Advances in Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Systems for Combined Energy Production and Efficient Thermal Management
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 1644
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy efficiency in building services; thermal energy storage; demand-based system modelling
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Interests: heat pump; solar thermal conversion; concentrated solar power; thermal storage; organic rankine cyle; refrigeration cycle
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
The transformation of solar energy into usable forms is an essential field for reducing carbon emissions and increasing the market share of energy generated from renewable sources. Specifically, solar photovoltaic/thermal systems can provide sustainable electrical energy and thermal energy simultaneously, potentially covering most building energy consumption.
Advanced PV/T systems typically include innovative solar panel designs that incorporate both PV cells for electricity and heat-absorbing materials for thermal energy collection. Additionally, advanced thermal management techniques are employed to regulate and utilize the heat generated by the system for various applications such as space heating, water heating, power generation or industrial processes. This Special Issue aims to present the advances in PV/T systems and thermal energy management in terms of theoretical, experimental and economic studies and to provide a deeper understanding of contemporary trends.
The Special Issue welcomes papers related to solar PV/T collectors including flat plate and concentrated solar collectors, solar cooling, heating and power generation systems with ORC, thermal energy storage systems and demand-based system analysis.
Dr. Cagri Kutlu
Dr. Jing Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solar thermal collectors
- PV/T
- solar-assisted ORC
- compact thermal energy storage
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Planned Papers
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Title: Comparative Analysis of PV/T and Hybrid Systems with Integrated EV Charging and PCM Storage for Efficient Space Heating
Authors: Cagri Kutlu1; Abdullah Dik1; Mehmet Tahir Erdinc1,2; Yuehong Su1; Saffa Riffat1
Affiliation: 1Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, UK
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tarsus University, 33400 Tarsus/Mersin, Turkey
Abstract: This paper conducts a comparative analysis of photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) and hybrid solar systems, integrating both electric vehicle (EV) charging and phase change material (PCM)-enhanced heat storage, tailored for efficient space heating in low solar irradiance environments. The core focus is on optimizing the size and proportion of the solar collectors, alongside the strategic use of PV modules, to maximize system efficiency and environmental sustainability. Through control systems, the operation of these solar setups is finely adjusted to meet residential heating demands working with heat pump while minimizing CO2 emissions. The study employs an advanced optimization framework that evaluates different configurations of PV/T and separate PV and thermal collectors. It examines the impact of various collector setups on the system's overall performance, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and CO2 emission reduction. Additionally, smart controls are designed to optimize the timing of heat pump operation and EV charging, aligning with periods of low electricity tariffs and high renewable energy output. By leveraging real-world weather data and a detailed building energy model, the research ensures that optimized solutions are both practical and effective, offering significant improvements over traditional heating systems.
