PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS

Rekha L, Vijayalakshmi M M, Natarajan E

Abstract: Electrical and thermal energy have wider applications in the life of mankind. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) system is a hybrid system to produce both thermal and electrical energy. Chennai has an approximate climate and is highly suitable for using PVT hybrid systems. This paper presents the mathematical analyze of the thermal, electrical and exergetic performance of a PVT system augmented by a Flat Plate Collector (FPC) for a typical domestic application. The system is found to have 11 % of average electrical efficiency, 15 % of overall exergy efficiency and 56% overall energy efficiency.

Keywords: energy, exergy, photovoltaic, hybrid, flat plate collector, solar water heater.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2013.0210041