The development of seawater-proof PV/T systems can enlarge the, by now, very limited PV/T application fields to a new one: sustainable reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. There, the PV/T systems' disadvantage of heat at low temperature level can redound to its advantage: the RO freshwater output is increased at elevated seawater temperatures while the PV efficiency is improved due to cooling with seawater. In this paper, the development of a novel seawater-proof PV/T system with the aim of low cost and high electrical and thermal performance is presented. Low-cost is achieved by using standard components combining a polypropylene thermal absorber with a commercial PV system. Experimental investigations on a PV/T prototype include thermal and electrical efficiency characterization at different fluid temperature levels, mass flow rates and ambient conditions. The results are compared the state-of-theart PV/T systems.

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“…air, water, refrigerant, phase change material, nano-fluid etc.) [15,16] the hybrid PV/T technologies can further be divided into flat-plate, flexible and concentrated, depending on the type of PV module, as indicated in Fig. 6.…”

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A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules

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Shen

et al. 2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Thermal absorbers and their integration methods are critical to solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. These two elements directly influence the cooling effort of PV layers and as a result, the related electrical/ thermal/overall efficiency. This paper conducts a critical review on the essential thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the currently-available PV modules for the purpose of producing the combined PV/T modules. A brief overview of different PV/T technologies is initially summarized, including aspects of their structure, efficiencies, thermal governing expressions and their applications. Seven different types of thermal absorbers and four corresponding integration methods are subsequently discussed and summarized in terms of their advantages/disadvantages and the associated application for various PV/T modules. Compared to traditional thermal absorbers, such as sheet-and-tube structure, rectangular tunnel with or without fins/ grooves and flat-plate tube, these four types, i.e. microchannel heat pipe array/heat mat, extruded heat exchanger, roll-bond heat exchanger and cotton wick structure, are promising due to the significant enhancement in terms of efficiency, structure, weight, and cost etc. The appropriate or suitable integration method varies in different cases, i.e. the ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) based lamination method seems the best option for integration of PV layer with thermal absorber when compared with other conventional methods, such as direct contact, thermal adhesive and mechanical fixing. Finally, suggestions for further research topics are proposed from five aspects. The overall research results would provide useful information for the assistance of further development of solar PV/T modules with high feasibility for widespread application in energy supply even at district or city-level in the near future.

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Hybrid Solar: A Review on Photovoltaic and Thermal Power Integration

Cited by 83 publications

References 159 publications

Hybrid Photovoltaic-thermal Systems in Buildings – A Review

Hybrid Photovoltaic-thermal Systems in Buildings – A Review

Development of a Seawater-proof Hybrid Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) Solar Collector

A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules

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