Performance analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system using heat pipe as heat sink for synergistic production of electricity

Improved energy conversion of a photovoltaic module‐thermoelectric generator hybrid system with different cooling techniques: Indoor and outdoor performance comparison

“…In both cases, various cooling mediums (active and passive methods) researched are an ice-water mixture, water, air, nanofluids, and PCM, as listed in Table 1. The recent 41 have also commented on the advantage of concentrated solar irradiance on PV-TEG systems and proved that the system performance can be improved by increasing the concentration ratio of the collector. Further, the dominance of bifacial flat plate heat pipe (FPHP) PV-TEG system over conventional FPHP-PV-TEG was also elaborated with respect to different fluids and concentration ratios.…”

“…During sunny days, the maximum output from two PV modules was 147 W against 23.65 W by TEG modules, which yielded a 13.7% increment. However, during rainy/cloudy days, TEG could contribute only 1.38 to 2.14 W. Apart from conventional hybrid tandem PV‐TEG systems, Gao et al 41 have also commented on the advantage of concentrated solar irradiance on PV‐TEG systems and proved that the system performance can be improved by increasing the concentration ratio of the collector. Further, the dominance of bifacial flat plate heat pipe (FPHP) PV‐TEG system over conventional FPHP‐PV‐TEG was also elaborated with respect to different fluids and concentration ratios.…”