Abstract Presently, among the various technologies for solar energy utilization, photovoltaic/thermal-solar assisted heat pump system can be identified as an important area of research. The system involves the favourable integration… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Presently, among the various technologies for solar energy utilization, photovoltaic/thermal-solar assisted heat pump system can be identified as an important area of research. The system involves the favourable integration of photovoltaic modules with a heat pump and thereby cogenerates heat and electricity with improved performance coefficient and overall efficiency. Compared to the other hot water technologies that use either conventional or non-conventional energy resources, this system is more energy efficient and reliable. Here, a critique of the existing literature is carried out to understand the current status and shortcomings of this field. The in-house designed and developed photovoltaic/thermal-solar assisted heat pump system is also discussed. It can be identified that this system is a promising technology for the future, which still provides sufficient scope for further studies.
               
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