A review of solar photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system for electricity generation

Li, Guiqiang; Shittu, Samson; Diallo, Thierno M.O.; Yu, Min; Zhao, Xudong; Ji, Jie

Abstract

Solar energy application in a wider spectrum has the potential for high efficiency energy conversion. However, solar cells can only absorb photon energy of the solar spectrum near the solar cell band-gap energy, and the remaining energy will be converted into thermal energy. The thermoelectric generator is a good choice to utilize this thermal energy. This paper analyses the feasibility of photovoltaic-thermoelectric (PV-TE), and reviews the current types and performance of PV-TE. Furthermore, it presents the optimization and development of PV-TE. In addition, this paper presents the challenge and efficient improvement of PV-TE in actual application. Therefore, this paper would provide a valuable reference for further research into the field of PV-TE and its applications.

Citation

Li, G., Shittu, S., Diallo, T. M., Yu, M., Zhao, X., & Ji, J. (2018). A review of solar photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system for electricity generation. Energy, 158, 41-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.06.021

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Jun 4, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jun 5, 2018
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jun 5, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 6, 2019
• Print ISSN: 0360-5442
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 158
• Pages: 41-58
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.06.021
• Keywords: PV-TE; Wide solar spectrum; Electricity generation; Hybrid solar system
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/864674
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544218310740