Heat Sink Design for Solar Cell Temperature Control

Thermal management system for photovoltaic panels that enhances power output and increases panel lifespan through controlled temperature management. The system integrates a phase change material (PCM) layer with a Seebeck thermoelectric generator (TEG) and a heat sink. The PCM absorbs solar radiation, releasing heat that is stored in the TEGs. The TEGs convert this stored heat into electrical energy, while the heat sink transfers the remaining heat to a water flow system. This closed-loop system maintains optimal operating temperatures for the PV panel, enabling increased efficiency and lifespan.

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A solar panel design that enhances heat dissipation through strategically integrated heat management elements. The design features a thermally conductive protrusion integrated into the solar panel's backplane, which directs heat away from the panel's backplate. This protrusion is positioned to conduct heat downward along its length, effectively channeling heat away from the panel's backside. The design enables the panel to operate at lower temperatures, potentially extending its lifespan by up to 10 years. The protrusion can be manufactured using a lightweight, water-cooled system that attaches to the panel's backsheet, providing a cost-effective and practical solution for existing solar installations.

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Solar photovoltaic cooling system that utilizes a heat pipe-based cooling mechanism to maintain optimal panel temperature while enhancing efficiency. The system comprises a flat plate with integrated heat pipes, where the plate's back is connected to multiple heat pipes. The heat pipes transfer heat from the solar panel to the air, while the heat pipes' condensation section evaporates heat. The system incorporates strategically positioned metal fins to increase convective heat transfer between the heat pipes and air, thereby maintaining panel temperature and improving efficiency.

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A heat transfer unit and solar cell device that utilizes a novel fin structure to enhance heat transfer efficiency while maintaining solar panel performance. The heat transfer unit features a fin array with protruding fin members that induce turbulent flow patterns, increasing fluid flow rates through the fin channels. The fin array is specifically designed to optimize flow characteristics in the fin channels, with different fin configurations and fin orientations to accommodate various solar panel geometries. The heat transfer unit is integrated into the solar panel design, with the fin array forming a continuous channel through the solar panel surface. The heat transfer unit provides a continuous flow path for heat transfer, while the solar panel maintains its original surface area. This integrated design enables high efficiency heat transfer while maintaining the solar panel's original shape and performance characteristics.

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A solar cell heat management system that integrates a thermal medium into the solar cell structure to enhance thermal performance. The system features a transparent portion for solar radiation absorption, and a fluid flow passage with a heat exchanger that utilizes a thermally conductive fluid as the heat transfer medium. This design enables efficient heat dissipation from the solar cell, particularly in applications where conventional heat management methods are limited by electrical wiring or surface limitations.

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Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) modules that achieve higher conversion efficiency by integrating a continuous surface heat sink over the solar cells. The heat sink, comprising a metal or glass plate with numerous channels, extends across the solar array and is connected to a lamination film containing the photovoltaic cells. This design eliminates gaps and provides a uniform heat transfer path for the solar cells, enabling efficient energy conversion. The heat sink can be made from materials like aluminum or glass, and its thickness can range from 1 mm to 10 cm. The system can be integrated with a pumping device and geothermal probe to provide both cooling and heating functionality.

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A pulsating heat pipe solar panel cooling device that integrates a solar cell panel with a heat pipe system. The device comprises a solar cell panel, a heat pipe bundle, and a water tank. The solar cell panel is mounted on a frame, and the heat pipe bundle is connected to the solar cell panel through a plate groove. The heat pipe system provides efficient heat dissipation from the solar cell to the surrounding environment, while the water tank stores and circulates the heat transfer fluid.

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A solar panel with an integrated heat dissipation system that enhances its thermal performance. The system comprises a heat sink with multiple radiation units formed on its rear surface, which is mounted on the solar panel. The heat sink is designed to effectively dissipate heat from the solar panel through external radiation, thereby improving the overall thermal management of the system.

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A high-performance solar cell heat sink package that optimizes thermal management of multi-junction solar cells while maintaining power generation efficiency. The package features a multi-layer carbon core substrate with thermal vias that efficiently dissipate heat generated by the solar cells in a vertical direction. The substrate's design enables direct heat transfer from the solar cells to the substrate, while the vias provide a high thermal pathway for heat dissipation. The package's structure includes a copper circuit for electrical connections and a gold-plated thermal interface material for electrical bonding. This innovative approach enables superior thermal management of high-efficiency solar cells while maintaining their performance characteristics.

