Design of Solar-Powered Cooling Systems Using Concentrating Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems for Residential Applications

Fadi Ghaith, Taabish Siddiqui and Mutasim Nour ()
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Fadi Ghaith: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai P.O. Box 501745, United Arab Emirates
Taabish Siddiqui: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai P.O. Box 501745, United Arab Emirates
Mutasim Nour: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai P.O. Box 501745, United Arab Emirates

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 18, 1-15

Abstract: This paper addresses the potential of integrating a concentrating photovoltaic thermal (CPV/T) system with an absorption chiller for the purpose of space cooling in residential buildings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proposed system consists of a low concentrating photovoltaic thermal (CPV/T) collector that utilizes mono-crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells integrated with a single-effect absorption chiller. The integrated system was modeled using the Transient System Simulation (TRNSYS v17) software. The obtained model was implemented in a case study represented by a villa situated in Abu Dhabi having a peak cooling load of 366 kW. The hybrid system was proposed to have a contribution of 60% renewable energy and 40% conventional nonrenewable energy. A feasibility study was carried out that demonstrated that the system could save approximately 670,700 kWh annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 461 tons per year. The reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is equivalent of removing approximately 98 cars off the road. The payback period for the system was estimated to be 3.12 years.

Keywords: CPV/T; solar cooling; single-effect absorption chiller; TRNSYS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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