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> Maybe the efficiency goes down to much and limits the range of regions where it is viable? Actually, efficiency for PV would go up (the colder the cell, the
by danmaz74 11y ago
> Maybe the efficiency goes down to much and limits the range of regions where it is viable?
Actually, efficiency for PV would go up (the colder the cell, the higher the efficiency).
> Maybe there are regulatory issues with water + power systems so close together (driving up installation and maintenance prices).
Maybe, that would be interesting to learn :)
- detaro 11y agoI don't know if cells would be colder, since the heat collection parts works at liquid temperatures of 80°C or if they don't use water directly even over 100°C. The heat collecting system wants to be as hot as possible, the solar cells as cold as possible. Also, the cells decrease efficiency of the heat collection part.
- danmaz74 11y agoIf you get the heat from the cells, they need to become colder for sure.