INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMAL MODULE (PVT)

摘要

An integrated photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) module includes a layer of solar cells, a transparent layer, a first encapsulation layer, a second encapsulation layer, a thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer, and a thermal collector. The transparent layer is placed above the layer of solar cells. The first encapsulation layer is encapsulated in between the transparent layer and the layer of solar cells. The second encapsulation layer is encapsulated below the layer of solar cells. The second encapsulation layer conducts heat energy from the layer of solar cells. The thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer is adapted to provide electrical insulation and thermal heat transfer. The thermal collector, in contact with the thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer, is adapted to contain a heat transfer fluid. The thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer is placed in between the second encapsulation layer and the thermal collector.

主权项

1. An integrated photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) module comprising:
a layer of solar cells that comprises an upper face and a lower face, wherein said upper face is exposed to solar radiation; a transparent layer that is placed above said layer of solar cells, wherein said transparent layer reduces a heat loss from said upper face of said layer of solar cells; a first encapsulation layer that is encapsulated in between said transparent layer and said layer of solar cells, wherein said first encapsulation layer conducts light energy from said solar radiation and transmits said light energy to said layer of solar cells; a second encapsulation layer that is encapsulated below said layer of solar cells, wherein said second encapsulation layer conducts heat energy from said layer of solar cells, wherein said second encapsulation layer is selected from at least one of (a) a silicone, (b) a polyolefin, (c) a thermally conductive silicone, and (d) a thermally conductive polyolefin; a thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer that is adapted to provide electrical insulation and thermal heat transfer; and a thermal collector, in contact with said thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer, that is adapted to contain a heat transfer fluid, wherein said thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer is placed in between said second encapsulation layer and said thermal collector.