Randomized trial evaluates a hybrid cooling system improving electrical efficiency in photovoltaic modules, suggesting a sustainable approach.
Key Points
To evaluate a hybrid cooling system that utilizes capillary action, gravity-driven water flow, and underground heat exchange to enhance the performance of photovoltaic modules.
Developed a hybrid cooling system combining capillary action, gravity-driven water flow, and underground heat exchange.
Evaluated the system's effectiveness in a hot and arid climate, measuring temperature reduction and electrical efficiency improvement.
Included analysis of operational costs, CO2 emissions, and payback period over a 25-year lifespan.
Reduced photovoltaic module temperature by up to 33.4°C, equating to a 45.4% decrease under testing conditions.
Achieved an average relative electrical efficiency improvement of 14.85%.
Estimated a payback period of 3.3 years with a levelized cost of electricity at 0.049 USD/kWh and reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 55.8 kg over 25 years.