| Publisher | Future Technology Press |
| Vol. 9 | Sustainability in Energy, Buildings, Design and Manufacturing Short Papers |
| Article Title | Critical issues of cooling BIPVT and its integration with low-temperature heating |
| Primary Author | George Aspetakis, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden |
| Other Author(s) | Qian Wang |
| Pages | 22 - 32 |
| Article ID | SEB22s-005 |
| Publication Date | 15-Feb-23 |
| Abstract | The efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) modules is inversely correlated with their operating temperatures. Extensive research has shown that cooling PV systems to maintain a stable and low surface temperature enhances PV efficiency, power generation and prolongs the life span of the modules by limiting the degradation caused by thermal fatigue. The extracted heat can be potentially recovered by the rest part of building energy service systems. To implement this, Building Integrated PV-Thermal systems can be integrated with low temperature heating systems, such as existing heating and ventilation installations running on low-temperature level or integrated with heat pumps. BIPVT technology has however not disseminated successfully and this aspect is insufficiently investigated in current literature. The purpose of this study is to highlight vital performance and integration characteristics of BIPVT as well as roadblocks to their widespread adoption. |
| Remarks | Paper presented at KES International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings(KES-SEB-22),14-16 September 2022, Split, Croatia and KES Virtual Conference Centre. |
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