September 10, 2025SustainabilityOpen Access

Efficiency Enhancement of Photovoltaic Panels via Air, Water, and Porous Media Cooling Methods: Thermal–Electrical Modeling

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Water cooling reduces panel temperature by over 35 °C and increases electrical output by 30.9%, enhancing energy efficiency significantly.
Air cooling achieves a temperature reduction of 6 °C, resulting in a slight efficiency gain of 0.25% for photovoltaic panels in extreme conditions.
Porous media cooling decreases panel temperature by around 30 °C and achieves a net output gain of 26.3%, demonstrating effectiveness at low energy input.
Simulation validation with experimental data supports the findings, indicating the potential of these cooling strategies for enhancing PV performance.

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This analysis compares air, water, and porous media cooling methods for photovoltaic panels, revealing significant efficiency improvements in extreme climates.

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Menacer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23dc5b210217d6478f842 https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146559

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This analysis compares air, water, and porous media cooling methods for photovoltaic panels, revealing significant efficiency improvements in extreme climates.

Efficiency Enhancement of Photovoltaic Panels via Air, Water, and Porous Media Cooling Methods: Thermal–Electrical Modeling

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