Recent advancement in cooling technologies of solar photovoltaic (PV) system

Abstract

The temperature of Photovoltaic (PV) module rises by absorbed incident solar radiation and causes subsequent drop off in electrical efficiency. To overcome this ill effect, an appropriate material must be used to absorb the heat and maintain the temperature of PV module. The purpose of present study is to review and understand various cooling techniques used to enhance cooling and electrical performance. The emphasis was placed on design and operating parameters like absorber configuration, flow pattern, flow rates, climatic conditions, radiation intensity, wind speed, thermal conductivity, glazing, concentration on the electrical and thermal characteristics. The reviewed papers include theoretical analysis, computer simulation, solar simulator and on-field experiments. The study states that the proper selection and utilization of cooling technology, design and process parameters are the key elements in the solar photovoltaic (PV) system to achieve optimum performance.

Optimization of tilt angle and experimental study of standalone PV system for clean energy home supply in Baghdad

“…The article's structure is drawn to concisely describe the models to estimate the solar radiation and the experimental work for the (PV) prototype system, as shown in figure [1].…”

“…By slow growing of the solar energy demand in the world, the solar energy conversion common. For removing the dependence upon the fossil fuel, fresh choices are studied for developing the hygienic and maintainable energy for the universe [1]. The solar energy is hygienic ordinary supply utilized straight via photovoltaic module and thermal collector everywhere in the universe.…”

Comparative analysis of CuO-based spiral flow photovoltaic sheet and tube thermal system

“…The recent advancement in cooling technology was studied by Satpute, J. B. et al (2018) [2], where they discussed water, air, PCM-Phase Change Material, refrigerant, nanofluid and combination of two or more fluids for PV cooling. Many researchers have used water and air as heat transfer medium to offer cooling and recuperate waste heat due to is ample availability, chemical stability, and low-cost characteristics.…”

Thermodynamic simulation of CO2: Adsorbent based sorption refrigeration system

“…On the other hand, Banjac et al [32] have discussed about the geothermal ground source heat pump for low temperature hydronic heating system. Jitendra and John Rajan [33] have presented the recent advancement in cooling technologies for solar PV systems.…”