Optimization of photoelectric thermal module design

Photovoltaic thermal modules (FEM) are solar energy converters. Their field of application is quite extensive and covers almost all industries, from agriculture to rocket and space technology. The use of such sources has the following advantages: the energy used is constantly resumed and its resources are not limited, there is little impact on the environment, due to the absence of harmful emissions and waste, and accessibility for the population. However, renewable sources also have significant disadvantages that do not allow them to be used to generate high capacity. The main disadvantages of these sources are low efficiency and dependence on geographical and climatic conditions, as well as the level of insolation (for photovoltaic modules). Technologies are developing in many countries around the world to improve the efficiency of these sources and increase their capacity. Research is going in the direction of improving the design of sources, as well as the materials that are part of them. These requirements are due to the need to obtain more power from the photoelectric thermal module at a lower cost. During the study, the parameters affecting the efficiency of the solar collector were evaluated, the effect of thermal insulation of various types on the efficiency of the solar collector was analyzed, and the heat flow in the wall of the absorbent body was simulated.