An improved cooling system design to enhance energy efficiency of floating photovoltaic systems

What is it about?

Although great effort is being put to improve performance of PV cells by improving their design, materials etc., a large number of already manufactured PV panels cannot benefit from these advancements post fabrication. This work presents a light weight and minimally invasive cooling system design which can be used to improve PV system performance by thoroughly reducing the temperature of its solar cells. For the region of Mangla dam lake in Pakistan the use of this cooling system can enhance annual electricity production by 9.58% which is 9.58% more clean, renewable and sustainable energy. In this context, this work is envisioned to provide guidance on increasing the efficiency of PV system to those who would install the FPV systems near water reservoirs in arid/semi-arid areas.

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Why is it important?

Although great effort is being put to improve performance of PV cells by improving their design, materials etc., a large number of already manufactured PV panels cannot benefit from these advancements post fabrication. This work presents a light weight and minimally invasive cooling system design which can be used to improve PV system performance by thoroughly reducing the temperature of its solar cells.