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<p>The need to optimize the operation of photovoltaic modules inevitably arises with the development of green energy production technology. In order to achieve a good technological yield, durability and efficiency in production, continuous studies and innovations are required. This study focuses on simulating the operation of water-cooled and uncooled PV modules in order to understand the temperature-dependent PV operation. This cooling module consists, in the first phase, of a copper coil through which water circulates, and in the second phase, of a coolant distributor/collector system. The module is attached to the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel, respectively to the teller foil layer. For this simulation we used the Ansys software package (Discovery, Fluent and Space Claim).</p>
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The need to optimize the operation of photovoltaic modules inevitably arises with the development of green energy production technology. In order to achieve a good technological yield, durability and efficiency in production, continuous studies and innovations are required. This study focuses on simulating the operation of water-cooled and uncooled PV modules in order to understand the temperature-dependent PV operation. This cooling module consists, in the first phase, of a copper coil through which water circulates, and in the second phase, of a coolant distributor/collector system. The module is attached to the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel, respectively to the teller foil layer. For this simulation we used the Ansys software package (Discovery, Fluent and Space Claim).

Numerical Simulation of Improving the Efficienty of Photovoltaic Thermal Panels

catalin-george.popovici@academic.tuiasi.ro

valeriu-sebastian.hudisteanu@academic.tuiasi.ro

florin-emilian.turcanu@academic.tuiasi.ro

Technical University “Ghe. Asachi” of Iasi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Servicies

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

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{"article-title":"Numerical Simulation of Improving the Efficienty of Photovoltaic Thermal Panels"}

The need to optimize the operation of photovoltaic modules inevitably arises with the development of green energy production technology. In order to achieve a...

Numerical Simulation of Improving the Efficienty of Photovoltaic Thermal Panels

Published Online: May 20, 2024

Page range: 81 - 88

Received: Jan 22, 2024

Accepted: Feb 14, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jaes-2024-0010

Keywords
green energy, photovoltaic thermal panels, numerical simulation, Ansys Software

© 2024 C.-G. Popovici et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Numerical Simulation of Improving the Efficienty of Photovoltaic Thermal Panels

Published Online: May 20, 2024

Page range: 81 - 88

Received: Jan 22, 2024

Accepted: Feb 14, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jaes-2024-0010

Keywordsgreen energy, photovoltaic thermal panels, numerical simulation, Ansys Software

© 2024 C.-G. Popovici et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
green energy, photovoltaic thermal panels, numerical simulation, Ansys Software