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An experiment-based comparison of different cooling methods for photovoltaic modules

Research Authors
Ayman Abdel-raheim Amr, Ali AM Hassan, Mazen Abdel-Salam, Abou Hashema M El-Sayed
Research Department
Research Date
Research Year
2024
Research Journal
International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems
Research Publisher
De Gruyter
Research Abstract

Temperature effect on the performance of a photovoltaic module represents a major concern for expanding the use of solar energy, especially in hot areas. Cooling the PV module is considered an effective method of increasing efficiency by reducing the module cell temperature. An experimental set-up is developed to investigate the effectiveness of different cooling techniques including air cooling, evaporative cooling and water cooling. A comparative study is made among the cooling techniques by simultaneous recording – for the first time – the performance the modules cooled by the different techniques. Experimental measurements dictated that the reduction of the module cell temperature recorded 5 %, 16 %, 17.25, 39.6 % and 44.8 % for passive air cooling, active air cooling, water cooling, evaporative cooling using sprinkler and nozzles, respectively.