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ArticleScientific reports2025

Experimental evaluation of a hybrid evaporative and groundwater cooling system for enhancing photovoltaic efficiency in arid climates.

Deyaa M N Mahmood, Issam M Ali Aljubury, Najah M L Al Maimuri, Mudhar A Al-Obaidi, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Arman Ameen, Shaohua Dong, Yasir Mukhtar

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Deyaa M N MahmoodTechnical Instructor Training Institute, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, 10074, Iraq.
Issam M Ali AljuburyCollege of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Najah M L Al MaimuriBuilding and Construction Techniques Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Engineering Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hillah, Babylon, 51001, Iraq.
Mudhar A Al-ObaidiTechnical Instructor Training Institute, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, 10074, Iraq.
Farhan Lafta RashidPetroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Kerbala, Karbala, 56001, Iraq.
Arman AmeenDepartment of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, University of Gävle, 801 76, Gävle, Sweden. arman.ameen@hig.se.
Shaohua DongPipeline Technology and Safety Research Center, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China.
Yasir MukhtarFaculty of Engineering and Technology, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.

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Abstract

Photovoltaic panels are considered a vital sustainable source of electrical energy; however, their efficiency tends to decline as a result of increasing temperature. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a novel evaporative cooling and groundwater-based system designed to simultaneously cool both the air and photovoltaic panels in hot, dry climates. Experimental results from the developed prototype indicate a clear enhancement in energy generation compared to conventional photovoltaic and evaporative cooling systems. Statistically, the evaporative cooling system reduced the average panel temperature by 15 °C, resulting in an 8.4% increase in photovoltaic efficiency, while maintaining air conditions of 32.6 °C and 62% relative humidity. Furthermore, the groundwater-to-air heat exchanger reduced the panel temperature by 22.8 °C, leading to a 12.7% increase in efficiency, and lowered the air temperature from 43.5 to 26.3 °C at 55% relative humidity. These results highlight the potential of integrated cooling systems to significantly improve the performance of photovoltaic panels in arid regions.

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Electrical efficiencyEvaporative coolingGroundwaterPhotovoltaic panel

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