Enhancing the performance of photovoltaic panels by water cooling
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In this paper, a mathematical model has been used to determine when to start cooling of the PV panels as the temperature of the panels reaches the maximum allowable temperature (MAT), which is a compromise temperature between the output energy from the solar panels and the energy needed for cooling.About:
This article is published in Ain Shams Engineering Journal.The article was published on 2013-12-01 and is currently open access. It has received 374 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Water cooling & Photovoltaic system.read more
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Water spray cooling technique applied on a photovoltaic panel: The performance response
TL;DR: In this article, an alternative cooling technique for photovoltaic (PV) panels that includes a water spray application over panel surfaces is presented, where both sides of the PV panel were cooled simultaneously, to investigate the total water spray cooling effect on the PV panels performance in circumstances of peak solar irradiation levels.
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A review of solar photovoltaic systems cooling technologies
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of various methods that can be used to minimize the negative impacts of the increased temperature while making an attempt to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels operating beyond the recommended temperature of the Standard Test Conditions (STC).
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A Comprehensive Photonic Approach for Solar Cell Cooling
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a photonic approach by simultaneously performing radiative cooling while also selectively utilizing sunlight and showed that applying this photonic cooler to a solar panel can lower the cell temperature by over 5.7 °C.
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An integrated review of factors influencing the perfomance of photovoltaic panels
TL;DR: In this paper, the integration of the diverse factors that affect the performance of photovoltaic panels and how those factors affect performance of the system was introduced. But, the authors did not consider the impact of the different factors on the performance.
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Global advancement of cooling technologies for PV systems: A review
Md. Hasanuzzaman,A. B. M. Abdul Malek,Md. Monirul Islam,A.K. Pandey,Nasrudin Abd Rahim,Nasrudin Abd Rahim +5 more
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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