Citation

Sultan, Sakhr M. and Tso, Chih Ping and Abdullah, M. Z. and Sopian, K. (2025) A new performance assessment method for photovoltaic module enhancing techniques based on power and cost effectiveness factor. Results in Engineering, 27. p. 106168. ISSN 2590-1230

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Abstract

The performance and economic viability of photovoltaic (PV) systems can be significantly influenced by thermal management strategies, particularly PV cooling technologies. However, existing evaluation methods do not effectively determine whether a PV cooler has achieved its maximum potential or if further improvement is possible. To address this gap, this study introduces the power and cost effectiveness factor ( )—a novel metric designed to comprehensively assess the trade-off between power enhancement and cost in PV cooling systems. The metric is formulated by comparing the power output and total cost of a PV module integrated with a cooler to the ideal power-to-cost ratio of the same module under standard test conditions (STC). The value of ranges between 0 and 1, where a value of 1 indicates that the cooler enables the PV system to reach its maximum performance, and a value of 0 reflects minimal or no improvement. To validate the applicability of this metric, data from previous experimental studies were analyzed. The results demonstrate that is suitable for real-world scenarios and provides a consistent framework for evaluating and comparing PV cooling technologies. The influential parameters of were also analyzed. The findings underscore the necessity of jointly optimizing performance and cost during the design phase. Ultimately, the metric offers a robust tool for classifying PV coolers, with potential benefits for researchers, system designers, and manufacturers seeking to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PV systems.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Solar energy, Photovoltaic module, PV enhancer, Cost effectiveness Power, Assessment, Performance, Cooler, Reflector
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK9001-9401 Nuclear engineering. Atomic power
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 06:52
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 07:16
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/14296

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