Open AccessV-Trough Optimization for a Multipurpose Integrated Solar Energy Project in Helwan of Egypt
Author(s) -
Yasser A. Abdel-Hadi,
Mohamed Sabry,
Ahmed Ghitas,
Harjit Singh,
David Redpath
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1171/1/012006
Subject(s) - parabolic trough , solar energy , photovoltaic system , environmental science , process engineering , thermal , automotive engineering , grid , nuclear engineering , meteorology , materials science , engineering , electrical engineering , geology , physics , geodesy
A solar concentrator of the type V-Trough is designed for a multipurpose integrated solar energy project in Helwan of Egypt. A suitable place in the NRIAG is selected. A concentration ratio matching the stability of the unconventional cooling technique for PV module 2.3 is chosen. A new cooling system with heat pipes for the module is manufactured. The optimum angles of setting the system for a maximum performance during the year are calculated using a ray tracing technique. The optimum dimensions of the PV module are 100 cm × 35 cm with an output voltage of 11.4 V and an output current of 4.29 A. The results show that establishing a solar thermal PV project with these conditions is promising for providing energy for off-grid local multipurpose integrated solar energy projects in that area.