The solar driven heat pump concept consists of combining the heat pump technology with solar collectors to enhance the system performances. At the SolarTechLab, a prototype of solar air driven was built and it’s now in the start-up phase. The design thermal power output is of 2 kW. The figure below shows two pictures of…
The second experimental measurements of PV modules affected by “snail trail” or “micro-crack” phenomena has been completed. Maximum power and daily energy production can be decreased by 30% when this phenomenon occurs.
Two different types of roll bond applied to conventional PV modules have been currently tested. The difference lays in the insulation material: the first use an innovative coating, while the second has a phase change material.
Images of the solar eclipse (March 20th, 2015) from SolarTechLAB
Two innovative PVT systems are currently tested. The particularity of the PVT is the integration in a shingle.They are expected to have less issues for roof integration/installation, being also equipped with fast piping connections. The two PVT systems differ for the heat recovery design and materials. Aims of the testing is the definition of the…
3Sun panels based on tandem cells a-Si and microcristalline cells are now installed at SolarTechLAB. Characterization activity have started and preliminary results will be available soon.
The first flight of Unmanned Aerial Systems for PV monitoring was succesfully attempted at Solar Tech Lab.
The first month of experimental activity on photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectors (aka hybrid PV/T systems or PVT) has been completed showing the potentiality of this technology.
The first experimental measurements of PV modules affected by “snail trails” phenomenon has been completed. Daily energy production can be decreased by 30% when this phenomenon occurs.
A novel prototype of micro wind power generator has been installed in our laboratory facility thanks to the partnership with BS Energie Srl.The wind turbine will be integrated in the off-grid system with PV modules and batteries.