Performance evaluation of hybrid modified micro-channel solar cell thermal tile: an experimental validation

Abstract

In this communication, an attempt has been made to evaluate the performance of hybrid modified micro-channel solar cell
thermal (MCSCT) tile. Based on energy balance of each component of modified MCSCT tile, analytical expressions for the
different parameters of modified MCSCT tiles connected in series have been derived. An attempt has also been made to
validate the thermal model with experimental results of prototype of modified micro-channel solar cell thermal tile in indoor condition for New Delhi. An indoor test setup and modified micro-channel solar cell thermal (MCSCT) tile has been
developed for experimental purpose. Performance evaluation of modified micro-channel solar cell thermal tile over different
intensities has been studied. It has been observed that the thermal and electrical efficiency of the modified micro-channel solar cell thermal tile are 35.7 % and 12.4 %, respectively. On the basis of numerical computation, overall energy and exergy
analysis have also been carried out.