Building
integrated
photovoltaic
system
This paper proposes an application of Thermoelectric
cooling system for PV module for the enhancement of
efficiency and life time of module. Results of the simulation
shows that proposed cooling method improves efficiency of
PV module but at the cost of minimal power loss. The
detailed analysis of the model indicates that performance and
life enhancement of BIPV module could be achieved with
10oC cooling without loss of power.
It is proposed to use TEM application as power
generator utilizing heat generated at PV module and PV/TEG
system with complimentary use of cooling and heating
application for best efficiency improvement of PV system in
next phase of research.