Hybrid PV cooling system boosts electrical efficiency by 26%, provides building ventilation

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Researchers developed a hybrid photovoltaic cooling system combining rear-side evaporative cooling with intermittent front-side water spraying. The design reportedly boosts electrical efficiency by up to 26% and provides precooled ventilation air that could reduce building cooling needs in hot, arid climates.

Researchers have developed a hybrid PV cooling system that combines rear-side evaporative cooling with intermittent front-side water spraying, increasing electrical efficiency by up to 26%. The system also produces precooled ventilation air, offering potential for reducing building cooling loads in hot, arid climates. The post Hybrid PV cooling system boosts electrical efficiency by 26%, provides building ventilation appeared first on pv magazine Global.