Modeling of a hybrid thermal photovoltaic (PVT) collector based on thin film organic solar cells

Advances in organic photovoltaic cells: a comprehensive review of materials, technologies, and performance

“…88 When light is absorbed, it creates a flow of electrons from one electrode to the other, producing a current. 89–91…”

“…88 When light is absorbed, it creates a ow of electrons from one electrode to the other, producing a current. [89][90][91] OPVs currently have lower efficiency levels, typically around 5-10%, compared to 15-20% for silicon-based cells. [92][93][94][95] Despite this, research in the eld is ongoing and scientists are working to improve the efficiency of polymer-based solar cells through various methods such as incorporating new materials and optimizing the cell structure.…”

N Assessing the Effectiveness of Hybrid Solar Collectors Scheme Iniraq's Environment

“…In conclusion, the research revealed that thermal efficiency dropped to 40% out of 70% upon the increase in wind speed. Based on a 3-dimensional prototype applied to a polymer (3-hexylthiophene), the authors in [13] introduced an analytical module for a hybrid solar collector utilizing Matlab software and Comsol v. 5.4. In comparison between polymer-based PV/T prototype monocrystalline-silicon-based PV/T collector units it is found that the first module has 6.57% lower and 85.77% higher for electrical efficiency and thermal efficiency, respectively. In this context, for PV/T systems, a development was introduced based on physical quasi-Steady thermal and transient thermal.…”