A PANEL-SHAPED, HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC/THERMAL DEVICE

摘要

A panel-shaped hybrid photovoltaic/thermal device (1) comprising metal absorption means (6) for converting solar energy into thermal energy, and laminated, panel-shaped photovoltaic means (2) comprising photovoltaic cells (3) of a crystalline silicon for converting solar energy into electric energy. The photovoltaic means (2) and the absorption means (6) have been joined to form a single assembly with the interposition of a metal-containing plastic material (10) having bonding properties. The device (1) is constructionally simple and suited for optimizing the electric and thermal efficiency.