Experimental Investigation on A Novel Flat-Plate Water-Based Photovoltaic-Thermal Module
Abstract
The performance of a novel flat-plate water-based PVT (photovoltaic-thermal) module was experimentally investigated under different environmental conditions in Shanghai. A novel PVT module was. An experimental bed was implemented to investigate the performance of the module on heat collection, benefit ON electricity generation, and pressure drop. Additionally, the temperature unevenness of the module was discussed. The results revealed that the PVT module can contribute a 12% benefit for electricity generation compared with PV module. Additionally, the heat efficiency can reach over 45%. Meanwhile, the relation between temperature unevenness and the excess temperature was fit.