Numerical analysis of energy conversion in a PV-TGS (mSi-Bi 2 Te 3 ): A based approach in materials simulation

Numerical analysis of energy conversion in a PV-TGS (mSi-Bi 2 Te 3 ): A based approach in materials simulation | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Numerical analysis of energy conversion in a PV-TGS (mSi-Bi 2 Te 3 ): A based approach in materials simulation Demetrio Fuentes-Hernández, Marissa Vargas-Ramírez, Edgar Arturo Chávez-Urbiola, and 1 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6746462/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract A simulation model was developed to determine the power generated by a Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generation System (PV-TGS). The model yielded results that differed from those previously reported by other authors for PV panels and cells by a range of -0.017% to +1.74%. In thermoelectric production, the results deviated by a range of -2.27% to -2.80%. The model was formulated based on the constitutive equations of the phenomena inherent to the photovoltaic generation of a monocrystalline silicon PV panel (mSi) and the thermoelectric generation of bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) Thermoelectric Generators (TEG). The primary variables of interest were irradiance (G), panel operating temperature (TPPV), and the cold section of the TEG (Tc), as well as the generated electrical power (P). The research outcomes enabled the determination of the optimal number of TEGs for the PV-TGS design, considering the temperature difference between the TPPV and Tc sections. Keywords Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generation Systems, computer simulation, energy transfer, thermoelectric generators, solar hybrid systems. Highlights PV-TGS simulation from manufacturing materials presents a compelling alternative for forecasting electrical power output. Forecasting the electrical energy generation of a PV-TGS enables the determination of the optimal number TEGs. There are equivalent PV-TGS based on the Tc and the TPPV. The utilization of TEG presents a viable alternative to enhance the performance of photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generation Systems computer simulation energy transfer thermoelectric generators solar hybrid systems. Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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