Optimization of Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors Using Fins: A Review of Strategies for Enhanced Solar Energy Harvesting
Singgih Dwi Prasetyo, Zainal Arifin, Aditya Rio Prabowo, Eko Prasetya Budiana, Mohd Afzanizam Mohd Rosli, Noval Fattah Alfaiz, Watuhumalang Bhre Bangun
Abstract
Solar energy, harnessed from sunlight, can be efficiently converted and transmitted for various applications when coupled with photovoltaic cells and solar heat collectors.A photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector not only aids in sustaining the power output of the photovoltaic module but also leverages a solar collector to generate heat, thereby facilitating cooling.The performance of PVT systems has been scrutinized by researchers through the implementation of diverse collector designs and fluids.Round and rectangular collector designs prevail as the most extensively utilized models.The materials adopted for collectors in the majority of PVT system evaluations are predominantly copper, with aluminum as an alternative.Several researchers have enhanced the performance of solar systems by integrating collectors with the addition of fins.This review examines numerous studies on PVT systems featuring optimal fins, aiming to concurrently augment both electrical and thermal efficiencies.Furthermore, this research intends to assess a variety of collector designs that have been employed in anticipation of performance improvements.