Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 D.I.N.,University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy

2 CIRI Aeronautica, University of Bologna, Via Fontanelle 40, 47121 Forli, Italy

Abstract

In the present work, an innovative hybrid solar panel is proposed, which can be used to pave floors or to cover roofs. A particular heat sink is employed, which gives robustness to the panel and provides a better heat transfer effectiveness with respect to tube heat exchangers. The geometry of the heat sink which is employed in the panel is optimized with the help of a numerical model and a genetic algorithm. Some optimization examples are shown. The velocity and temperature distributions on the heat sink cross section are also investigated. The presented hybrid panel allows till 20% increase in the electrical efficiency with respect to a simple photovoltaic panel. Moreover, it can be easily installed under every environmental condition due to its robustness and resistance to water infiltration. 

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