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Modeling and experimental validation of light-splitting semi-transparent solar water heater using NIR cut-off film as the rooftop of a greenhouse for arid regions

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  • Tan, Xu
  • Abedi, Mahyar
  • Klausner, James F.
  • Bénard, André

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This study introduces a novel solution to the pressing challenges of water scarcity, high temperatures, and excessive radiation in arid agricultural regions: a semi-transparent solar water heater. Used as a greenhouse roof, this approach provides shade, fresh water, and a reduction in cooling load. The system’s design splits incoming light into photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) for crop growth and near-infrared (NIR) for water heating. Through rigorous modeling and experimental testing, the study validates the system’s optical and thermal performance. Key findings include a PAR transmittance of 0.5 for incidence angles less than 65∘, an aggregate transmittance as low as 0.3 for the spectrum ranging from 300 to 2500 nm, and an overall thermal efficiency of approximately 22.5%. A case study in Phoenix, AZ, demonstrates the system’s potential to meet crop light requirements, fulfill water demands, and reduce cooling load by around 17.4%. These results affirm the feasibility and benefits of the semi-transparent solar water heater as a roofing solution for energy-efficient greenhouses.

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  • Tan, Xu & Abedi, Mahyar & Klausner, James F. & Bénard, André, 2024. "Modeling and experimental validation of light-splitting semi-transparent solar water heater using NIR cut-off film as the rooftop of a greenhouse for arid regions," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 368(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:368:y:2024:i:c:s0306261924008729
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123489
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