Modelling of photovoltaic solar cells by modifying fins configuration of the air-cooled heat sinks for power generation

Abstract

The present research focus on three configurations ways of the cooling air-duct of a monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) cell. The spacing within the fins, the fin’s thickness, and the height of fins were examined to find out which is the best system configuration capable to decrease the PV cell temperature and thus, increase its efficiency. Economical approach was used to unbalance the decision where there’s no much difference in terms of the achieved efficiency. Lastly, models to predict the PV panel temperature were investigated and presented to provide a basic understanding of the change magnitude produced by these three configurations.