Theoretical Model for Photovoltaic Panel Thermal Analysis

Ana-Georgiana Lupu; Evangelos Hristoforou; Gabriel-Dumitru Tcaciuc; Aristotel Popescu

doi:10.2478/bipcm-2022-0006

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Theoretical Model for Photovoltaic Panel Thermal Analysis

Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute of Iași. Machine constructions Section

Volume 68 (2022): Issue 1 (March 2022)

By: Ana-Georgiana Lupu, Evangelos Hristoforou, Gabriel-Dumitru Tcaciuc and Aristotel Popescu

Open Access

|May 2022

Abstract

The process of energy conversion of incidental solar radiation to useful electric energy in photovoltaic (PV) panels is affected by several external factors, of which panel operational temperature is of utmost importance. The present study attempts to clarify the theoretical components of thermal behaviour of PV panels, by taking into account the detailed structure of thermal resistances of panel layers. The numerical model, developed from the theoretical analysis, shows a good agreement with experimental data provided by manufacturer for the photovoltaic panel Suntech STP280 - 24/Vd.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bipcm-2022-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2537-4869 | Journal ISSN: 1011-2855

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Language: English

Page range: 79 - 88

Submitted on: Mar 17, 2022

Accepted on: Mar 31, 2022

Published on: May 9, 2022

Published by: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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Related subjects:

Mechanical engineering,

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering,

Thermodynamics,

Production technology,

Mechatronics and automotive

© 2022 Ana-Georgiana Lupu, Evangelos Hristoforou, Gabriel-Dumitru Tcaciuc, Aristotel Popescu, published by Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
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