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Dually boosting the performance of photovoltaic module via integrating elastocaloric cooler

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  • Zhao, Qin
  • Li, Pengcheng
  • Zhang, Houcheng

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Photovoltaic module (PVM) only can utilize visible and ultra-violet parts of solar spectrum, constrained by the Shockley-Queisser limit. To fully use solar spectrum, in this study, solar selective absorber (SSA) and elastocaloric cooler (ECC) are gradually hybridized with PVM to form a new hybrid system for the first time. The performance metrics of PVM, ECC, and hybrid system, taking into account various irreversible effects, are mathematically derived. The hybrid system achieves approximately a 63% enhancement in both energy efficiency and power output density compared to a standalone PVM, outperforming other similar PVM-based hybrid systems. Exhaustive parametric studies show that increasing the operating temperature, solar irradiance, diode ideality factor, length ratio or section area ratio can enhance the hybrid system performance. The optimal combination of refrigerant and actuator materials are, respectively, Ni–Ti and Cu–Zn–Al alloys. Furthermore, a case study conducted to forecast practical performance under southeast China's weather conditions reveals that the hybrid system attains significant annual maximum energy efficiency and power output density, reaching 29.3% and 54.66 W m−2, respectively. The findings from this study provide valuable insights and recommendations for the optimum design and operation for such a hybrid system.

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  • Zhao, Qin & Li, Pengcheng & Zhang, Houcheng, 2024. "Dually boosting the performance of photovoltaic module via integrating elastocaloric cooler," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 295(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:295:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224007977
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131025
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