Adaptive cooling framework for Photovoltaic systems: A seasonal investigation under the terrestrial conditions of Sharjah, UAE

Mena Maurice Farag, Abdul Kadir Hamid, Mousa Hussein

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Abstract

The increment of PV operating temperature has a significant impact on the overall efficiency, longevity, and degradation of PV systems. In this notion, researchers have sought to investigate different cooling methodologies to minimize the impact of abrupt operating temperatures. However, most investigations discuss the impact of the working base fluid in small periods without proposing methods for temperature regulation based on defined thresholds. In this study, an adaptive cooling framework is proposed through thermal and electrical modeling to examine the cooling effect on a 2.88 kW grid-connected PV system installed in Sharjah, UAE. An operating temperature threshold of 55°C is considered based on the annual average operating temperature, to facilitate adaptive cooling. The framework is modeled based on heat transfer thermodynamic laws and implemented on MATLAB using experimentally driven measurements collected from the above-mentioned system for December, March, June, and September. As a result, the proposed framework has presented notable merits in terms of electrical and thermal characteristics across the four different seasons. The highest heat extraction was observed in September, where a reduction of 25.36% was observed in PV operating temperature, showing the effectiveness of temperature regulation in harsh weather conditions. As a result, the electrical characteristics have improved significantly leading to an 8.79%, 6.39%, and 6.58% enhancement in maximum power output, maximum voltage, and electrical efficiency, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRenewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application-ICREGA 2024
EditorsAla A. Hussein
PublisherAssociation of American Publishers
Pages73-81
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781644903209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event7th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2024 - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Duration: Apr 21 2024Apr 24 2024

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Proceedings
Volume43
ISSN (Print)2474-3941
ISSN (Electronic)2474-395X

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2024
Country/TerritorySaudi Arabia
CityAl Khobar
Period4/21/244/24/24

Keywords

  • Adaptive Cooling
  • Photovoltaic Systems
  • Photovoltaic-Thermal Applications
  • Solar Energy
  • Temperature Regulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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