Experimental investigation on the thermal and exergy efficiency for a 2.88 kW grid connected photovoltaic/thermal system

Mena Maurice Farag, Tareq Salameh, Abdul Kadir Hamid, Mousa Hussein

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Abstract

Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) systems have been introduced recently for waste heat extraction, to improve electricity generation from photovoltaic (PV) systems and simultaneously utilize it for potential hot water for domestic or industrial use. This study investigated a 2.88 kW grid-connected PV/T system in the terrestrial weather conditions of Sharjah, UAE. The study was experimentally investigated during December when water as a working base fluid was evaluated for waste heat recovery. The electrical, thermal, and exergy efficiencies were examined for the given system, under five different hourly intervals across the experimental period. The results have shown a notable effect of the PV/T cooling method on the terrestrial weather conditions of the UAE. A peak total efficiency of 60% was observed, showing the effectiveness in improved thermal performance because of the active cooling procedure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRenewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application-ICREGA 2024
EditorsAla A. Hussein
PublisherAssociation of American Publishers
Pages290-298
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

  • Electrical Efficiency
  • Exergy Efficiency
  • Photovoltaic-Thermal
  • Thermal Efficiency

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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