Study the Impact of Active Cooling Systems on Solar Cell Efficiency

The performance development of photovoltaic systems has become crucial with the increasing demand for renewable energy sources. Cooling systems play a crucial role in maintaining solar cell temperatures within optimal ranges, thereby improving their overall efficiency. This study presents an experi...

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Main Authors: Afaq Jasim Mahmood, Muhammed J. Kadhim, Raheleh Nowzari, Faeza Saleh Dlhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: middle technical university 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Techniques
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Online Access:https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/2589
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Summary:The performance development of photovoltaic systems has become crucial with the increasing demand for renewable energy sources. Cooling systems play a crucial role in maintaining solar cell temperatures within optimal ranges, thereby improving their overall efficiency. This study presents an experimental investigation into the effectiveness of fan-based cooling systems aimed at enhancing the efficiency of solar cells. In this experiment, a cooling system was tested under limited environmental conditions to assess its impact on solar cell performance. It was concluded from the results that reducing the temperature using the air-cooling system did not significantly impact the efficiency of the solar cell when the temperature was below 50 degrees Celsius; however, the proposed cooling system was effective in reducing the temperature of the solar cell by 18 °C relative to the reference solar cell.
ISSN:1818-653X
2708-8383