Abstract

The article discusses the original designs of solar photovoltaic thermal modules of planar and concentrator design, intended for stationary and mobile power generation. The modeling of the developed modules in the system of finite element analysis is considered, as well as the results of studies of a planar photovoltaic thermal roofing panel and concentrator photovoltaic thermal modules with paraboloid and folding parabolic-cylindrical concentrators. As a thermodynamic converter of solar energy, the Stirling engine is proposed as а part of the photovoltaic thermal concentrator installation, the test results of which are also presented in the article. The developed thermo-photoelectric modules of the planar and concentrator design make it possible to produce autonomous or parallel power supply to consumers. The use of parabolic concentrators, high-voltage matrix photovoltaic converters, as well as a two-component poly-siloxane compound in the designs of thermal photovoltaic modules increases the overall efficiency of solar modules and their service life. In addition to generating electrical and thermal energy, roofing panels also provide the construction and protective function of buildings, and the use of recycled plastic in their basis allows solving problems with its secondary use and reduces the cost of production. Thermal photovoltaic concentrator solar modules with Stirling motors have a significant potential, the electrical efficiency of which can be higher than the electrical efficiency of photovoltaic converters, and the service life would not be less than the service life of photovoltaic converters.

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