Physics 1: Research Proposal on Solar PV Systems Cooling Technologies

This research proposal provides a comprehensive review of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems cooling technologies. The paper begins with an overview of PV systems and the importance of cooling for maximizing efficiency and extending the lifespan of solar modules. It then identifies the problem statement, which focuses on reviewing different SPS cooling methods to optimize efficiency, highlighting the potential benefits such as minimizing the negative effects of high temperatures and enabling the utilization of extracted thermal heat. The proposal outlines research challenges, including socio-economic factors and manufacturing costs, and presents possible approaches for cooling, such as floating tracking concentrating cooling systems, hybrid systems, and water-based cooling methods. The desirable outcomes include a detailed understanding of various cooling technologies, their benefits, and their impact on PV system efficiency, as well as an analysis of different approaches used in the reviewed literature. The review emphasizes the significant influence of water cooling on the performance enhancement of solar PV systems. The proposal concludes with a list of relevant references.

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Research proposal
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3/29/2020

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Contents
Research Proposal......................................................................................................................2
Context and Background............................................................................................................2
Problem Statement and Potential Benefits.................................................................................2
Research Challenges and Possible Approaches.........................................................................2
Desirable Outcomes and Deliverables.......................................................................................3
References..................................................................................................................................4

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Research Proposal
Title: A review of solar photovoltaic systems cooling technologies
Context and Background
The paper is focused on reviewing solar photovoltaic systems (SPS) cooling technologies
with the help of an academic literature review in the research field of solar photovoltaic
systems. In general, a photovoltaic system refers to a power system that is designed to supply
usable solar power employing photovoltaics. This system is also known as a PV system or
solar power system 1.
In addition, in the operation of solar photovoltaic systems, cooling is an operational factor to
take into consideration for further achieving higher efficiency 1. Undoubtedly, efficient and
appropriate cooling methods can effectively improve electrical efficiency, as well as proper
cooling can decrease the rate of cell degradation with respect to time. With the help of PV
based cooling, the maximization of the life span of photovoltaic modules can be achieved.
The most important thing is that this excessive heat which is removed by the PV cooling
system can be utilised in commercial, domestic, as well as industrial applications 2.
Problem Statement and Potential Benefits
Problem Statement: To review of different methods of SPS cooling technologies to maximize
efficiency while using SPSs.
The potential benefits are cooling technologies will be helpful to minimize the negative
effects of the high temperature while optimizing the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels 3.
In addition, there are some more potential benefits of SPS cooling technologies as follows:
 These cooling technologies keep the operating surface temperature stable and low
 These cooling technologies keep the operating surface be simple as well as reliable
 Such cooling technologies enable the utilisation of extracted thermal heat for the
purpose of enhancing the total conversion efficiency in SPS.
Research Challenges and Possible Approaches
Based on the review of the article written by 4, it has been found that the photovoltaic
industry is an incredibly challenging industry as there are huge research challenges along
with the potential benefits. In this context, the research suggests that the Socio-economic
status of the society and country is being seen as the biggest research challenge in the field of
SPS. Thus, research and development cost of the SPS system and cooling technologies is
hard to bear by all individuals, experts and researchers in the country. Moreover, some other
challenges faced by this research in cooling technologies are regulations, operating
maintenance, reliability, efficiency, and other manufacturing costs.

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Now, coming to the possible approaches for reducing the overall surface temperature of the
PV system, it is mentioned in the study 5, there are some major cooling technologies as
follows:
 Floating tracking concentrating cooling system (FTCC);
 Hybrid solar Photovoltaic PV system cooled by heat sink;
 Hybrid solar Photovoltaic cooled by water spraying;
 Hybrid solar Photovoltaic cooled by forced water circulation
As mentioned by the 2, the other possible approaches for the SPS cooling are water
immersion cooling technique for solar PV systems. It is important to know that there are so
many useful and efficient cooling technologies for Solar PV system and hence they must be
used for better energy efficiency all across the world.
According to 1, Solar PV panels can easily be cooled by a transparent coating which is also
known as photonic crystal cooling. In addition, 6 mentioned that solar photovoltaic systems
are cooled by the Hybrid solar Photovoltaic system forced air circulation. On the other hand,
it is reviewed that 3 has used Solar panel with thermoelectric cooling to present research on
the chosen area. In this context, this aforementioned study in the area of PV cooling
technologies has described how the efficiency, as well as power output of the PV modules,
can be enhanced and optimized with the help of cooling based on water cooling on the top of
the panel as well as beneath the surface of the solar PV panel with jute. It has shown a
considerable influence on the performance enhancement of solar PV systems 3.
Desirable Outcomes and Deliverables
 Names of different cooling technologies with their key benefits and features
 An understanding of solar PV system efficiency in relation to power output
 An understanding of different approaches used for the cooling of the solar PV system
in the reviewed literature.
In whole, the in-depth review of the useful and relevant literature has been done in the
context of Solar PV cooling technologies. The reviewed papers suggest that the water cooling
on the top of the panel as well as underneath the operating surface of the solar PV panel has a
major impact on performance enhancement of solar photovoltaic systems.

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References
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[1] T. Ge et al., "Solar heating and cooling: Present and future development," Renewable
Energy, vol. 126, pp. 1126-1140, 2018.
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Array," Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, vol. 142, no. 2, 2020.
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