| Hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems are envisioned to co-produce thermal energy and electricity by utilizing the full solar spectrum, something single junction PV cells do not do. Additionally, the need for cost-effective storage becomes increasingly important as solar penetration increases. A concentrating hybrid PVT system has been modeled, built, and experimentally evaluated at the University of Tulsa using a novel nanoparticle based fluid that acts as the thermal absorber and optical filter. This thesis presents on-sun experimental results from this collector. |