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A heat dissipation system for solar panels that improves thermal management through a novel arrangement of conductive plates and cooling fins. The system features a back-plate with a metal heat dissipation plate, a series of semiconductor cooling fins connecting this plate to the back-plate, and strategically placed fans. This configuration enables efficient heat transfer from the back plate to the solar cells while maintaining optimal operating conditions, thereby extending the lifespan of the solar panel's critical components.

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Solar cooling module and solar panel assembly that integrates heat management into photovoltaic systems. The module features a thin-film cooling sheet with strategically placed through-holes that branch into multiple paths, allowing the heat to be dissipated through a network of channels. The cooling sheet is supported by a heat-insulating sheet, which prevents heat transfer through the sheet. A specialized cooling channel design enables the cooling sheet to maintain its position even when it expands during thermal expansion. The assembly integrates the cooling sheet with the photovoltaic panel, eliminating the need for separate heat management systems.

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A heat sink for photovoltaic solar panels that integrates into the panel structure, enabling efficient cooling without adding separate components. The heat sink comprises a thermally conductive film material, such as metallic or polymer films, with a controlled fin geometry. The films are applied to the solar panel as a single unit, with the fin design optimized for maximum heat transfer while minimizing material usage. The heat sink integrates with the panel's existing structure, eliminating the need for separate components. The design enables precise temperature control and uniform heat distribution across the solar panel surface, while maintaining structural integrity.

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Solar panel design with improved heat dissipation to prevent degradation of cell performance. The panel has a back sheet laminated with an adhesive containing electrothermal filler and polyhydroxyaminoether (PHAE) to strengthen adhesion and minimize peeling. It also has a heat dissipation frame with fins inserted into the back sheet and grooves in the adhesive. This allows direct sunlight to transfer heat through the fins and prevent internal heat buildup. The fins have wings with through-holes between adjacent insertion grooves. This configuration allows insertion of the fins into the back sheet through the grooves.

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Solar cell module with integrated heat dissipation to reduce operating temperature and improve performance and longevity. The module has a cover plate, back plate, and solar cell sandwiched between them. The heat dissipation is achieved by using thermally conductive adhesive films and shaped phase change materials. The adhesive films bond the cover and back plates, while the phase change materials absorb and dissipate heat. The adhesive films contain the phase change material to enhance heat transfer. This allows the module to cool itself without external water or air systems. The phase change material has high latent heat and transition temperature to effectively reduce module temperature.

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Solar cell module with integrated heat management system that enhances photovoltaic efficiency and reliability through optimized thermal dissipation. The module comprises a solar cell sheet sandwiched between a substrate and a panel, with a heat dissipation system comprising a heat conduction layer, a heat preservation layer, and a heat pipe. The heat pipe is positioned between the heat conduction layer and the heat preservation layer, creating a closed thermal path for heat dissipation. This innovative design integrates heat management into the solar cell structure, enabling efficient temperature regulation while maintaining high power conversion efficiency and long system lifespan.

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A heat-dissipating solar panel that enables high-efficiency power generation while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. The solar panel comprises a main body and a heat-dissipating mechanism integrated into the body, which is strategically positioned to dissipate heat away from the photovoltaic cells. This integrated heat management system enables the solar panel to maintain optimal operating temperatures, even under high-power conditions, while maintaining the efficiency and reliability of the photovoltaic cells.

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Solar panel with enhanced heat dissipation through a novel heat management system. The system integrates an expansion unit into the solar panel's structure, specifically designed to conduct heat generated by high-efficiency solar cells to a fixed frame. This expansion unit, comprising a graphite sheet, enables direct heat transfer between the solar cells and the frame, effectively dissipating thermal energy without compromising power generation efficiency. The expansion unit is strategically positioned to maximize heat transfer while maintaining uniform temperature distribution across the solar panel.

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A heat sink for solar panels and equipment that incorporates a cooling system with heat recovery. The heat sink is designed to absorb and dissipate heat generated by solar panels during periods of low solar irradiance, such as winter months. The cooling system captures the heat and transfers it to a heat recovery unit, which extracts the heat energy and reuses it for the solar panels. This innovative approach enables the solar panels to operate more efficiently during periods of reduced solar radiation, while also reducing the thermal stress on the panel materials.

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A heat dissipation structure for solar cells that enhances thermal management through a novel combination of a water-cooling system and a graphene-based heat-conducting layer. The structure integrates a base with a solar panel, featuring a water-cooling system positioned between the panel and a heat-conducting layer comprising graphene blocks. This innovative configuration enables efficient heat transfer between the solar panel and the cooling system, while the graphene blocks provide superior thermal conductivity compared to traditional materials.

