MAXIN – Pre-development of a solar energy module that converts the solar irradiation into heat and power with high efficiency due to a maximized (optimized) integration of the two technologies (solar collectors and PV) into one completely new designed product

• Research unit: SFOE
• Project number: SI/501395

Key words (English)

PVT, insulating glass units IGU, Glasolo, covered PVT collector

Short description (German)

Ausarbeitung eines Konzeptes für einen neuartigen einfachen verglasten PVT Kollektor, welcher nicht auf der Kombination eines Standard PV Modules mit einem Wärmeübertrager beruht. Stattdessen werden die beiden Technologien auf einem ganz neuen Konzept basierend verbunden, was einen abgedeckten PVT Kollektor mit hoher Leistungsfähigkeit bei niedrigen Fertigungskosten ermöglicht. Ziel des Projekts ist die Anfertigung eines Demonstrator.

Short description (English)

Development of a concept for a new kind of single glazed PVT collector that doesn't simply combine a standard PV module with a heat exchanger. But, both technologies shall be combined based on a completely new concept promising a high performing PVT collector at low production costs. Aim of the project is the manufacturing of a demonstrator.

Final report (English)

Related documents

• MAXIN Pre-development of a solar energy module that converts the solar irradiation into heat and power with high efficiency due to a maximized (optimized) integration of the two technologies (solar collectors and PV) into one completely new designed product - Final Report (Phase 1) [PDF] 1'796 kB