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Energy and exergy analysis of a solar photovoltaic module performance under the Sahelian Environment

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This work focuses on the performance study of a photovoltaic solar module based on energy and exergy analysis. The experimental data were obtained by precise measurements during a clear sky day March 20, 2018 and a cloudy day March 27, 2018 in the Laboratory of Chemistry and Materials Physics (LCPM) at the Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, Senegal (12° 34 N, 16° 16 E). Exergy, energy and power conversion efficiency were evaluated for the two days based on measured parameters such as solar intensity, ambient temperature and module temperature. We find that the exergy efficiency varies between 4.5 and 8.93%, the energy efficiency varies between 11.08 and 14.50% and the power conversion efficiency varies between 7.98 and 10.49% throughout the day in the clear sky. While for the cloudy day the exergy efficiency varies between 2.00 and 9.45%, the energy efficiency ranges from 12.41 and 14.5% and the power conversion efficiency varies between 8.93 and 10.46%. Key words: Exergy, energy, photovoltaic module, performance analysis, efficiency, thermal exergy.

Source: International Journal of the Physical Sciences

DOI: 10.5897/ijps2018.4739

Authors: Sidibba Ahmed, Ndiaye Diene, Kobor Diouma, El Bah Menny, Bouhamady Sidi

Institutions: Université Gaston Berger, Ziguinchor University, Université de Nouakchott

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2884942290