Experimental performance characterisation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal Façade module compared to a flat Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater module

M. Smyth, A. Pugsley, G. Hanna, A. Zacharopoulos, J. Mondol, A. Besheer and A. Savvides

Renewable Energy, 2019, vol. 137, issue C, 137-143

Abstract: A modular Hybrid Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal (HyPV/T) Façade technology that utilizes Integrated Collector Storage (ICS) solar technology, providing cost effective solar PV and thermal energy collection for direct use in the building, whilst providing significant thermal insulation has been developed and evaluated experimentally at Ulster University. The HyPV/T system, based upon a patented ICS solar thermal diode concept and shaped into a flat modular profile incorporating PV cells/module can provide space heating, domestic water heating and power generation. The complete system is designed to be compatible with traditional façade structures and fenestration framing arrangements, facilitating direct integration into new and retrofit building applications.

Keywords: Renewable Energy Systems; ICSSWH; PV; Hybrid; Thermal diode (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.04.017

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