Numerical–Experimental Performance Assessment of a Non-Concentrating Solar Thermoelectric Generator (STEG) Operating in the Southern Hemisphere

Autor: Nelson Calderón-Henao, Osvaldo José Venturini, Emerson Henrique Medina Franco, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora, Helton Fernando Scherer, Diego Mauricio Yepes Maya, Oswaldo Hideo Ando Junior
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 13, Iss 10, p 2666 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en13102666
Popis: This study assesses the performance of a solid-state semiconductor-based hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric device that aims to harness both solar irradiance and heat dissipated from photovoltaic cells operating in Foz do Iguaçu city. Initially, the technologies involved, and the arrangement of the proposed device are presented; the modeling process of the generator operation under local operating conditions and taking into account solar energy availability is described later. The thermal energy harvesting brings out an average annual efficiency gain of 4.42% and a maximum efficiency increase of 6.05% (in the fall equinox) compared to standalone PV cell operation. The power output increase due to the utilization of the heat dissipated by the PV cells was substantial, reaching values ranging from 14.82% to 40.54%, depending on the time of year. The novelty of this research stems from the field power generation forecast, in southern hemisphere, for a new STEG device that combines photovoltaic cells and solid-state thermoelectric modules.
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