Abstract

Aiming at reducing carbon emissions demands the proper strategic management, effective economy and appropriate implementation of the clean energy systems. Together with this objective, enhancing the operational life and thermally managing the clean energy systems, such as photovoltaic panels, is equally indispensable. Herein, attention has been paid on photovoltaic-phase change materials (PV-PCMs) system, bridging the gap between the management and policymaking at institutional and government levels. The working principles, benefits and challenges of PV-PCMs have been discussed, along with solution-oriented recommendations. It is expected that this opinion will pave the way to properly adopt and manage the clean energy technologies in the future.

Keywords:Energy economy; Energy conservation; Photovoltaics; Power enhancement; Cooling; Thermal management; Social impact; Energy impact