A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems
Converting sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) technology is an effective solution to address the challenges of energy shortage and environmental protection. Bifacial (bPV) is a new type of solar cell that has advantages over monofacial (mPV) generation in that it can receive energy...
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| description | Converting sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) technology is an effective solution to address the challenges of energy shortage and environmental protection. Bifacial (bPV) is a new type of solar cell that has advantages over monofacial (mPV) generation in that it can receive energy from both sides and produce more electrical energy, which has given rise to hope for PV. Thermal analysis, optical and electrical analyses are essential for bPV modeling. As temperature increases, the performance of a solar module decreases. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a 550 W bPV panel in Tehran, Iran through optical, thermal, and electrical evaluations. In addition to the produced power and bifacial gain for the electrical measurement of the panel and comparing it with the mPV, thermal resistance has also been studied to investigate the importance of conductive, convective, and radiant heat transfer. It was discovered that the bPV produces 13.90 % more energy per year than the mPV. In terms of heat transfer, radiative thermal resistance contributes 63.08 % while conductive thermal resistance contributes only 0.57 %. This exhibits that the solar panel can be viewed as an integrated layer to simplify modeling. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-41287db7deb64e38931e81a858f439d42025-08-20T02:48:58ZengElsevierEnergy Conversion and Management: X2590-17452024-10-012410081710.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100817A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systemsMohammad Hassan Shahverdian0Hoseyn Sayyaadi1Ali Sohani2Faculty of Mechanical Engineering-Energy Division, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, P.O. Box: 19395-1999, No. 15-19, Pardis St., Mollasadra Ave., Vanak Sq., Tehran 1999 143344, IranFaculty of Mechanical Engineering-Energy Division, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, P.O. Box: 19395-1999, No. 15-19, Pardis St., Mollasadra Ave., Vanak Sq., Tehran 1999 143344, Iran; Corresponding author.Department of Enterprise Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyConverting sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) technology is an effective solution to address the challenges of energy shortage and environmental protection. Bifacial (bPV) is a new type of solar cell that has advantages over monofacial (mPV) generation in that it can receive energy from both sides and produce more electrical energy, which has given rise to hope for PV. Thermal analysis, optical and electrical analyses are essential for bPV modeling. As temperature increases, the performance of a solar module decreases. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a 550 W bPV panel in Tehran, Iran through optical, thermal, and electrical evaluations. In addition to the produced power and bifacial gain for the electrical measurement of the panel and comparing it with the mPV, thermal resistance has also been studied to investigate the importance of conductive, convective, and radiant heat transfer. It was discovered that the bPV produces 13.90 % more energy per year than the mPV. In terms of heat transfer, radiative thermal resistance contributes 63.08 % while conductive thermal resistance contributes only 0.57 %. This exhibits that the solar panel can be viewed as an integrated layer to simplify modeling.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174524002952Bifacial PVThermal resistanceTemperature managementBifacial gainOptical thermo-electrical modelTransient approach |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Hassan Shahverdian Hoseyn Sayyaadi Ali Sohani A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems Energy Conversion and Management: X Bifacial PV Thermal resistance Temperature management Bifacial gain Optical thermo-electrical model Transient approach |
| title | A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems |
| title_full | A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems |
| title_fullStr | A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems |
| title_short | A detailed optical thermo-electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial PV systems |
| title_sort | detailed optical thermo electrical model for better thermal analysis of bifacial pv systems |
| topic | Bifacial PV Thermal resistance Temperature management Bifacial gain Optical thermo-electrical model Transient approach |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174524002952 |
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