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A novel photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) module is invented, which use micro heat pipe array (META), a flat heat pipe, to cool the solar cell. The PV/T module can achieve the purpose of cogeneration by collecting and utilizing waste heat while cooling the solar cell and improving power efficiency. In order to test the performance of PV/T module based on MHPA, instantaneous thermal efficiency test was performed. The intercept of measured instantaneous thermal efficiency curve can reach 41.4%, the slope is 3.95. The temperature of PV module is the key factor of the influencing electric efficiency. The PV/T module's electric efficiency is kept between 10.5% and 12.3% during the test. Solar energy utilization total efficiency at 20 degrees C inlet temperature can reach more than 50%, and comprehensive performance efficiency can reach above 70%.
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THERMAL, POWER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, PTS 1 AND 2
ISSN: 1022-6680
Year: 2013
Volume: 732-733
Page: 306-311
Language: English
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SCOPUS Cited Count: 2
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 9
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