Performance of concentrator solar cells with passive cooling

Cheknane, Ali; Benyoucef, B.; Chaker, Abla

doi:10.1088/0268-1242/21/2/007

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“…The present research succeeded in demonstration of a principal possibility of decreasing the PV cell temperature with commercial TIMs enhanced with a small loading fraction of LPE graphene. Our proposed method can complement the existing technologies for passive thermal management of solar cells [63,64], particularly for the countries with a high average temperature, and contribute to the development of more sustainable approaches of energy supply [65].…”

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Thermal Management of Concentrated Multi-Junction Solar Cells with Graphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials

2017

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Abstract:We report results of experimental investigation of temperature rise in concentrated multi-junction photovoltaic solar cells with graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials. Graphene and few-layer graphene fillers, produced by a scalable environmentally-friendly liquid-phase exfoliation technique, were incorporated into conventional thermal interface materials. Graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials have been applied between a solar cell and heat sink to improve heat dissipation. The performance of the multi-junction solar cells has been tested using an industry-standard solar simulator under a light concentration of up to 2000 suns. It was found that the application of graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials allows one to reduce the solar cell temperature and increase the open-circuit voltage. We demonstrated that the use of graphene helps in recovering a significant amount of the power loss due to solar cell overheating. The obtained results are important for the development of new technologies for thermal management of concentrated photovoltaic solar cells.

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Thermal Management of Concentrated Multi-Junction Solar Cells with Graphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials

2017

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“…According to previous works, metal plates were usually utilised as the heat sink for passive cooling the photovoltaic module [61][62][63]. Cheknane et al (2006) [64] proposed a heat sink integrated with a heat pipe for cooling CPV cells. The passive cooling system has mainly been applied in low concentration ratio due to its limited cooling effect.…”

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A Review on Recent Development of Cooling Technologies for Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV) Systems

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Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV) technology, as an energy saving method which can directly generate electricity from the Sun, has attracted an ever-increasing attention with the deepening worldwide energy crisis. However, operating temperature is one of the main concerns that affect the CPV system. Excess cell temperature causes electrical conversion efficiency loss and cell lifespan decrease. Thus, reasonable cooling methods should decrease the operating temperature and balance the flare inhomogeneity. They also need to display high reliability, low power consumption, and convenient installation. This paper presented the architectural, commercial, and industrial usage of CPV system, reviewed the recent research developments of different cooling techniques of CPV systems during last few years, including the spectral beam splitting technology, cogeneration power technology, commonly used and promising cooling techniques, active and passive cooling methods. It also analysed the design considerations of the cooling methods in CPV systems, introduced the classification and basic working principles and provided a thorough compilation of different cooling techniques with their advantages, current research limitations, challenges, and possible further research directions. The aim of this work is to find the research gap and recommend feasible research direction of cooling technologies for CPV systems.

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“…The maximum power output was 10.6 W and 20.6 W without and with cooling respectively. Cheknane et al [8] experimentally investigated the role of passive cooling on silicon based concentrator solar cell performance. They designed gravity dependent copper heat pipe using water or acetone as working fluid.…”

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Performance enhancement of solar photovoltaic cells using effective cooling methods: A review

Sargunanathan¹,

Elango

Mohideen³

2016

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Performance of concentrator solar cells with passive cooling

Cited by 40 publications

References 6 publications

Thermal Management of Concentrated Multi-Junction Solar Cells with Graphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials

Thermal Management of Concentrated Multi-Junction Solar Cells with Graphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials

A Review on Recent Development of Cooling Technologies for Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV) Systems

Performance enhancement of solar photovoltaic cells using effective cooling methods: A review

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