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A solar module and solar system design that enhances thermal management through a novel heat dissipation channel integrated into the solar substrate. The channel, comprising a series of curved or angled sub-channels, enables efficient heat transfer between the solar cell and substrate while maintaining structural integrity. This design addresses the thermal management challenges associated with conventional gas-based cooling systems, where heat dissipation is limited by the array's spatial arrangement. The heat dissipation channel enables continuous heat transfer between the solar cell and substrate, improving overall system efficiency and reducing thermal gradients.

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A photovoltaic solar panel system that enables efficient cooling of photovoltaic (PV) systems through phase-change heat pipes. The system uses a heat transfer fluid that can change phase between two or three phases, such as solid particles or liquid, to rapidly transport heat from the PV panel. Unlike traditional cooling systems that require water circulation, this system eliminates the need for pumping and vacuuming, enabling continuous operation while maintaining high efficiency. The phase-change fluid maintains its phase transition characteristics even at elevated temperatures, ensuring reliable heat transfer across the PV panel.

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Solar battery pack with enhanced heat dissipation through a novel cooling system. The pack integrates a solar panel, a water-cooling panel with internal cooling channels, a heat sink assembly, and multiple cooling fans. The water-cooling panel features hollow tubes filled with condensed water, while the heat sink assembly comprises a heat-dissipation plate with strategically positioned fins. The cooling fans are mounted along the solar panel's length, ensuring efficient heat dissipation through a uniform fan distribution. This innovative design enables the solar battery pack to maintain optimal performance while effectively managing thermal management.

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High-efficiency heat radiating device for photovoltaic power generation panels and combined heat and power systems that enables increased power generation rates through enhanced waste heat utilization. The device utilizes a novel heat exchange mechanism that captures and reuses waste heat from the solar panels while simultaneously radiating excess heat back into the environment, thereby increasing overall system efficiency. This approach enables higher power generation rates compared to conventional methods, particularly when integrated with building systems.

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Heat dissipation system for solar cells that utilizes a novel ventilation channel design to dissipate heat generated by photovoltaic cells while minimizing system complexity and maintenance costs. The system features a heat dissipation unit comprising a hollow tube and a heat management module integrated within the tube, with an air intake port at one end and a discharge port at the other. The module is specifically designed to capture and dissipate heat from the photovoltaic cells through a ventilation channel, while the air intake port allows for controlled airflow. This integrated design eliminates the need for separate cooling systems and refrigerants, reducing installation and maintenance costs.

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A photovoltaic solar thermal integrated system that optimizes heat dissipation from photovoltaic modules while maintaining uniform temperature across the system. The system comprises a solar cell module, a micro heat pipe array, and a U-shaped heat exchanger. The micro heat pipe array is positioned on the back of the photovoltaic module and features thin wick-based tubes for efficient heat transfer. The U-shaped heat exchanger passes through the water circulation system and connects to a hot water collection tank. The system achieves improved heat management by strategically positioning the micro heat pipe array in conjunction with the U-shaped heat exchanger, ensuring uniform temperature distribution across the solar module while minimizing thermal gradients.

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A heat sink design that enhances heat dissipation through optimized fin arrangement and cavity geometry. The heat sink features a heat sink body with adjacent cavities containing fins, and a novel ventilation system where the top plates of the housing directly contact the heat sink's fins. This configuration creates a unique interplay between the heat sink's fins and the housing's top plates, enhancing heat transfer while minimizing thermal resistance. The ventilation hole strategically positioned between the top plates enables efficient heat dissipation through the cavity structure.

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A heat dissipation device for solar cells that enhances heat transfer through a novel attachment system. The device comprises a metal body with an integrated heat-conductive frame that spans the back of the solar cell module. The frame is designed to capture heat from the photovoltaic cells and direct it away from the module's rear surface, thereby improving thermal management. This innovative approach enables enhanced heat dissipation while maintaining the conventional solar cell orientation.

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A solar panel with integrated heat management system that enables efficient and reliable operation across a wide temperature range. The system comprises a solar panel with a heat dissipation module, where multiple heat dissipation bodies are arranged in a compact, vacuum-thermocompression process. This modular design eliminates the need for custom heat management solutions and enables the solar panel to maintain optimal performance even when exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

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Solar photovoltaic modules with integrated heat dissipation systems that enable more efficient and cost-effective production. The modules incorporate a thermocompression bonding process where multiple heat pipes are bonded to the solar panel's surface, with each pipe comprising a heat exchanger and a heat-conductive plate. This design enables the heat pipes to dissipate thermal energy from the solar cells, significantly reducing the thermal management requirements compared to traditional cooling systems. The modules also feature a frame that surrounds the heat pipes, providing structural support and thermal insulation. This innovative approach enables the production of solar panels with integrated cooling capabilities, enabling higher efficiency and performance compared to traditional cooling solutions.

