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@article{202525,
        author = {Dr DOMMETI KAMESWARA RAO and Dr. K.Ankamma and Dr. K. Sudhakar Reddy and Dr. S. Madav Reddy and Dr. B.Ramakrishna},
        title = {Thermal Performance Enhancement of PV/T Systems Through Nano-Enhanced PCM Integration and Advanced Heat Dissipation Techniques},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8493-8499},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202525},
        abstract = {Environmental problems with the use of fossil fuels and the dramatic increase in global energy demand have promoted the development of renewable energy technology. In recent years, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are one of the most popular renewable sources because of their reliability, modularity and eco-friendly operation. But the electrical efficiency of the solar modules decreases drastically as the operating temperature goes up. In this respect, advanced thermal management techniques including phase change materials (PCM), nano enhanced phase change materials (NEPCM), heat sinks and hybrid cooling mechanisms have been developed as possible solutions. This work is related to the huge research on the enhancement of the performance of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system by using nano enhanced PCM along with finned heat sinks under outdoor operational conditions. The proposed thermal management system has demonstrated significant improvements in heat dissipation, thermal energy storage, electrical efficiency and long-term PV stability. From the experimental study, the NEPCM-assisted cooling could reduce the module temperature by 12–15 °C and improve the electrical efficiency by more than 18% compared to the conventional systems. The article also contains extensive literature survey, mathematical modeling, thermal behavior analysis and comparative performance evaluation. The proposed method provides a low cost and sustainable alternative for next generation solar energy applications.},
        keywords = {Photovoltaic/thermal system, Nano -enhanced PCM, Heat sink, Thermal management, Solar energy, Renewable energy, Sustainable cooling PV efficiency},
        month = {May},
        }