Energy transport modeling of PV/T collectors

Measuring the operating parameters of a new type of heat pipe system PV/T collector, the characteristics of the design parameters and the cooling circumstances of PV modules were determined. Based on these results, it can be stated, that the electricity production of PV/T collector is lower than a standard PV modules, but the overall efficiency provides outstanding performance, although it is clear from the measurement data that it is not capable to heat up the refrigerant fluid to the same level as at the flat- and evacuated tube solar collectors and so at a new system design these circumstances have to be taken into account.