Performance of solar cells using thermoelectric module in hot sites

Benghanem, M.; Almashraqi, Ahmed A.; Daffallah, K.O.

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2015.12.011

Cited by 102 publications

(43 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…This value is about 10% of average solar irradiation (1800-2200 kW/m 2 ) received by the country. It also suggests that the average PV module efficiency is about 10% in the hot climate of Saudi Arabia as investigated by Benghanem et al [33].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 79%

Rooftop PV Potential in the Residential Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a fast growing building sector driven by factors like burgeoning population, economic and infrastructure development and modernization. Buildings, owing to their energy intensive operation, are imposing significant energy, environmental and economic burdens for the country. To overcome these challenges and improve the sustainability levels in the building and energy sectors, it has been decided to develop 9500 MWs of renewable energy projects by 2023. Given the annual solar radiation level of over 2200 kWh/m 2 , solar energy is expected to play the predominant role in achieving this target. Traditionally, KSA's emphasis has been to pursue large-scale energy projects. Globally, however, small scale and building related projects have significantly contributed to the rapid growth of solar energy. Application of solar technologies in buildings is one of the important areas that has been ignored in the country. This paper explores the potential for rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) in KSA's residential sector. Taking into account appropriate PV design considerations and local building construction and cultural practices, it calculates the power generation potential for 13 major cities. It is found that a total of 51 TWh of electricity can be annually generated from these cities, accounting for 30% of the total domestic demand. Findings of a case study on application of the PV system on 248,452 m 2 of rooftop area of the residential buildings in the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals undertaken with the help of ArcGIS 10.2 and PVsyst modeling have also been provided.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 79%

Rooftop PV Potential in the Residential Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Ini kerana suhu pada udara persekitaran dan sinaran suria yang tinggi dapat 48 menjejaskan kuasa output sistem PV. Jika suhu pada panel meningkat, keberkesanan kuasa output panel suria akan menurun (Benghanem et al 2016). Dengan ini, penyejukan panel PV diperlukan bagi meningkatkan keberkesanan panel tersebut.…”

Section: Pengenalanunclassified

Energy Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal-Thermoelectric (PVT-TE) Air Collector System

Nazri¹,

Fudholi²,

Mustapha³

2018

JKUKM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this study, a new theoretical approach (new mathematical model) encompasses the heat transfer and energy balance is proposed to determine the performance of the photovoltaic thermal (PVT)-thermoelectric (TE) air collector (PVT-TE) hybrid system. The hybrid system consists of PV panel and TE modules that can improve the energy efficiency of the system. Theoretical and experimental studies were studied using energy analysis to predict the output temperature (T o ) and PV temperature (T p ).To evaluate system performance, a theoretical model is developed using the energy balance analysis of this hybrid system. The matrix inverse method is used to complete the theoretical model. Effect of mass flow rate and radiation intensity is also being investigated. Experimental studies were carried out at the air flow rate of 0.02 kg/s, 0.04 kg/s and 0.07 kg/s, and radiation intensities are in the range of 342-922 W/m 2 . The results of the experimental and theoretical studies show that the percentage of errors between the theory and the experimental value of T o and T p are 1.14% and 1.75% respectively. ABSTRAK Dalam kajian ini, suatu pendekatan teori baharu (model matematik baru) merangkumi pemindahan dan keseimbangan tenaga dicadangkan untuk menentukan prestasi sistem hibrid pengumpul udara fotovoltan (PV)-termoelektrik (TE) (PVT-TE). Sistem hibrid terdiri daripada panel PV dan modul TE yang boleh meningkatkan kecekapan penukaran tenaga sistem. Kajian teori dan eksperimen dikaji menggunakan analisis tenaga untuk meramal suhu keluaran (T o ) dan suhu PV (T p ). Untuk menilaiprestasi sistem, satu model teori dibangunkan dengan menggunakan analisis keseimbangan tenaga bagi sistem hibrid ini. Kaedah songsangan matriks digunakan untuk menyelesaikan model teori tersebut. Kesan terhadap kadar aliran udara dan keamatan sinaran juga disiasat. Kajian eksperimen juga dilakukan pada kadar aliran udara 0.02 kg/s, 0.04 kg/s dan 0.07 kg/s, dan keamatan sinaran dalam julat 342-922 W/m 2 . Keputusan kajian eksperimen dan teori menunjukkan bahawa peratusan ralat antara model pengiraan teori dan nilai eksperimen untuk T o dan T p masing-masing adalah 1.14% dan 1.75%.

show abstract

“…Similar to TEC, TEG is a compact device with a noiseless simple design that has no moving organs [11]; it has been used generally in the industry as waste heat remedy [9], in vehicles [5][6][7][8][9][10], buildings (houses, restaurants, etc. ), and concentrated photovoltaic systems [12][13][14]. The electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric generators is governed by Equation (2) as follows [8]:…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modeling and Experimentation of New Thermoelectric Cooler–Thermoelectric Generator Module

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:In this work, a modeling and experimental study of a new thermoelectric cooler-thermoelectric generator (TEC-TEG) module is investigated. The studied module is composed of TEC, TEG and total system heatsink, all connected thermally in series. An input voltage (1-5 V) passes through the TEC where the electrons by means of Peltier effect entrain the heat from the upper side of the module to the lower one creating temperature difference; TEG plays the role of a partial heatsink for the TEC by transferring this waste heat to the total system heatsink and converting an amount of this heat into electricity by a phenomenon called Seebeck effect, of the thermoelectric modules. The performance of the TEG as partial heatsink of TEC at different input voltages is demonstrated theoretically using the modeling software COMSOL Multiphysics. Moreover, the experiment validates the simulation result which smooths the path for a new manufacturing thermoelectric cascade model for the cooling and the immediate electric power generation.

show abstract

Performance of solar cells using thermoelectric module in hot sites

Cited by 102 publications

References 13 publications

Rooftop PV Potential in the Residential Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Rooftop PV Potential in the Residential Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Energy Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal-Thermoelectric (PVT-TE) Air Collector System

Modeling and Experimentation of New Thermoelectric Cooler–Thermoelectric Generator Module

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About