Evaluation of a PV-TEG Hybrid System Configuration for an Improved Energy Output: A Review

Abstract

The development of sustainable energy, in particular solar energy, is essential to achieving future energy demands. Solar radiation and heat energy will provide the required electricity needed in daily life. Photovoltaics and thermoelectric energy conversion have been developed over the years. Photovoltaics also converts the ultraviolet-visible areas of the solar spectrum, while thermoelectric uses the Infrared region. Combination of photovoltaic and thermoelectric effects will expand the efficient spectrum range. Research has recently been conducted on hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric systems to increase conversion efficiency. The purpose of this work is to review the primary concepts of the hybrid photovoltaics-thermoelectric generator. The work summarises the different methods used to combine hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric systems. A proposed PV-TEG Hybrid system using shingle in between the PV and the TEG is presented. Further research on the hybrid system is also encouraged due to encouraging performance