An Overview of PVT Modules on the European Market and the Barriers and Opportunities for the Dutch Market

Keizer, Corry de; Bottse, Jeffrey; Jong, Michiel de; Folkerts, W.

doi:10.18086/eurosun2018.02.09

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“…These reports presented in the SHC programme shaped the future of PV/T technology. Moreover, another report published by Keizer et al [17] presented technological, social, economic, and political barriers and opportunities for the Dutch market.…”

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A Survey on Applications of Hybrid PV/T Panels

Abdin

Rachid

2021

Energies

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Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) collectors have gained a lot of attention in recent years due to their substantial advantages as compared to ST or PV systems alone and even to other non-solar technologies. However, PV/Ts are still not as popular in industry or construction and they are not even known to major players implementing solar energy installations. In this article, a general presentation of PV/Ts and a review of their applications are given. First, different heat extraction media (e.g., air, water, bi-fluid, etc.) and hybrid design configurations of hybrid PV/T collectors are addressed. Next, the main applications of PV/T collectors are discussed in order to highlight their feasibility and usefulness and to raise awareness for adoption in the industry and buildings sector. Applications include desalination, air-conditioning, drying, trigeneration, etc. This paper should be considered as a reference form of PV/Ts to extract key points for future research and development as well as for other applications.

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A Survey on Applications of Hybrid PV/T Panels

Abdin

Rachid

2021

Energies

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“…The market for PVT systems rises slowly, but, so far, this technology can still be called niche. Keizer et al [13] argues that the main barrier to the development of PVT systems is still its low cost-effectiveness and high initial investment costs. Probably due to low popularity, a module for simulating the operation of PVT systems has not been developed, so far, in the DesignBuilder software.…”

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Energy and Environmental Performance of Solar Thermal Collectors and PV Panel System in Renovated Historical Building

2021

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The major intent of this article was to determine the amount of energy received by two active systems used to convert solar radiation and to estimate their impact on reducing the emission of pollutants. Thermal solar collectors with an area of 51.36 m2 and photovoltaic panels with an area of 50.4 m2 were subject to comparative analysis. It was assumed that either of the two systems could be installed on the roof of an old tenement house located in Poznan (Poland), which is planned for renovation. Computer simulations made with DesignBuilder software were used as a research tool. Two main conclusions can be drawn from the analysis of the year-long operation of both systems in the conditions of a typical meteorological year. Thermal solar collectors can produce 469 kWh of heat from 1 m2 of the device annually, while PV panels can generate 136 kWh of electricity per year from 1 m2 of active area. However, it turned out that the use of photovoltaic systems can contribute to a higher reduction in pollutants emitted to the atmosphere as a result of the alternative combustion of fossil fuels. Additionally, the optimal angle of inclination of devices for solar radiation conversion located near Poznan was determined.

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“…Looking at the component, despite the above‐mentioned advantages, although a certain number of commercial products have been proposed, the uptake of PVT systems has so‐far been extremely modest [9], being a shortcoming in supporting SAHP technologies. Generally speaking, the most investigated technologies are based on ‘covered’ water‐based PVT systems: As for the system layout, covered collectors, compared with uncovered collectors, reduces the heat transfer losses towards the environment and they characterised by lower cells degradation, due to direct exposure to the moist ambient. As for the use of water, it has some well‐known advantages compared with air in the heat transfer discussion, [10]) and it may allow an easier coupling of water‐based PVT with heat pumps [11] (i.e.…”

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“…Looking at the component, despite the above-mentioned advantages, although a certain number of commercial products have been proposed, the uptake of PVT systems has so-far been extremely modest [9], being a shortcoming in supporting SAHP technologies. Generally speaking, the most investigated technologies are based on 'covered' water-based PVT systems:…”

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Energy assessment and monitoring of a novel photovoltaic‐thermal collector designed for solar‐assisted heat pump systems

Leonforte

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Aste

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IET Renewable Power Generation

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Hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors have been widely investigated in recent decades since they ensure higher performances and compactness with respect to the two sub-components. In this study, a novel covered PVT water collector, specifically designed to be coupled with heat pumps, is presented. The PV-cells are directly laminated on the aluminium roll-bond absorber without the usual front glass layer, while a glass cover is added after the lamination, creating an air gap with the PV-absorber laminate. The novel collector has electrical features similar to those of uncovered PVTs, in which the front glass layer is laminated in contact with PV-cells and even better performances than a traditional covered collector, which has a second glass cover on top. The electric performances of the PVT, operated in stand-alone mode and solar-assisted mode, were monitored and compared with a traditional PV module, obtaining interesting results in both conditions. In particular, the novel PVT showed comparable and even better electric performances than the traditional PV when combined with the heat pump, thanks to PV-cells active cooling. The work proves that the proposed manufacturing technique could lead to a new generation of hybrid collectors, which may achieve competitive performances when integrated with heat pumps.

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An Overview of PVT Modules on the European Market and the Barriers and Opportunities for the Dutch Market

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A Survey on Applications of Hybrid PV/T Panels

A Survey on Applications of Hybrid PV/T Panels

Energy and Environmental Performance of Solar Thermal Collectors and PV Panel System in Renovated Historical Building

Energy assessment and monitoring of a novel photovoltaic‐thermal collector designed for solar‐assisted heat pump systems

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