The Contribution of Active Cooling on Perovskite Photovoltaic Cell Performance and Its Impact on The Power Production

Abstract

The main goal of this study is to investigate techniques for improving the electrical efficiency of a photovoltaic (PV) panel in a controlled laboratory environment. The efficiency of a photovoltaic (PV) panel is impacted by both the magnitude of solar radiation it receives and the surrounding temperature. Essentially, the electrical efficiency of a photovoltaic (PV) panel will decline as its operating temperature increases due to these conditions. The performance of photovoltaic (PV) panels diminishes when water passes over the frontal surface of the panel. In order to address this issue, a direct current water pump is utilized. This system employs water cooling to efficiently control internal temperature, thereby improving power generation. The investigated cooling method improves the average electricity production due to the self-cleaning surface of the PV panel. Furthermore, the economic viability of the technique was evaluated.