Solar Combined PV/T Panels

gasfolk

... combined PV/T panels (see links) available in the USA, I would appreciate any info. Thanks, gf

<A HREF="http://www.pv-t.org">http://www.pv-t.org</A>

<A HREF="http://live.pege.org/2007-intersolar/combined-collector.htm">http://live.pege.org/2007-intersolar/combined-collector.htm</A>

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gasfolk

Edited...

...to correct links.

hot_rod

this company builds

thermal panels to fit to the back of PV panels. increases PV panel performance and some thermal output as well.

www.sundrumsolar.com

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gasfolk

Thanks, Hot Rod...

They are surprisingly close by.

I'd be interested in further examples and how closely any available panels approach the theoretical limit of the thermal and photovoltaic outputs, if anyone can point me to stateside readings.

Thanks, gf

gasfolk

"PV/T collectors can generate more energy per unit surface area than side by side photovoltaic modules and solar thermal collectors, at a potentially lower production and installation cost."

http://www.pv-t.org/public/DE2-5_22nd_EU_PVSEC_2007_Paper_Market_Modelling_Testing_Demonstration.pdf