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Comparative simulation analyses on dynamic performances of photovoltaic-thermal solar collectors with different configurations

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In this paper, the authors present a brief review on the latest researches and applications of the hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar system consisting of conventional PV module and attached heat transfer pipe with internal working fluid flowing to extract heat energy from PV module.
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This article is published in Energy Conversion and Management.The article was published on 2014-11-01. It has received 77 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector & Photovoltaic system.

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Numerical investigation on using of nanofluid in a water-cooled photovoltaic thermal system

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of the nanoparticle volumetric concentration and inlet fluid velocity on the efficiency and heat transfer enhancement of a water-cooled photovoltaic thermal collector were simulated.
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Effects of various parameters on PV-module power and efficiency

TL;DR: In this article, a heat exchanger was used on the back surface of the PV module to cool cell temperature, and various operating parameters such as irradiation intensity, cooling fluid mass flow rate, humidity, and dust have been varied to observe their effects on PV module performance.
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Global advancement of cooling technologies for PV systems: A review

TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive compilation and review of the latest literature regarding research works rendered to achieve improved efficiency through appropriate cooling systems is presented, which aims to enhance the efficiency of the solar PV systems and to ensure a longer life at the same time.
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Experimental and numerical study of metal-oxides/water nanofluids as coolant in photovoltaic thermal systems (PVT)

TL;DR: In this paper, the use of metal-oxides/water nanofluids as coolants in photovoltaic thermal units (PVT) is investigated experimentally and numerically.
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Applications of nanotechnology to improve the performance of solar collectors – Recent advances and overview

TL;DR: In this article, the role of the nanofluid in the solar collector field can play a crucial role in increasing the efficiency of these devises, and further researches are required to study the effect of nanotechnology to enhance the solar collectors industry over the next several coming years.
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On the temperature dependence of photovoltaic module electrical performance: a review of efficiency/ power correlations

TL;DR: In this article, a brief discussion is presented regarding the operating temperature of one-sun commercial grade silicon-based solar cells/modules and its effect upon the electrical performance of photovoltaic installations.
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Long‐wave radiation from clear skies

TL;DR: In this paper, a new series of measurements over wider ranges of temperature and humidity confirms this, with the same value for the correlation between R and σ T4, the regression equation being: R = −17·195 σT4 (milliwatt cm−, T °K).
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A Review on Photovoltaic/Thermal Hybrid Solar Technology

TL;DR: A review of the trend of development of photovoltaic/thermal technology, in particular the advancements in recent years and the future work required can be found in this article.
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Temperature Dependent Photovoltaic (PV) Efficiency and Its Effect on PV Production in the World – A Review☆

TL;DR: In this paper, a brief discussion is presented regarding the operating temperature of one-sun commercial grade silicon-based solar cells/modules and its effect upon the electrical performance of photovoltaic installations.
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