Experimental study on energy and exergy performance of an innovative full-scale pavement integrated photovoltaic thermal system integrated with a thermal storage unit

Key Points

• Energy performance improves significantly in mixed photovoltaic thermal systems, enhancing efficiency.
• Key evidence shows a 20% increase in exergy efficiency with thermal storage integration in full-scale setups.
• Experimental study assesses the performance characteristics of an innovative photovoltaic thermal system.
• Findings suggest that improved thermal management may lead to higher sustainability in energy systems.