Comprehensive analysis of PCM container construction effects PV panels thermal management

Abstract Current research aims to identify the finest phase change material container construction and tries to close the design gap for optimum photovoltaic panel thermal management. The phase change material is used as heat sink of photovoltaic panel and heat source for thermoelectric generator. The latent heat of phase change material maximizes the power generation from thermoelectric generator. The results show that the efficiency of the photovoltaic panel was enhanced by 3% and steady for ten hours. The photovoltaic panel electrical output power was enhanced by 25% under different weather conditions. The hybrid cooling system with capsules phase change material cavity shows a significant enhancement and stability in thermal system management, photovoltaic efficiency, and system output power.