Ultra-thin and lightweight photovoltaic/thermal collections for building integration
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Date
2017-09
Publication Type
Conference Paper
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Abstract
Unglazed PVT collector concepts to cover electricity and heat demands of LowEx Buildings have been experimentally and numerically evaluated. Critical aspects affecting electrical and thermal efficiency are identified. A promising solution was found in the direct lamination of thin-film solar cells onto a channel-plate thermal collector resulting in a highly efficient, super-light (<4kg/m2) and ultra-thin (<4mm) PVT collector. The lightweight design simplifies building integration and reduces the amount of materials and associated costs as well as environmental impacts.
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CISBAT 2017 International Conference Future Buildings & Districts – Energy Efficiency from Nano to Urban Scale
Journal / series
Volume
122
Pages / Article No.
409 - 414
Publisher
Elsevier
Event
International Conference on Future Buildings & Districts – Energy Efficiency from Nano to Urban Scale (CISBAT 2017)
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Subject
hybrid collector; unglazed; building integration; solar thermal; photovoltaic; LowEx
Organisational unit
03902 - Schlüter, Arno / Schlüter, Arno