Increasing photovoltaic panel power through water cooling technique

Matias, Calebe A.; Santos, Licinio Moraes; Alves, Aylton J.; Calixto, Wesley P.

doi:10.22149/teee.v2i1.90

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“…The power conversion efficiency of solar systems is defined as the ratio of the output power by the total module incident power [29]. Thus, the Efficiency Conversion (η) is given by (4) where A represent the PV cell module area and G the module incident solar radiation.…”

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MPPT Algorithm Based on PV Cell Temperature, Using Open Circuit Voltage Measurement, Combined With PV Cell Cooling

Rocha¹,

Brighenti²,

Passos³

et al. 2018

Eletrônica de Potência

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As an increase of Photovoltaic (PV) cell temperature originates a negative effect, the application of a PV cell cooling system allows a performance improvement. Therefore, the present work aims to investigate the performance of a PV module transformed into a Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) module, producing electrical and thermal energy simultaneously, while concurrently establishing a cooling system for the PV cells. The PV conversion efficiency is affected by modifications of the operation conditions particularly the ones concerning PV cell temperature and radiation due to the displacement of the system Maximum Power Point (MPP). In the present work the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is performed using an algorithm based exclusively on PV cell temperature information with the particularity that the temperature measurements are perform without the use of any temperature sensors. The studied system performance is compared to a conventional PV using the same MPPT algorithm. The results show that the cooling system associated to the MPPT temperature based algorithm provides a bigger energy output leading to higher economic savings. In addition, it can help simplifying the MPPT algorithm by allowing the use of slower dynamic.

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MPPT Algorithm Based on PV Cell Temperature, Using Open Circuit Voltage Measurement, Combined With PV Cell Cooling

Rocha¹,

Brighenti²,

Passos³

et al. 2018

Eletrônica de Potência

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“…Thermal solar power systems have gotten a lot of attention in the last few decades. Many researchers have developed power sources, such as specific residences water and region heating [7] [8].…”

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The Impact of Utilization The Solar-Panels With a Cooling-Water System as a Source of Micro-Power Generation

2022

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The optimal approach to enhance solar panel efficiency and decrease the degradation rate is to lower the temperature range of the surface area. It will be applied by allowing the panels/modules to be cooled and lessening the heat stored in the solar cells through an operation. In the research using experimental methods, the solar panels used have a capacity of 100 WP as a source of micro-power generation, the angle of inclination of the panels is adjusted with variations of 150, 200, and 250. The cooling system uses water, the process of draining water using a submersible pump mounted on a reservoir Water flows to all surfaces of the solar panel and circulates continuously when operating. The experimental outcomes show that the cooling process utilizing water has reduced the temperature operating of the solar panels. The decrease in average temperature occurred in all variations of 23%. The cooling process significantly affects the output power and operational efficiency; circulating cooling can increase the scale of incidents solar radiation on the solar panel due to the refractive effect of the water layer and keep the surface of the solar panel clean from dirt and dust. Output power and operational efficiency have increased in almost all variations in the angle of the solar panel tilt (150, 200, and 250), output power has increased by an average of 22%, and efficiency has increased by on average of 2%

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“…Some of them are air based cooling (air channel, air gap), liquid based cooling (water flow, jet impingement, liquid immersion, submerging), phase change materials based (conductive) cooling. Matias et al, studied water cooling of PV panel with different coolant flow rate and compared the results [15]. They obtained efficiencies ranging from 5.30 % to 22.69% depending on the flow rate.…”

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Water cooled PV panel efficiency in Osmaniye environment

Erol

Uçman

Kesilmiş

2021

International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal

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In this study, the electrical and thermal efficiency of the natural convection water-cooled photovoltaic panel (PV) is compared with the standard PV module. PV modules are made up of polycrystalline solar cells. As it is known that, an increase in PV panel temperature results in a decrease in electrical efficiency. The aim of this study is to increase PV panel electrical efficiency. PV panel characteristic values such as air/PV panel temperature, solar radiation, voltage, current, and power are recorded for both panels to the computer simultaneously. The thermal and electrical energy performance of PV panels are analyzed comparatively. The results are presented in detail. The water circulation structure is mounted under the PV module by using a glue that has good heat conductivity. The structure contains an S-shaped pipe and a plate made of copper. The plate is used for better heat absorption from the PV panel which is mounted downside of the panel with glue. The efficiency of the PV module with having a proposed cooling system and normal PV module is analyzed. For the overall efficiency, it is observed that the water-cooled PV system is better than the standard PV module by % 6.2.

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Increasing photovoltaic panel power through water cooling technique

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MPPT Algorithm Based on PV Cell Temperature, Using Open Circuit Voltage Measurement, Combined With PV Cell Cooling

MPPT Algorithm Based on PV Cell Temperature, Using Open Circuit Voltage Measurement, Combined With PV Cell Cooling

The Impact of Utilization The Solar-Panels With a Cooling-Water System as a Source of Micro-Power Generation

Water cooled PV panel efficiency in Osmaniye environment

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