Turkish Journal of Physics
Abstract
In this study, the generation of additional electrical energy through the temperature gradient across photovoltaic (PV) panel surfaces was investigated using thermoelectric (Peltier) modules. The experimental setup was conducted in three stages, each focusing on voltage output and thermal behavior under varying configurations. The results showed that Peltier modules can successfully convert thermal differences into electrical energy, and that output voltage increases with greater temperature differentials and active cooling. Among all configurations, the system with a 12 V fan demonstrated the highest voltage generation. This study highlights the potential of integrating thermoelectric elements into PV systems for improved energy efficiency, particularly in environments where temperature gradients are present.
DOI
10.55730/1300-0101.2785
Keywords
Peltier, solar energy, energy conversion
First Page
194
Last Page
200
Publisher
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK)
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
ÇAMUKA, B, & ORAK, İ (2025). Electricity production from the temperature difference between the front and back surfaces of a solar panel. Turkish Journal of Physics 49 (4): 194-200. https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0101.2785
