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Experimental Study on Performance Enhancement of a Photovoltaic Module Incorporated with CPU Heat Pipe-A 5E Analysis
Seepana Praveenkumar1, Aminjon Gulakhmadov2,3,4,5, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum1
1Department of Nuclear and Renewable Energy, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, 19 Mira Street, 620002 Ekaterinburg, Russia.
This study demonstrates that using a fanless CPU heat pipe significantly cools photovoltaic (PV) modules, increasing their power output and electrical efficiency. This cooling method enhances PV performance and energy generation.
Area of Science:
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Thermal Management Systems
- Photovoltaic Technology
Background:
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation is globally significant.
- PV module power output declines with increased operating temperatures.
- Effective cooling is crucial for optimizing PV performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally assess the impact of a fanless CPU heat pipe on PV module performance.
- To conduct a comparative analysis of cooled versus uncooled PV panels.
- To evaluate the 5E (electrical energy, exergy, economic, embodied energy, energy payback) performance.
Main Methods:
- Experimental setup under real weather conditions in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation.
- Comparative analysis of a cooled PV panel against an uncooled reference panel.
- Measurement and calculation of electrical energy, exergy, economic, embodied energy, and energy payback parameters.
Main Results:
- Average temperature reduction of 6.72 °C achieved with the heat pipe cooling.
- Increased average power output of 1.66 W for the cooled panel (11.39 W vs. 9.73 W).
- Average improvements of 2.98% in electrical efficiency and 438.52 kWh in embodied energy.
Conclusions:
- Fanless CPU heat pipe cooling effectively enhances PV module performance.
- The cooling method offers significant improvements in electrical efficiency and energy metrics.
- Further economic analysis considering operational days is necessary for definitive Levelized Cost of Energy (LCE) conclusions.
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