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The study aims to optimize PV/T systems to reduce efficiency losses in high-irradiance conditions while enhancing performance.

December 8, 2025Heat TransferOpen Access

Numerical Optimization of PV/T Systems Under High Solar Irradiance: Efficiency Gains Through Minimal Airflow Cooling

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The study aims to optimize PV/T systems to reduce efficiency losses in high-irradiance conditions while enhancing performance.
Developed a low-flow-rate air cooling system for PV/T systems.
Utilized computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in ANSYS Fluent.
Conducted parametric analysis of airflow rates and tube diameters.
Achieved thermal efficiency of 52.88%, 125.4% higher than the reference case.
Improved electrical efficiency by 1.66% to 14.04%.
Reduced panel temperature by 2.67 K and fan power by 50%-70%.
Increased exergy efficiency by 71%-186% and sustainability index by 11.4%.

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This research demonstrates efficiency improvements in photovoltaic/thermal systems under high solar radiation, implying better performance with minimal airflow cooling.

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A.E. Kabeel (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624a44fa91c937236c2b8 https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.70129

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This research demonstrates efficiency improvements in photovoltaic/thermal systems under high solar radiation, implying better performance with minimal airflow cooling.

Numerical Optimization of PV/T Systems Under High Solar Irradiance: Efficiency Gains Through Minimal Airflow Cooling

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