Artificial Sun—A Stand to Test New PVT Minimodules

Ewa Raj; Katarzyna Znajdek; Mateusz Dionizy; Przemysław Czarnecki; Przemysław Niedzielski; Łukasz Ruta; Zbigniew Lisik

doi:10.3390/en15093430

Energies (May 2022)

Artificial Sun—A Stand to Test New PVT Minimodules

Ewa Raj,
Katarzyna Znajdek,
Mateusz Dionizy,
Przemysław Czarnecki,
Przemysław Niedzielski,
Łukasz Ruta,
Zbigniew Lisik

Affiliations

Ewa Raj: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Katarzyna Znajdek: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Mateusz Dionizy: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Przemysław Czarnecki: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Przemysław Niedzielski: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Łukasz Ruta: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland
Zbigniew Lisik: Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Lodz University of Technology, 10 Politechniki Ave, 93-590 Lodz, Poland

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15093430
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 15, no. 9
p. 3430

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Hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) modules have gained more attention because of their benefits of higher total efficiency and lower gross area of installation in comparison with photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal collectors (T). Although international standards for separate panels, photovoltaics, or thermal collectors are available, the lack of testing procedures for PVT panels is a problem, especially if a high level of integration between the two parts is implemented. In the paper, a new stand to test new PVT minimodules is proposed and verified. It allows a reduction of the influence of environmental conditions on the tested T or PVT structures. Research conducted on lamp configurations confirms the possibility of achieving a high uniformity of light intensity, with values close to the AM1.5 spectrum standard (1049 ± 34 W/m2). The first measurements of new PVT minimodules have proven their usefulness, as well as the potential of a new hybrid solution.

Published in Energies

ISSN: 1996-1073 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies

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