PV-Based Energy Conversion Systems

Ibrahim Dincer; Yusuf Bicer

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809597-3.00430-2

PV-Based Energy Conversion Systems

Ibrahim Dincer, Yusuf Bicer

Ontario Tech University

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Abstract

In this contribution, a comprehensive introduction and discussion on various technical and operational aspects of solar energy systems, primarily focusing on photovoltaic-based energy conversion systems, namely, sole photovoltaic (PV), photovoltaic and thermal (PV/T) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems is presented. The theory behind the working principle of each PV-based energy conversion system is extensively discussed. A critical evaluation of the current PV, PV/T, and CPV technologies and their marketing dimensions is performed for various applications. The solar-to-product conversion efficiencies are also described including the thermodynamic conversion limits. Thermodynamic analyses of these PV-based energy conversion systems are undertaken through energy and exergy approaches, and some examples are presented to illustrate how their efficiencies are affected by varying operating and environmental conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Comprehensive Energy Systems
Subtitle of host publication	Volumes 1-5
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V4-762-V4-793
Volume	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128149256
ISBN (Print)	9780128095973
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809597-3.00430-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Concentrated photovoltaics
Concentrators
Energy
Optics
Photovoltaic and thermal
Photovoltaics
Solar electricity
Solar energy
Solar fuels
Solar heat

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