[HTML][HTML] Pathways toward high-efficiency solar photovoltaic thermal management for electrical, thermal and combined generation applications: A critical review

RM Elavarasan, V Mudgal, L Selvamanohar… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert a portion of the incident solar radiation into electrical
energy and the remaining energy (> 70%) is mostly converted into thermal energy. This …

Effects of cooling on performance of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar panels: A comprehensive review

K Bilen, İ Erdoğan - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The most important energy source in the world is the sun. This energy source can be
converted to electricity using photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar panels. PV/T solar panel …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of a hybrid photovoltaic evaporative cooling (PV/EC) system performance under arid conditions

DMN Mahmood, IMA Aljubury - Results in Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
An innovative hybrid photovoltaic evaporative cooling (PV/EC) system has been
experimentally investigated in order to improve its efficiency by cooling the PV panel and …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in cooling techniques for enhanced efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels: A detailed comprehensive review and innovative classification

M Abou Akrouch, K Chahine, J Faraj, F Hachem… - Energy and Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells have emerged as the primary technology for producing green
electricity. This innovation harnesses direct sunlight to generate power and its flexibility of …

Enhancement of PV panel power production by passive cooling using heat sinks with perforated fins

SV Hudișteanu, FE Țurcanu, NC Cherecheș… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a numerical model regarding the passive cooling of PV panels through
perforated and non-perforated heat sinks. A typical PV panel was studied in a fixed position …

A comprehensive experimental study of cooling photovoltaic panels using phase change materials under free and forced convection–Experiments and transient …

T Ibrahim, M El Hazar, F Hachem, M Khaled - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar radiation is captured by photovoltaic (PV) panels, which use it to create electricity.
However, an overabundance of photons striking the PV's surface raises its temperature …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review and comparison of cooling techniques for photovoltaic panels: An emphasis on experimental setup and energy efficiency ratios

M Abou Akrouch, J Faraj, F Hachem… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study delves into exploring and comparing various cooling technologies for PV panels,
with a special focus on revealing the harmful effect of excessive heat absorption on solar …

A collated overview on the evaporative cooling applications for photovoltaic modules

M Cengiz, İ Kayri, H Aydın - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Cooling of photovoltaic modules is a crucial subject because it recovers and improves the
module's electrical efficiency, power output, and lifetime, especially in hot and arid climates …

Effect of wind direction and velocity on PV panels cooling with perforated heat sinks

SV Hudișteanu, FE Țurcanu, NC Cherecheș… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The numerical modeling of the effect of wind direction and velocity over the air cooling of PV
panels with heat sinks is realized. During the study, a random PV panel with typical …

[HTML][HTML] Electrical and thermal performance analysis of photovoltaic module having evaporating surface for cooling

S Jirapongphatai, A Asanakham, T Deethayat… - Energy Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a method of water evaporative cooling for a photovoltaic module,
particularly the floating type, to reduce the module temperature, thereby enhancing its …