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A thermal management system for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules that enables efficient temperature control while maintaining high conversion efficiency. The system integrates a heat-dissipating module with the PV module, enabling the PV module to maintain optimal operating temperatures even under varying sunlight conditions. The heat-dissipating module is designed to dissipate heat generated by the PV module's photovoltaic cells, while maintaining thermal stability. This modular approach allows manufacturers to produce standard-sized PV modules with optimized thermal performance, eliminating the need for custom cooling solutions that are often required for large PV modules.

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Solar cell device with integrated heat management system that enhances efficiency and durability through optimized thermal dissipation. The device comprises a solar cell panel, a heat sink positioned beneath the panel, and multiple additional heat sinks integrated into the panel structure. The heat sinks are arranged in a specific pattern to maximize thermal transfer while maintaining structural integrity. This integrated heat management system enables the solar cell to maintain optimal performance while preventing thermal degradation.

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A heat sink with improved thermal performance for dissipating or absorbing heat in electrical, electronic, and mechanical applications. The heat sink has a non-metallic base with embedded graphite cooling elements to increase surface area for convection and conduction heat transfer. The graphite elements are held in place by a doped nanoparticle adhesive. This allows higher temperatures and lower thermal resistance compared to traditional metallic heat sinks. It also avoids the issues of metal deformation, density, oxidation, and environmental resistance. The non-metallic base prevents electrical shorts.

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A heat sink for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) receivers that integrates heat dissipation with the photovoltaic cell chip. The heat sink comprises a heat transfer plate with multiple thermal interfaces, and a series of heat transfer fins that radiate heat away from the photovoltaic cell chip. The heat transfer plate is inlaid with the heat transfer fins, providing both thermal interface and radiation enhancement for the photovoltaic cell. This design enables efficient heat dissipation while maintaining the photovoltaic cell's thermal stability, particularly after curing.

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A solar cell module cooling device that rapidly lowers the temperature of the solar cell by combining heat sink and cooling plate technologies. The device features a heat sink with multiple heat dissipation passages that form a structured flow path for heat transfer, while a separate cooling plate with a temperature difference generates cold air to cool the solar cell. The heat sink and cooling plate operate simultaneously or separately, with the heat sink providing thermal conductivity and the cooling plate enhancing heat transfer through convective cooling.

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Heat dissipation system for concentrated photovoltaic power generation devices that enables rapid cooling and uniform heat distribution through a novel radiator design. The system incorporates a radiator with a unique fan configuration that directs airflow to both the bottom and upper ends, creating a pressure gradient that accelerates heat dissipation. This fan arrangement enables rapid cooling of the device's critical components, while maintaining efficient heat transfer between the radiator and photovoltaic cells.

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Solar cell module with improved heat dissipation to boost efficiency by using a carbon-based heat radiation layer on the rear of the module. The carbon material has high thermal conductivity to effectively transfer heat away from the internal solar cells and prevent overheating that degrades performance. This allows higher temperatures on the front side to absorb more sunlight without internal temperature limiting efficiency.

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A solar panel cooling system that enables higher efficiency from conventional solar panels by addressing the primary challenge of heat dissipation. The system comprises a heat exchanger assembly integrated with a solar panel, featuring a modular heat sink arrangement with individual heat exchanger units. Each heat exchanger unit is connected to a circulation system that circulates coolant through the heat exchanger, with each unit having an open-ended inlet and closed-end outlet. The heat exchanger assembly is designed with a grid-like arrangement of heat exchanger units, each with its own coolant chamber and inlet gallery, allowing for independent cooling of each solar cell. This modular design enables efficient cooling across the entire solar panel surface while maintaining thermal uniformity.

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Solar cell module with improved thermal performance for outdoor applications by reducing the temperature of the solar cells to avoid degradation of efficiency. The module has a backplane for attaching the solar cells, a heat spreader plate attached to the backplane, and collector tubes with heat pipes connecting the spreader and the tubes. Water circulates through the tubes to extract heat from the spreader and carry it away. This prevents heat buildup on the cells and allows reuse of the generated heat. Thermal fillers between components seal gaps and improve heat conduction.

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Photovoltaic device with enhanced thermal management to maintain power generation efficiency and extend device lifespan. The device comprises a heat-emitting member that generates heat through photovoltaic conversion, and a heat-dissipation member that absorbs and dissipates this heat. The heat-emitting member is connected to a heat-dissipation member that is positioned under the photovoltaic cells, with the heat-emitting member extending towards the heat-dissipation member. This configuration enables efficient heat transfer from the photovoltaic cells to the heat-dissipation member, while preventing heat loss through the photovoltaic cells themselves. The heat-dissipation member can also be designed to release heat directly to the outside environment through evaporation. This dual-heat-management approach ensures reliable power generation while maintaining device integrity through enhanced thermal management.

