| Title |
A technical note on integrating thermal energy systems into solar photovoltaic panels toward a circular economy |
| ID_Doc |
3657 |
| Authors |
Senthil, R |
| Title |
A technical note on integrating thermal energy systems into solar photovoltaic panels toward a circular economy |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.ref.2022.06.002 |
| Abstract |
Solar energy can sustain the global energy demand if utilized effectively through practical solar systems. Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are increasing fast globally, and the nexus is the end-of-life (EOL) management of solar panels and other components. This perspective discusses integrating solar collectors into PV panels. Simultaneous electricity and heat production using PV help achieve our energy needs. The PV cooling improves their electrical productivity and life. Integrating solar air/water heating systems into solar PV finds space-heating, drying, hot water, process heating, and solar desalination applications. Thus, integrating thermal units with new PV panels during manufacturing, retrofitting the deployed panels, and converting EOL panels can undoubtedly minimize carbon footprints. Such sustainable PV measures can help all solar community stakeholders and lead to effective resource utilization and a circular economy.(c) 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Author Keywords |
Solar energy; Solar photovoltaic; Circular economy; Thermal energy storage; Phase change materials |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000823366700007 |
| WoS Category |
Energy & Fuels |
| Research Area |
Energy & Fuels |
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