Calculating Heat Transfer of Photovoltaic Panels

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Calculating the heat transfer of photovoltaic panels involves understanding the materials used and their thermal conductivities. The type of heat transfer—whether between solids, solid to liquid, or solid to gas—affects the calculations. It's essential to consider the mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction and convection. Additionally, the heat transfer coefficient can vary with temperature. Accurate calculations require a comprehensive analysis of these factors.
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I am doing a photovoltaic experiment and I wanted to know if anyone knew the heat transfer value of a photovoltaic panel or how to calculate it.
 
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xharville said:
I am doing a photovoltaic experiment and I wanted to know if anyone knew the heat transfer value of a photovoltaic panel or how to calculate it.
That depends on the materials (and their thermal conducitivies) and the environment. Is this heat transfer between solids, solid to liquid, or solid to gas (e.g. air). Then one must consider whether there is conduction or convection (solid to moving liquid or gas). The heat transfer coefficient may be temperature dependent.
 

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