Are thin-film silicon solar cells suitable for building-integrated photovoltaics and bifacial operations?

Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative Flexible and transparent thin-film silicon solar cells were fabricated and optimized for building-integrated photovoltaics and bifacial operation.

Can a fin-cooled photovoltaic module be more efficient?

Based on the model's accuracy in predicting the performance of a fin-cooled photovoltaic module under a variety of conditions, the authors tested it on a fin-cooled module. As a result of the model, PV modules will be more efficient and solar energy technology will progress further.

How do finned solar photovoltaic phase-change materials improve performance?

Using finned solar photovoltaic phase-change materials, Khanna et al. optimized their system's performance. Performance of the system was evaluated by examining fin length, fin number, and fin spacing. Thermal insulation materials are also taken into account when analysing the performance of the system.

What are photovoltaic products?

The Photovoltaic product range includes proprietary chemical formulations that guarantee high UV radiation and weathering resistance for the most severe environmental conditions. They provide structural support, electrical insulation, protection and transparency for the photovoltaic module.

How efficient is a building integrated photovoltaic system?

In [78, 79], the authors develop an experimental study of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic system combined with a water storage tank prototype. The authors achieve a thermal efficiency of nearly 8% during the winter and 40% during the summer.

What type of fin do photovoltaic modules use?

In photovoltaic modules, straight fins are most commonly used to cool them. In this configuration, a series of parallel fins are arranged with air channels running between them to help dissipate heat from the module. A louvered, curved, or twisted fin is also a common fin configuration [97, 98].