Flat plate combined photovoltaic/thermal energy system

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6427978

Strong, S J ^[1]; Kreisman, W S

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1. Solar Design Associates, Canton, MA

The work described began with the author's interest in developing a combined photovoltaic/thermal (P.V./T.) system for residential applications where aesthetics and efficiency were prime considerations. Sponsored in part by a research and development grant from the US Department of Energy and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the design work investigated air and liquid as heat transfer media, cell configuration and efficiencies, cell bonding and encapsulation, glazing systems and architectural integration. A prototype high density, high efficiency liquid cooled P.V./T. module was constructed and is currently being tested. Plans are now underway for the construction of a residence using this system. The design tradeoffs associated with P.V./T. systems are discussed, describing the design development and fabrication methods.

• OSTI ID: 6427978
• Report Number(s): CONF-800604-P3
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FABRICATION
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