Hybrid Solar Thermal Pv Panels

In other words pv is used as part of the thermal absorber.

Hybrid solar thermal pv panels.

Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar system. Those pv and solar thermal panels operating side by. Photovoltaic thermal collectors typically abbreviated as pvt collectors and also known as hybrid solar collectors photovoltaic thermal solar collectors pv t collectors or solar cogeneration systems are power generation technologies that convert solar radiation into usable thermal and electrical energy pvt collectors combine photovoltaic solar cells which convert sunlight into electricity. The power panel combines standard photovoltaic technology with polymer plastics and silicone encapsulants to create active cell cooling and an innovative thermal transfer system in an integrated hybrid enclosure producing both solar hot water and highefficient low cost electricity in a single product.

Of particular interest are solar energy systems based on hybrid photovoltaic thermal pv t collectors which can reach overall efficiencies of 70 or higher with electrical efficiencies up to 15 20 and thermal efficiencies in excess of 50 depending on the conditions. Leading the way in pv t solar photovoltaic thermal design development and delivery convert energy s hybrid panels generate both heat and power.