Review of Research Trends in Improving the Efficiency of Solar Thermal Systems based on Energy Storage Technology and Proposal of Domestic Activation Strategies

Sang-Ho Choi; Myung-Gun Park; Ho-Seok Lee; Kwang-Cheol Oh; Eun-Taek Choi; Su-Gwang Jeong

doi:10.22696/jkiaebs.20230042

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Review of Research Trends in Improving the Efficiency of Solar Thermal Systems based on Energy Storage Technology and Proposal of Domestic Activation Strategies 에너지 저장기술 기반 태양열 시스템 효율 개선 연구 동향 고찰 및 국내 활성화 방안 제안

30 December 2023. pp. 497-516

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Abstract

The rapid technological advancement post-industrialization and the global population surge necessitate urgent improvements in energy efficiency and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources. This study examines research trends aimed at activating the domestic solar thermal system market. It scrutinizes the composition and characteristics of various solar thermal systems, focusing on non-concentrating and concentrating collectors. A key research trend explored is the application of phase change material (PCM) in energy storage systems. Additionally, ongoing research aims to enhance collector efficiency through nanoparticle integration. These technologies find active applications in diverse solar thermal systems like hot water systems, solar air heaters, solar stills, solar cookers, and solar ponds. The study observes research on seasonal thermal storage for solar thermal systems. However, practical market expansion requires addressing fundamental issues in current systems beyond energy storage materials and fin applications. From this standpoint, the study proposes a solar heat pump station technology, utilizing heat circulation and hot water circulation modules to overcome traditional system limitations.

Keywords

Solar thermal system

Solar collector

System efficiency

Phase change materials

Energy storage

키워드

태양열 시스템

집열기

시스템 효율

상변화물질

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Publisher :Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
Publisher(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회
Journal Title :Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
Journal Title(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회논문집
Volume : 17
No :6
Pages :497-516
Received Date : 2023-12-20
Revised Date : 2023-12-26
Accepted Date : 2023-12-26
DOI :https://doi.org/10.22696/jkiaebs.20230042

Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems 한국건축친환경설비학회논문집 ISSN:1976-6483(Print) 2586-0666(Online)

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