COMBINATION OF PVT-COLLECTORS WITH USING OF CONTROLLED CONNECTIONS.

The paper shows the energy characteristics and efficiency of photovoltaic thermal solar collectors. The possibility of combining photovoltaic thermal collectors in series and in parallel is considered. Calculations have been made. The connection of the thermal and photovoltaic parts of the collectors using a switching device is shown, and the possibility of dynamic connection of both the thermal and electric parts in one energy-generating system is shown. Emphasis is placed on the possibility of integrating a photovoltaic thermal collector with an automatic control system, for effective operation and joint thermal and electrical regulation in autonomous and grid modes. Conclusions are made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]