APPLICATION OF HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC/THERMAL SOLAR SYSTEMS TO BUILDINGS

Abstract

Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid technology has been intensively developed over the last few decades. Nowadays, this technology is very popular in terms of harvesting solar energy. Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar systems convert solar energy into electricity and heat with a single device which is a good advancement for future energy demands. This report presents the review of applications of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) solar systems as building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) systems. This report also covers research works on future development of a PV/T collector as a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) system.