Since the utilization of renewable energy is crucial to achieve carbon neutrality, the global
installation of photovoltaic (PV) devices has been growing exponentially in the past decade …

The present experimental investigation aims at improving the performance of solar
photovoltaic (PV) panels using a combination of low-cost aluminum reflectors, aluminum …

To improve the performances of photovoltaic panels, water-based cooling systems have
been considered as an interesting solution. This study proposes a novel mono-dimensional …

There is a paradox involved in the operation of photovoltaic (PV) systems; although sunlight
is critical for PV systems to produce electricity, it also elevates the operating temperature of …

Background This study analyses turbulent flow and heat transfer characteristics of a three-
dimensional perforated finned heat sink using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and …

The electrical output of photovoltaic (PV) modules degrades with continued exposure to
extreme temperatures caused by solar radiation. The uniqueness of this research lies in the …

This study aims to design a highly efficient and applicable air-based photovoltaic-thermal
(PVT) collector that maximizes both electrical and thermal energy efficiencies. An innovative …

Once the temperature of a photovoltaic panel elevates, two major impacts occur: a
significant loss in output power and thermal deterioration, which severely shortens the …

One of the biggest problems of generating electricity by photovoltaic panels is that about
80% of the incoming solar energy is transformed into heat. The heat causes the rise of …

The present paper examines turbulent flow and heat transfer characteristics of a three-
dimensional laterally perforated finned heat sink (LPFHS) using response surface …