A Comprehensive Review of PV Module Cooling Method Using Hybrid Nanofluids

Abstract

The ongoing advancements in photovoltaic (PV) technology have significantly bolstered solar energy's competitiveness against traditional energy sources. Nonetheless, PV modules face efficiency challenges due to heightened temperatures. Various cooling techniques have emerged to combat this, with nanofluids showing promise. These engineered suspensions of nanoparticles in a base fluid have superior thermal properties, making them ideal for dissipating heat from PV modules. Lately, hybrid nanofluids have gained traction for PV cooling by blending multiple nanoparticle types. This review comprehensively evaluates such cooling methods, delving into nanofluid principles, hybrid nanofluid synthesis, and their application in PV thermal management. It critically examines experimental and computational studies on the effectiveness of hybrid nanofluids in photovoltaic (PV) cooling, addressing both challenges and prospects. This review contributes to advancing PV cooling techniques using hybrid nanofluids by synthesizing existing research. Hybrid nanofluids exhibit significant potential in enhancing solar collector efficiency due to their superior thermo-physical properties compared to conventional fluids. This literature underscores the need to address pertinent challenges for future investigations.