Recent advancements in PV cooling and efficiency enhancement integrating phase change materials based systems–A comprehensive review

HM Ali - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, researchers are fascinated to counter problem of PV-efficiency decline
arising from high operating temperatures, especially in hot climates. This article conducts a …

[HTML][HTML] Advanced cooling techniques of PV modules: A state of art

P Dwivedi, K Sudhakar, A Soni, E Solomin… - Case studies in thermal …, 2020 - Elsevier
The efficiency of solar systems, in particular photovoltaic panels, is generally low. The output
of the PV module is adversely affected by their surface rise in temperature. This increase is …

Experimental investigation of dust deposition effects on photo-voltaic output performance

A Gholami, I Khazaee, S Eslami, M Zandi, E Akrami - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Nowadays, solar energy and photovoltaic panels are taken under serious consideration.
Many studies have been conducted on pv modules deficiency. In addition to the …

Dust and soiling issues and impacts relating to solar energy systems: Literature review update for 2012–2015

SCS Costa, ASAC Diniz, LL Kazmerski - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
The purpose of this review survey is to provide a literature compilation, updating materials
reported in several review papers on solar-device soiling and mitigation approaches …

Performance enhancement of a photovoltaic module by passive cooling using phase change material in a finned container heat sink

T Wongwuttanasatian, T Sarikarin, A Suksri - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The enhancement of passive cooling for a photovoltaic (PV) module in a finned container
heat sink was proposed. Palm wax was chosen as a phase change material (PCM) for this …

Numerical and experimental investigation of air cooling for photovoltaic panels using aluminum heat sinks

Z Arifin, DDDP Tjahjana, S Hadi… - International Journal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
An increase in the operating temperature of photovoltaic (PV) panels caused by high levels
of solar irradiation can affect the efficiency and lifespan of PV panels. This study uses …

[HTML][HTML] Cost effective cooling of photovoltaic modules to improve efficiency

U Sajjad, M Amer, HM Ali, A Dahiya, N Abbas - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study presents the performance of solar photovoltaic modules provided with cooling in
terms of its normalized power output, performance ratio, and module efficiency. The aim of …

Investigation of soiling effects, dust chemistry and optimum cleaning schedule for PV modules in Lahore, Pakistan

A Ullah, A Amin, T Haider, M Saleem, NZ Butt - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
We investigate the photovoltaic (PV) power losses due to soiling for Lahore, Pakistan for
solar panels. Optimized cleaning schedules are proposed incorporating the effect of solar …

Evaluation of energy production and energy yield assessment based on feasibility, design, and execution of 3× 50 MW grid‐connected solar PV pilot project in …

I Jamil, J Zhao, L Zhang, R Jamil… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The installation of 3× 50 MW (150 MW DC) large utility scale solar power plant is ground
based using ventilated polycrystalline module technology with fixed tilt angle of 28° in a 750 …

Thermodynamic and exergoeconomic analysis of a novel solar-assisted multigenerational system utilizing high temperature phase change material and hybrid …

MS Khan, M Abid, MA Bashir, KP Amber… - Energy Conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The goal of this article is to propose and analyze a novel solar driven multigenerational
system producing electricity, cooling, hydrogen and fresh water. The system consists of …