Improved heat dissipation in a crystalline silicon PV module for better performance by using a highly thermal conducting backsheet

Namsu Kim, Dajung Kim, Hanjun Kang and Yong-Gi Park

Energy, 2016, vol. 113, issue C, 515-520

Abstract: The temperature of a crystalline silicon photovoltaic module has a strong impact on the electrical performance of the module. The performance can be improved by reducing the temperature of the module. In this study, a highly thermal conducting backsheet was integrated to the mini module, consisting of one single crystalline silicon solar cell, to investigate the temperature and performance changes in the module. By applying a backsheet with graphite and aluminum film, it was found that the final temperature was decreased, compared to a solar cell with a reference backsheet. In addition, providing a suitable heat path for thermal dissipation in the frame of the module has an influence on the effectiveness of the highly thermal conducting backsheet.

Keywords: Crystalline silicon solar cell; Temperature coefficient; Heat dissipation; Backsheet; Thermal conductivity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.07.046

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