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Year-round experimental analysis of a water-based PVT-PCM hybrid system: Comprehensive 4E assessments

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  • Emam, Mohamed
  • Hamada, Alaa
  • Refaey, H.A.
  • Moawed, M.
  • Abdelrahman, M.A.
  • Rashed, Mostafa R.

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In this year-long study conducted in Cairo, Egypt, an innovative water-based photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system coupled with phase change material (PCM) was evaluated for its ability to enhance building energy efficiency. The system utilizes 22 copper capsules filled with RT35 paraffin wax and a water-cooling duct to ensure optimal electricity generation and heat storage. The proposed system underwent detailed 4E (energy, exergy, economic, and environmental) assessments to compare its performance against traditional uncooled PV panels. The results indicated significant improvements: a reduction in cell temperature by up to 8.3 °C, an increase in electrical efficiency by 4.0–13.3%, and a boost in power output by 4.1–15.9%. Overall, the system demonstrated efficiencies between 27.23 and 67.33%, along with an exergy efficiency peak at 74.64% in July, substantially outperforming the uncooled panel. Economically, the PVT-PCM system achieved a 1.58-year payback period, and carbon emissions were reduced by 32%, highlighting its viability and environmental benefits. The potential of the PVT-PCM system to advance sustainable building energy management was strengthened by this study, providing a significant step forward in integrating renewable energy within architectural designs.

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  • Emam, Mohamed & Hamada, Alaa & Refaey, H.A. & Moawed, M. & Abdelrahman, M.A. & Rashed, Mostafa R., 2024. "Year-round experimental analysis of a water-based PVT-PCM hybrid system: Comprehensive 4E assessments," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 226(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:226:y:2024:i:c:s0960148124004191
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120354
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