Conductive heat losses are due to thermal gradients between the PV module and other materials (including the surrounding air) with which the PV module is in contact. The ability of the PV module to transfer heat to its surroundings is characterized by the thermal resistance and configuration of the materials used to encapsulate the solar cells.
During the design and installation process of solar panels, a significant amount of attention is given to factors like sunlight absorption and conversion efficiency. However, thermal conductivity in solar panels is frequently overlooked.
The ability of the PV module to transfer heat to its surroundings is characterized by the thermal resistance and configuration of the materials used to encapsulate the solar cells. Conductive heat flow is analogous to conductive current flow in an electrical circuit.
Normally measured in W/ (m/K), thermal conductivity represents one of the three main methods of heat transfer with the other two being convection and radiation. Materials like metals or minerals are good conductors.
The module temperature is determined by the equilibrium between heat generated in the PV module by the sun and the conduction, convection and radiative heat loss from the module. Conductive heat losses are due to thermal gradients between the PV module and other materials (including the surrounding air) with which the PV module is in contact.
Generally, PCMs are the common energy storage medium for solar systems due to their high thermal storage density, isothermal nature of the storage process within a certain temperature range, and easy control . The thermal properties of PCMs have garnered significant research interest, as they are critical considerations for PCM selection.
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