Passive cooling technology for photovoltaic panels for domestic houses

An electronic load for testing photovoltaic panels

The characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) panels in the field conditions are to be obtained using a fast varying load. The paper presents a simple electronic load for testing a set of PV panels using linear metal oxide field effect transistors (MOSFETs). The proposed test set up gives the current versus voltage and power versus voltage characteristics of PV panels by quickly scanning the load. D...

Optimal slope and azimuth analysis for photovoltaic panels based on solar radiation in Kashan

One of the most important parameters in maximal use of radiant energy is the proper deployment of photovoltaic. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum setting and tilt for installing photovoltaic panel in Kashan city. For this purpose, using the Masters Gilbert physical relations and relationships, the radiation received on the surface of the panel is calculated. The results of ...

Radiative cooling for concentrating photovoltaic systems

Radiative cooling, a unique and uncommon passive cooling method for devices operating outdoors, has recently been demonstrated to be effective for photovoltaic thermal management. In this work, we investigate the effect of radiative cooling as a complement to existing passive cooling methods like convective cooling in a related system with much higher heat loads: a high-concentration photovolta...

Parameters Estimation for a Model of Photovoltaic Panels

− The paper describes the first results of a simulation and characterization tool useful to evaluate electrical performances of photovoltaic (PV) panels. A simple one-diode model is used in order to estimate the electrical parameters of a PV panel and predict how the I-V characteristic changes with environmental parameters such as temperature and irradiance. This work is part of a wider project...

Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels