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Solar photovoltaic thermal systems
Abstract
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Photovoltaic thermal systems (popularly abbreviated as PVT systems) are well-engineered amalgamation of photovoltaic (PV) modules and solar thermal collector (STC). This chapter deliberates the fundamental concept, design, and basis of classification of this newly emerging solar energy capturing device. Performance parameters of different types of PVTs system have been discussed in detail along with worked out examples. Since PV is a major part of this hybrid collector, detailed mathematical formulation of PV-related parameters has also been presented.
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. PV energy conversion pathway
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. Broad classification of PVT system
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Basic concept of PVT system
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. PV energy conversion pathway
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