M. Arif Fikri and Samykano, Mahendran and Pandey, Adarsh Kumar * and Kadirgama, K. and Kumar, R. Reji and Selvaraj, Jeyraj and Nasrudin Abd Rahim and Tyagi, V. V. and Sharma, Kamal and Saidur, Rahman * (2022) Recent progresses and challenges in cooling techniques of concentrated photovoltaic thermal system: a review with special treatment on phase change materials (PCMs) based cooling. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 241. pp. 1-33. ISSN 1879-3398
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Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) system is one of the efficient and economical photovoltaics (PV) technologies. The fundamental principle of using CPV system is a substitution of expensive cell area with inexpensive optics. Concentrating the solar radiation on small areas enhances the power output. However, operating at high temperatures can potentially impair their life span and performance. Thus, cooling medium plays a crucial role in refining the CPV system's efficiency. The integration of the CPV system with Phase change materials (PCMs) provides a state-of-the-art hybrid design for both thermal and electrical outputs, suggesting a better utilization of solar energy. Nano-enhanced Phase Change Materials (NePCMs) were demonstrated to be the best combination for optimal behavior, such as storing and releasing energy quicker during the phase transition process without help from external systems. Key objective of this review article is to present the latest works and technical challenges on the application of PCMs and NePCMs in Concentrated Photovoltaic Thermal (CPVT) as cooling and thermal energy storage mediums to improve PV cell efficiency. This review leads to the current gaps in the research and recommends future work on developing new PCMs, and NePCMs integrated CPV systems for improved performance, life span and economic feasibility.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cooling techniques; phase change materials; nano-enhanced phase change materials; thermal regulation medium; concentrated photovoltaic thermal system; CPVT; concentration ratio |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Sunway University > Faculty of Engineering and Technology [formerly School of Engineering and Technology until 14 November 2025; School of Science and Technology until 2020] > Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology |
| Depositing User: | Ms Yong Yee Chan |
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| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2026 08:21 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2026 08:21 |
| URI: | http://repository.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/3453 |
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