Abstract
The global photovoltaic capacity increased to around 760 GW in 2020, with a year-on-year increase of about 139 GW from 2019. As new photovoltaic systems continue to grow, there is a need for better and more reliable mathematical models to predict the performance of these systems. This article presents a comprehensive review of mathematical models for predicting the overall performance of photovoltaic devices, including their optical, thermal, electrical, and structural performance, as well as their exergo-economic analysis. The importance and significance of various aspects of these multi-physics models are highlighted, along with the future directions for improving the reliability and practical use of these models for design, performance evaluation, and optimization of such systems.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 115414 |
Journal | Energy Conversion and Management |
Volume | 258 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Apr 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Electrical
- Exergy
- Optical
- Photovoltaic review
- Radiation
- Structural
- Thermal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology