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<p>Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems with integrated cooling mechanisms have gained significant attention due to their ability to enhance both electrical and thermal performance. Excessive heat accumulation in photovoltaic (PV) panels reduces their efficiency, making efficient cooling strategies essential. In this study, a novel PV/T system utilizing a water storage cooling system with a clay pot was investigated. The cooling mechanism was integrated through a heat exchanger section, utilizing coconut husk and a heat exchanger pipe at the backside of the panel to improve heat dissipation. Two PV panel setups were tested: one as a reference panel and the other with the water storage cooling system. The results showed that the electrical efficiency of the reference PV panel reached 14.97%, while the PV/T system with water storage cooling achieved an improved efficiency of 17.61%. Additionally, the thermal efficiency of the PV/T system with water storage cooling was found to be 72.43%, significantly enhancing overall energy utilization. Furthermore, the energy payback time (EPBT) for the reference PV panel and the PV/T system with water storage cooling was determined to be 1.4&#xa0;years and 1.2&#xa0;years, respectively, demonstrating improved economic feasibility. The study concludes that the proposed PV/T system with a water storage cooling mechanism not only enhances electrical and thermal efficiency but also offers an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional PV systems without cooling.</p>

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Thermal regulation and performance investigation of a small-scale photovoltaic system: a traditional and economical approach using water storage cooling system

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年11月11日

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  • Vednath P. Kalbande,
  • Dhiraj Jena,
  • Sankalp Salunke,
  • Prajwal Raut,
  • Man Mohan,
  • Santosh Jaju,
  • Laukik P. Raut

摘要

Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems with integrated cooling mechanisms have gained significant attention due to their ability to enhance both electrical and thermal performance. Excessive heat accumulation in photovoltaic (PV) panels reduces their efficiency, making efficient cooling strategies essential. In this study, a novel PV/T system utilizing a water storage cooling system with a clay pot was investigated. The cooling mechanism was integrated through a heat exchanger section, utilizing coconut husk and a heat exchanger pipe at the backside of the panel to improve heat dissipation. Two PV panel setups were tested: one as a reference panel and the other with the water storage cooling system. The results showed that the electrical efficiency of the reference PV panel reached 14.97%, while the PV/T system with water storage cooling achieved an improved efficiency of 17.61%. Additionally, the thermal efficiency of the PV/T system with water storage cooling was found to be 72.43%, significantly enhancing overall energy utilization. Furthermore, the energy payback time (EPBT) for the reference PV panel and the PV/T system with water storage cooling was determined to be 1.4 years and 1.2 years, respectively, demonstrating improved economic feasibility. The study concludes that the proposed PV/T system with a water storage cooling mechanism not only enhances electrical and thermal efficiency but also offers an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional PV systems without cooling.