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Photovoltaic receiver with improved thermal management through a novel fin design. The receiver features a base with angled fins that connect to a heat sink plate, with the base's angled portion facing away from the heat sink. This configuration eliminates the conventional mechanical engagement between fins and the heat sink plate, reducing thermal interlocking issues. The base's angled design also enables efficient heat transfer through convective conduction.

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A heat sink for composite solar energy conversion devices that enhances heat dissipation through optimized fin design. The heat sink features strategically reduced fin dimensions near the base plate, with the fin tip area decreasing towards the support column. This design enables wider exposed fin areas while maintaining structural integrity, particularly beneficial in natural convection environments. The heat sink configuration also incorporates inclined support columns to facilitate air flow and enhance heat transfer.

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Solar cooling system using a buried heat pipe for enhanced power generation efficiency and cell lifespan. The system incorporates a heat pipe with a built-in condenser, where the heat pipe's evaporator side is connected to the heat sink plate of a solar cell module, while the condenser side is buried in the ground. This configuration enables the heat pipe to transfer heat from the solar cell to the ground, maintaining a stable temperature environment. The buried condenser further enhances the system's thermal performance by utilizing the natural temperature gradient in the ground. The heat pipe's heat transfer plate is attached to the solar cell module, with the heat pipe's evaporator side exposed to the atmosphere while the condenser side is buried. This dual-temperature configuration enables the system to achieve both efficient heat transfer and long-lasting cell performance.

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A photovoltaic radiator for high-efficiency solar energy conversion that achieves improved heat dissipation through an integrated heat management system. The radiator comprises a photovoltaic module with an integrated heat dissipation mechanism that enables efficient light collection while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. This is achieved through a thermally conductive material layer that distributes heat away from the photovoltaic cells, thereby maintaining optimal operating conditions for the photovoltaic cells while preventing thermal degradation. The radiator design enables compact integration of the heat management system, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

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A compact solar radiator with enhanced heat dissipation properties through a novel design. The radiator features detachable body sections and radiator fins wrapped around the outer wall, with spiral hollow tubes at the head and tail. An auxiliary heat sink is integrated into the fin structure. The radiator's unique design combines a compact body with a detachable fin section, allowing for easy installation and maintenance while maintaining efficient heat transfer. The auxiliary heat sink provides an additional cooling mechanism through its metal copper sheet. This design enables the radiator to effectively dissipate heat generated by photovoltaic cells, while maintaining the solar cell's efficiency and compactness.

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A heat sink for the back of a solar cell module that enhances heat dissipation while maintaining structural integrity. The heat sink integrates with the solar cell module and incorporates a specially designed thermal interface material (TIM) that provides superior heat transfer properties compared to conventional materials. The TIM is composed of a fine particle-based thermal interface material that contains dense, high-thermal-conductivity particles, allowing efficient heat dissipation across the entire surface area of the solar cell module. This design enables enhanced thermal management even in high-temperature environments, while maintaining the structural integrity of the solar cell module during bonding.

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Reducing solar panel operating temperature through efficient heat dissipation. The method involves integrating radiating fin heat conducting wires into the solar panel structure, with one end of the fin connected to the heat sink and the other end connected to the main power lead. This configuration enables the fin to dissipate heat more effectively, thereby reducing the operating temperature of the solar panel.

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Reducing solar panel temperature through enhanced heat dissipation using a novel radiator design. The solution employs a heat-conducting fin radiator with a specially optimized fin structure that enhances natural convection currents. The radiator's heat sink is connected to the main heat sink, enabling efficient heat transfer between the radiator and the heat sink. This configuration effectively dissipates heat away from the solar panel, reducing its operating temperature while maintaining optimal performance.

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Photovoltaic device with integrated heat dissipation system that maintains maximum efficiency under high ambient temperatures. The device comprises a photovoltaic panel with a heat dissipation module featuring strategically arranged fins that are integrated into the panel structure. The fins are arranged in staggered rows with corresponding openings that match the fin shape, exposing the back surface of the panel. This design creates a continuous heat transfer path from the fins to the panel surface, while maintaining the panel's electrical output. The heat dissipation module is integrated into the panel's backing sheet, with the fins forming openings that match the panel's fin geometry. The staggered fin arrangement ensures optimal heat transfer while maintaining panel efficiency.

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