European Journal Of Advances In Engineering And Technology
Published June 30, 2019 | Version v1
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Development of a Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Co Power Generation for Domestic Use

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  • 1. Department of Marine Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
  • 2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
  • 3. Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu, Nigeria

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A solar photovoltaic and solar thermal co-power generation (SPSTCPG) system is attracting more awareness in sustainable development. This study investigated an SPSTCPG system which consists of PV panel sandwiched with continuous flow of water in a 3mm copper pipe. The heat energy produced is conserved using a well lagged 20 liters silver primary storage tank.  This was aimed to maximize the usage of natural energy from sun light ( photo light and heat), the research has revealed that, the efficiency of electricity generated increases by cooling the PV panel , the design was modelled to fabricate a system with local materials, with low production cost and relatively low maintenance cost. The SPSTCPG developed system produced 20 liters of water at 37 °C in 6hours of sunlight with system efficiency of 73% and able to rotate through 270°, at NO SUN period, the system was connected to a DC auxiliary heater to compensate for heat loss for the operation period.

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