Operation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under high temperatures and high humidity represents one of the major challenges to guarantee higher system’s performance and reliability. The PV conversion efficiency degrades considerably at higher temperatures, while dust accumulation on PV module together with atmospheric water vapor condensation may cause a thick layer of mud that is difficult to be removed. Therefore, thermal management in hot climates is crucial for reliable application of PV systems to prevent the efficiency to drop due to temperature rise. This research focuses on the utilization of phase-change materials (PCM) for passive thermal management of solar systems. The main focus is to explore the effect of utilization of PCM-based cooling elements on the thermal behavior of solar PV modules. This paper presents the mathematical modeling and validation of PV modules. Both simulation and experimental data showed that the significant increase in PV peak temperature in summer affects the module’s efficiency, and consequently produced power, by 3% compared to standard testing condition (STC) as an average over the entire day, while it goes up to 8% and 10% during peak noon hours in winter and summer, respectively.
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December 2017
Research-Article
Passive Thermal Management of Photovoltaic Modules—Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Photovoltaic Modules
Abdelhakim Hassabou,
Abdelhakim Hassabou
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
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Ahmed Abotaleb,
Ahmed Abotaleb
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
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Amir Abdallah
Amir Abdallah
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
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Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
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Doha, Qatar
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Abdelhakim Hassabou
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Ahmed Abotaleb
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Amir Abdallah
Qatar Environment and Energy
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Research Institute (QEERI),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU),
Qatar Foundation,
P.O. Box 34110,
Doha, Qatar
Contributed by the Solar Energy Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING. Manuscript received April 24, 2017; final manuscript received July 24, 2017; published online September 28, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Gerardo Diaz.
J. Sol. Energy Eng. Dec 2017, 139(6): 061010 (9 pages)
Published Online: September 28, 2017
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Received:
April 24, 2017
Revised:
July 24, 2017
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Hassabou, A., Abotaleb, A., and Abdallah, A. (September 28, 2017). "Passive Thermal Management of Photovoltaic Modules—Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Photovoltaic Modules." ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2017; 139(6): 061010. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037384
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