Performance and economic evaluation of a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T)-cascade heat pump for combined cooling, heat and power in Tropical climate area

Performance analysis of a new PV/T-cascade heat pump design having 7-kW maximum cooling capacity for combined cooling, heat and power was simulated with the climate of Chiang Mai, a city in tropical area. The technique could enhance both electrical performance of PV/T module, and heat pump thermal performance for cool water (below 17oC) and hot…