Enhancement of photovoltaic module performance using passive …
Sep 1, 2023 · PCM-equipped fins can increase the efficiency of PV systems by reducing the temperature of PV cells, thus enabling them to produce more power. By using fins together with PCM, the authors found that thermal losses to the environment can be minimized, thereby increasing efficiency.
Rectangular aluminum fins for PV module cooling
Nov 17, 2020 · The new technique is described in the paper Thermal management of solar PV module by using hollow rectangular aluminum fins, published in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy.
Evaluating the impacts of fin structures and fin counts on …
Nov 15, 2023 · Metal fins play an essential role in improving the thermal performance of PV-PCM systems. Therefore, this study evaluates the impacts of new fractal fins and conventional straight fins on the PV-PCM system when inserted into different cavities, and also compares various fin counts and PCM thicknesses.
Assessment of floating photovoltaic productivity with fins-assisted ...
Nov 1, 2022 · The research focuses on various configurations of modified FPV, including a partially submerged floating (PSPV-AF) system with attached fins (AF) that was compared to a partially submerged floating system without fins (PSPV) and a bare conventional floating system (FPV-R), for which a comprehensive performance analysis and optimization were cond...
A novel passive cooling for photovoltaic module temperature …
The novel passive cooling method showed that the PV system temperature significantly dropped from 64.3 °C without cooling to 44.14 °C with cooling using truncated fins, with a temperature difference of approximately 20.16 °C in comparison to the bare PV module.
An Experimental Study on Simultaneous Use of Metal Fins and …
Dec 18, 2022 · Irradiation intensity is one the most important parameters in photovoltaic (PV) technology, and so integration of mirrors with a PV module can improve its performance. Mounting mirrors increases the radiation intensity but, at the same time, raises the surface temperature, which in turn reduces the electrical efficiency.
Assessment of floating photovoltaic productivity with fins-assisted ...
Nov 1, 2022 · The research focuses on various configurations of modified FPV, including a partially submerged floating (PSPVAF) system with attached fins (AF) that was compared to a partially submerged...
Improving Performance of a Photovoltaic Panel by Pin Fins: A …
Oct 21, 2019 · In the present study, it was shown that installing pin fins to the backside of a PV panel can reduce its surface temperature and increase the power generation. An analytical model is presented for calculation of this reduction in temperature and increment in power generation.
Experimental and Numerical Study on the Cooling Performance of Fins …
Dec 23, 2019 · The cooling effects of iron and aluminum meshes were analyzed through a laboratory-scale experiment involving an indoor solar simulator. The heat distribution in a PV cell with fins and mesh were modeled using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Maximizing thermal management of photovoltaic-thermal systems …
Dec 1, 2024 · Optimized porous fins reduce peak PV temperature by up to 5 °C at 1000 W/m 2 irradiation. Enhanced thermal regulation boosts PVT efficiencies 3.1 % (electrical) and 15 % (thermal). Effective thermal management is crucial to enhance the performance and longevity of photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems.