Abstract
The global energy demand is increasing rapidly; carbon emissions have increased proportionately in the environment. Thus, there exists a need to augment existing power production capacity without much increase in carbon emissions. A PV system with a reflector mirror has been designed to increase power generation efficiency. The present study is carried out at NIT Kurukshetra (Lat. 29.940N Long. 76.820E); a water recirculation system has also been designed to regulate increased PV surface temperature caused by increased irradiation. The study includes performing tests in October and November 2021 with different reflector angles and comparing these experiments with a reference system under the same climatic conditions. The existence of a mirror reflector and the controlled PV surface temperature jointly enhance the power generation efficiency of the PV system. The average power generation efficiency increase with the use of a bottom reflector and intermittent cooling was 9%-13.5% for different reflector angles. An increase in average electrical efficiency of 8.87% was recorded. The economic analysis of the modified system has also been made.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
