Abstract
A set of solar photovoltaic and thermal combined (PV/T) system is installed and tested in the present study. The PV/T system is designed and constructed by integrating coiled-channel flat-plate collectors with polycrystalline silicon PV modules. The linear Fresnel lens acts as the concentrator. Three systems, i.e. the non-cooling PV system, the non-concentrating PV/T system and the concentrating PV/T system, are tested and analyzed. Experimental results show that a high thermal and electrical combined efficiency, over 65%, is achieved by the PV/T system. Water in the flat plate can significantly decrease the PV module temperature and improve the electricity-conversion efficiency. Comparing with the non-concentrating PV/T system, the concentrating PV/T system can increase the total utilization of solar energy.
| Original language | English |
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| State | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 26th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2013 - Guilin, China Duration: 16 Jul 2013 → 19 Jul 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 26th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Guilin |
| Period | 16/07/13 → 19/07/13 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Concentration
- Linear fresnel lens
- Photovoltaic/thermal system
- Solar energy
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