Title: Present Status and Trends on the Development of Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Systems
Abstract: The major applications of solar energy include solar collectors and solar photovoltaic systems. Solar collectors are designed to generate thermal energy; however, photovoltaic cell produces electricity directly from solar energy. During photovoltaic energy conversion, thermal energy is also generated resulting an increase in cell temperature. Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) energy conversion is a relatively new and promising technology for the production of both thermal and electrical energy simultaneously. This chapter describes the global status and trends on the development of hybrid PV/T concepts and identifies the possible promising systems for further research and developments. The research work is carried out at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. The chapter also discusses the technical issues related to the development and use of hybrid PV/T technology.
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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