Stepped air channel, perforated fins improve passive cooling in PVT

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Researchers proposed a photovoltaic-thermal air collector using a stepped channel and perforated V-shaped fins for passive cooling. Simulations found it lowered the PV surface temperature by 9°C and achieved a maximum thermal efficiency of 31%.

Researchers have proposed a PV-thermal air collector that combines a stepped channel with perforated V-shaped fins to improve heat dissipation. Simulations showed that the design reduced PV surface temperature by 9 C and reached a maximum thermal efficiency of 31%. The post Stepped air channel, perforated fins improve passive cooling in PVT appeared first on pv magazine Global.