Advanced cooling techniques of P.V. modules: A state of art

Dwivedi, Pushpendu; Sudhakar, K.; Soni, Archana; Solomin, Evgeny; Kirpichnikova, Irina

doi:10.1016/j.csite.2020.100674

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“…Increased air temperature decreases electrical power output by affecting the output voltage of the PV panel. To mitigate the temperature effect, several active and passive cooling techniques are used worldwide [33]. The measured T amb , for the specified days after 10th day, 20th day, 1 month, and 3 months, is presented in Figure 4.…”

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The Influence of Cleaning Frequency of Photovoltaic Modules on Power Losses in the Desert Climate

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Dust accumulation on the photovoltaic (PV) surface decreases the solar radiation penetration to the PV cells and, eventually, the power production from the PV system. To prevent dust-based power losses, PV systems require frequent cleaning, the frequency of which depends on the geographical location, PV integration scheme, and scale of the PV power plant. This study aims to measure the drop-in radiation intensity, as well as power output, due to dust and to determine the optimal time interval for PV cleaning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) climate. In this research, a dusting study experiment was carried out at the Renewable Energy Laboratory, Falaj Hazza Campus, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE, for 3.5 months, from 22 April 2018 to 7 August 2018. To measure the pure radiation losses caused by the dust, four transparent glasses were used to mimic the top glass cover of the PV modules. The dusting induced power losses were measured for four selected PV cleaning frequencies (10 days, 20 days, 1 month, and 3 months). This study revealed that up to 13% of power losses occurred in PV panels that remained dusty for 3 months, compared to panels that were cleaned daily. PV cleaning after 15 days brought the losses down to 4%, which was found the most feasible time for PV cleaning in this study, considering a reasonable balance between the cleaning cost and energy wasted due to soiling.

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“…several active and passive cooling techniques are used worldwide [33]. The measured Tamb, for the specified days after 10th day, 20th day, 1 month, and 3 months, is presented in Figure 4.…”

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“…Expanding pilot facilities and producing microchannels as competently as conceivable is the biggest contest in microchannel development. Table 1 summarizes various studies on microchannels [67,68]. Active cooling techniques have been presented in table 2.…”

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Temperature on PV Module Performance and its Latest Mitigation Techniques: A Review

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Photovoltaic modules (PVM) output power is sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and the concentration of solar insolation during sustained disclosure. The 20% of solar insolation will be converted into useful electrical energy, while the rest will be dissipated in the form of heat, which in rotate will increase the operating heat of the PVM and it negatively affects the open circuit voltage (Voc), resulting in a decrease in the power alteration productivity and an irreversible rate of cell deprivation. Appropriate cooling techniques are therefore crucial to preserve the operating temperature of the module under standard test conditions (STC). There are two different methods for cooling PVMs, namely active and passive these methods are subdivided into different techniques which are discussed one by one in literature review; in this paper the techniques for cooling PVMs are comprehensively reviewed

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“…Solar plants are often built on agricultural lands and wastelands which is not a truly sustainable use of land resources. PV panels have a negative temperature coefficient, which means that the sunlight to energy conversion performance of the panels improves as the temperature drops [6]. Floating solar PV (FPV) is a novel application in which solar arrays are mounted over water bodies to take advantage of the negative thermal coefficient of the solar module [7].…”

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“…Waterbodies that are not used for recreation or tourism, such as wastewater treatment plants, fish ponds, hydroelectric reservoirs, industrial ponds, and lagoons, are ideal for FPV application [13]. In Japan, the most floating PVs have been installed over water reservoirs, with power generation ranging from 4 kW to 20 MW [6]. Several large-scale projects are also increasingly developed in the last few years.…”

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Hybrid Floating Solar Plant Designs: A Review

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The world’s demand for electricity will double by 2050. Despite its high potential as an eco-friendly technology for generating electricity, solar energy only covers a small percentage of the global demand. One of the challenges is associated with the sustainable use of land resources. Floating PV (FPV) plants on water bodies such as a dam, reservoir, canal, etc. are being increasingly developed worldwide as an alternative choice. In this background, the purpose of this research is to provide an outline of the hybrid floating solar system, which can be used to generate renewable energy. The hybrid technologies discussed include: FPV + hydro systems, FPV + pumped hydro, FPV + wave energy converter, FPV + solar tree, FPV + tracking, FPV + conventional power, FPV + hydrogen. The review also summarizes the key benefits and constraints of floating solar PV (FPV) in hybrid operation. Among the various hybrid FPV technologies, with solar input and hydro energy were among the most promising methods that could be potentially used for efficient power generation. The valuable concepts presented in this work provide a better understanding and may ignite sustainable hybrid floating installations for socio-economic growth with less environmental impact.

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Advanced cooling techniques of P.V. modules: A state of art

Cited by 258 publications

References 42 publications

The Influence of Cleaning Frequency of Photovoltaic Modules on Power Losses in the Desert Climate

The Influence of Cleaning Frequency of Photovoltaic Modules on Power Losses in the Desert Climate

Temperature on PV Module Performance and its Latest Mitigation Techniques: A Review

Hybrid Floating Solar Plant Designs: A Review

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