Hybrid solar system (photovoltaic/thermal) utilization for household applications

Abstract

The aim of this study is to introduce the possibilities of using a hybrid photovoltaic/thermal solar system, tailored to a city located in southern Iraq -latitude 30.5 ̊ N and longitude 47.8 ̊ E. The reason is: to treat the electricity shortage problem by covering a certain share of the household needs. The study separates the system into two (solar thermal and solar photoelectric) systems, and while using it as a hybrid PV/T system, aims to find out the efficiency and production of both cases by using a water cooling technique. Where installed, the separate systems will cover 100% of hot water, and 39.5% electricity needs, while the hybrid system covers about 63.01% of hot water and about 44.34% electricity needs for the household.