Explain in your words how far is research in the field of
combined solar pannels (PV & Thermal)?
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Answer:
Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. The photovoltaic effect is commercially utilized for electricity generation and as photosensors.
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some interesting information can be found on www.newformenergy.com/hybrid-solar-solution which explains optimalisation of solar energy. One of the problems of traditional PV is the efficiency loss of about 0.5% per degree increase of the panel. panels can easily become 100 degrees in full sun, thus loosing a substial converson power. The hybrid solution cools the panels down by water (and heats the water). such solutions are cost efficient when apart for the need for electric power also hot water is needed.