The performances of a photovoltaic panel (PV) are defined according to the “peak power” that identifies the maximum electric power supplied by the panel when it receives an insolation of 1 kW/m2 and the temperature of the cell is maintained at 25°C. These conditions are only nominal since the solar radiation has a variable intensity and also the panel is subjected to thermal excursions; due to these reasons the real power efficiency of the panel is considerably lower than that obtainable in the nominal conditions. The study focused on assessing a method to reduce the peak temperatures of PV systems using Phase Change Materials (PCM). To this aim it was created a numerical model capable to describe the behaviour of a PV-PCM systems. The results were validated and compared with real data obtained from a test facility.

Ciulla, G., Lo Brano, V., Cellura, M., Franzitta, V., Milone, D. (2012). A Finite Difference Model of A PV-PCM System. In Proceedings of SHC 2012.

A Finite Difference Model of A PV-PCM System

CIULLA, Giuseppina;LO BRANO, Valerio;CELLURA, Maurizio;FRANZITTA, Vincenzo;MILONE, Daniele
2012-01-01

Abstract

The performances of a photovoltaic panel (PV) are defined according to the “peak power” that identifies the maximum electric power supplied by the panel when it receives an insolation of 1 kW/m2 and the temperature of the cell is maintained at 25°C. These conditions are only nominal since the solar radiation has a variable intensity and also the panel is subjected to thermal excursions; due to these reasons the real power efficiency of the panel is considerably lower than that obtainable in the nominal conditions. The study focused on assessing a method to reduce the peak temperatures of PV systems using Phase Change Materials (PCM). To this aim it was created a numerical model capable to describe the behaviour of a PV-PCM systems. The results were validated and compared with real data obtained from a test facility.
Settore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica Ambientale
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SHC 2012
San Francisco - USA
9-12 July
2012
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Ciulla, G., Lo Brano, V., Cellura, M., Franzitta, V., Milone, D. (2012). A Finite Difference Model of A PV-PCM System. In Proceedings of SHC 2012.
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Ciulla, G; Lo Brano, V; Cellura, M; Franzitta, V; Milone, D
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