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FEM based thermal model of an agrivoltaic system
Journal
Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
ISSN
01608371
Date Issued
2022-01-01
Author(s)
Rane, Karan
Verma, Navni
Contractor, Ardeshir
Shiradkar, Narendra
Abstract
This study aims at building a finite element model of an agrivoltaic system for thermal simulation. The system under consideration consists of an array of PV modules over a shadenet covering an array of plant crops. The plant crops are modelled as porous mediums for computing air flow. The solar radiative energy recieved by the various components of the system is computed using the surface to surface radiation equations. Heat loss in PV modules and plants by convection is modelled. This model also accounts for heat loss in plants through evaporative cooling. The physical properties of plants are assumed from literature. Properties that need experimental determination are treated as variable parameters.
Volume
2022-June
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