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Theoretical design and experimental evaluation of a PV+PCM system in the mediterranean climate

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  • Savvakis, Nikolaos
  • Tsoutsos, Theocharis

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The temperature of the photovoltaic systems during their operation is a crucial determinant of their energy performance, life cycle and efficiency. A modified photovoltaic system (PV + PCM system) combining a conventional photovoltaic module (PV) with a selected type of phase change material (PCM) is designed and assessed in Mediterranean climate during a year-long period. This type of analysis allowed to recognise the core operational aspects (e.g. seasonal performance, stability) of such a system and serve a deeper understanding of the potential faults and underestimations. According to the results of this study, the operating temperature difference could arise up to 26.6 °C, so the yearly power generation of the new system increases by 5.7%. The obtained results provide essential findings on the benefits of the proposed system and complement the existing literature in terms of the real field experience of this configuration’s operation.

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  • Savvakis, Nikolaos & Tsoutsos, Theocharis, 2021. "Theoretical design and experimental evaluation of a PV+PCM system in the mediterranean climate," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 220(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:220:y:2021:i:c:s0360544220327973
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.119690
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