Project Number: KD05LMS
One of the easiest ways to improve photovoltaic (PV) performance is to cool the panels. While simply spraying or pouring water over the panels works, it presents a high cost in terms of water and energy use. These types of cooling systems also require a high pump switching frequency, which results in a reduced pump lifetime.
The cooling system allows for significant net energy gain when used to cool the panels and with little water consumption. The system can be added on to existing pv systems making it cost efficient to install and it can also be incorporated into completely new solar panel system. The cooling system could potentially increase the yield from solar panels by up to 10% yearly.
Application
The use of this invention is cooling of photovoltaic modules both on land, and especially floating or offshore photovoltaics, where the water supply is unlimited.
Small scale prototypes have been manufactured and the system is being tested and the group is currently working on the design of the large scale prototypes.
Intellectual Property Status
Commercial Interest
We are looking for potential licensees and collaborators to develop a final product for commercialisation.
Ing. Ryan Bugeja
Prof. Luciano Mule鈥� Stagno
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Supported through the Maritime Seed Award 2020
Supported through the Energy and Water Agency R&I scheme