Review of cooling techniques using phase change materials for enhancing efficiency of photovoltaic power systems

SS Chandel, T Agarwal - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
A significant fraction of the solar radiation falling on photovoltaic (PV) panels gets converted
into heat thus reducing the efficiency of photovoltaic power plants. Generally the …

New thermal management technique for PV module using Mist/PCM/Husk: An experimental study

Z Said, FF Ahmad, AM Radwan, AA Hachicha - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The increasing temperature significantly influences the performance of a photovoltaic
system. It reduces the efficiency as well as the operational life span of the PV panel. Thus …

Experimental investigation on the abasement of operating temperature in solar photovoltaic panel using PCM and aluminium

M Rajvikram, S Leoponraj, S Ramkumar, H Akshaya… - Solar Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The inevitable growth of solar panel systems depicts the importance of improving its
efficiency. The incident solar radiation on Photo Voltaic (PV) panel is partially converted into …

Different methods of using phase change materials (PCMs) as coolant of photovoltaic modules: A review

M Firoozzadeh, AH Shiravi, M Shafiee - Journal of Energy Management …, 2020 - jemat.org
Energy is an important parameters for sustainable development of each country. Renewable
energies are one of the main ways to reach this aim. Photovoltaic (PV) power plants is one …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study for the use of Na2SO4. 10H2O as a PCM with fixed blades for temperature and efficiency parameters of photovoltaic panel

A Gholami, M Gorji - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study used sodium sulfate decahydrate (Na 2 SO 4. 10H 2 O) with different masses as a
PCM. Thermal conductivity was improved by using rigid blades and heated sinks instead of …

Experimental study on photovoltaic cooling system integrated with carbon nano fluid

M Firoozzadeh, AH Shiravi, M Shafiee - Journal of Solar Energy …, 2018 - jser.ut.ac.ir
Nowadays, Because of the sharp decline in fossil resources, producing power by renewable
energy is growing rapidly. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is one of the most popular ways for …

Analytical modelling of a photovoltaics-thermal technology combined with thermal and electrical storage systems

N Khordehgah, A Żabnieńska-Góra, H Jouhara - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Analyses will be conducted to indicate the energy performance of a photovoltaic-thermal
(PV/T) system. In this regard, a simulation tool using the transient system simulation …

Experimental evaluation of a photovoltaic thermal collector using twisted tape absorber with nano-enhanced phase change material for thermal storage

AMO Al-Karboly, A Ibrahim, A Fazlizan, K Sopian… - Journal of Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems have emerged as dual-purpose technologies,
simultaneously generating electricity and utilizing waste heat for enhanced energy …

Experimental investigation for enhancing PV module energy performance using phase change material

MT Baissi, M Lebbi, L Boutina, A Khelifa… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The aim of this study is to enhance the energy performance of PV modules in the Ghardaïa
region of Algeria by using an additive PCM (CaCl2· 6H2O). The experimental configuration …

Research Progress of Photovoltaic Cooling Systems Based on Phase Change Materials: An Overview

Y Liu, X Zhang, W Hua, M Fang, J Zhang - Energy Technology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Photovoltaic technology plays a crucial role in harnessing renewable energy. While
photovoltaic panels directly convert solar energy into electricity, more than 50% of solar …