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Cooling methodologies of photovoltaic module for enhancing electrical efficiency: A review.

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Title: Cooling methodologies of photovoltaic module for enhancing electrical efficiency: A review.
Authors: Shukla, A.1 amritanshu.shukla@gmail.com, Kant, Karunesh1 k1091kant@gmail.com, Sharma, Atul1, Biwole, Pascal Henry2,3
Source: Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells. Feb2017, Vol. 160, p275-286. 12p.
Subject Terms: *Solar cells, *Photovoltaic cells, *Solar radiation, *Electricity, Cooling, Phase change materials
Abstract: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) cells can absorb up to 80% of the incident solar radiation obtained from the solar band, however, only a small amount of this absorbed incident energy is transformed into electricity depending on the conversion efficiency of the PV cells and part of remainder energy increases the temperature of PV cell. High solar radiation and ambient temperature lead to an elevated photovoltaic cell operating temperature, which affects its lifespan and power output adversely. Number of techniques have been attempted to maintain the temperature of photovoltaic cells close to their nominal operating value. In the present review various cooling techniques such as natural and forced air cooling, hydraulic cooling, heat pipe cooling, cooling with phase change materials and thermoelectric cooling of PV panels are discussed at length. It is important to note that, though cooling techniques are highly needed to regulate the PV module temperature, especially for mega installations, these should be economically viable too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Solar Photovoltaic (PV) cells can absorb up to 80% of the incident solar radiation obtained from the solar band, however, only a small amount of this absorbed incident energy is transformed into electricity depending on the conversion efficiency of the PV cells and part of remainder energy increases the temperature of PV cell. High solar radiation and ambient temperature lead to an elevated photovoltaic cell operating temperature, which affects its lifespan and power output adversely. Number of techniques have been attempted to maintain the temperature of photovoltaic cells close to their nominal operating value. In the present review various cooling techniques such as natural and forced air cooling, hydraulic cooling, heat pipe cooling, cooling with phase change materials and thermoelectric cooling of PV panels are discussed at length. It is important to note that, though cooling techniques are highly needed to regulate the PV module temperature, especially for mega installations, these should be economically viable too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09270248
DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2016.10.047