Adebayo Adeniyi D¹* and Emu Chuks²

¹Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria
²Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Niger Delta University, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Adebayo Adeniyi D, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria.

Received: February 06, 2025; Published: April 25, 2025

Abstract

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have gained significant attention for their potential in various applications, particularly in storing solar thermal energy as latent heat. This capability of PCMs addresses the intermittent nature of solar energy, making them a crucial component in solar thermal systems. These systems are broadly classified into active and passive categories. In active solar thermal systems, solar collectors convert solar energy into thermal energy, which is then stored in insulated tanks filled with PCMs. Additionally, PCMs can be integrated beneath photovoltaic panels to regulate their temperature and store thermal energy for subsequent cooling and heating applications. The thermal efficiency of PCM-insulated tanks is comparable to that of solar collectors, enhancing the overall system efficiency. Passive solar systems, on the other hand, utilize building components such as windows, walls, and floors to capture solar energy. PCMs can be embedded in walls for passive heating, thermal insulation, and cooling, exploiting their low thermal conductivity and high heat storage capacity.x`

Keywords: Phase Change Materials (PCMs); Photovoltaic (PV)

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Citation

Citation: Adebayo Adeniyi D and Emu Chuks. “Optimization of Energy Efficiency of a Solar Powered PV Cooling System with PCM Storage Tank".Acta Scientific Computer Sciences 7.2 (2025): 10-16.

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