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The Effects of Dust and Heat on Photovoltaic Modules: Impacts and Solutions

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Photovoltaic modules are subject to harsh outdoor conditions and thus directly affected by atmospheric heat and subsequent temperature rise. The temperature increase on the panel surface impacts its performance and mechanical properties. This chapter examines the impact of heat on the parameters associated with output power, performance and structural properties of a silicon photovoltaic module. Photovoltaic modules are one of the promising solutions to the global energy crisis. They are considered to be non-polluting, renewable and silent form of energy. They make use of abundantly and freely available sunlight for the generation of electric power. The high operating temperature of PV cells will have adverse effects on the generation efficiency and performance. To improve system reliability and performance, efficient PV module cooling methods have to be employed. The most common methods are thermoelectric cooling, forced and natural air cooling, cooling with phase change materials, heat pipe cooling and hydraulic cooling. This chapter discusses different ways of water cooling employed in PV modules.

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Das, J. (2022). Heat Effect on Silicon PV Modules. In: Al-Ahmed, A., Inamuddin, Al-Sulaiman, F.A., Khan, F. (eds) The Effects of Dust and Heat on Photovoltaic Modules: Impacts and Solutions. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84635-0_9

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