MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611027066 A) filed by Dr. Sham Singh; Dr. Amita Rani; Dr. Harsimranjot Kaur; Mrs. Gurmeet Kaur; Mrs. Sapna; Dr. Kapil Kumar; Dr. Arvind Sharma; and Dr. Shriram Lahauriya, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, on March 8, for 'an integrated photovoltaic-thermal solar energy system for concurrent electricity generation and thermal energy utilization.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Sham; Dr. Amita Rani; Dr. Harsimranjot Kaur; Mrs. Gurmeet Kaur; Mrs. Sapna; Dr. Kapil Kumar; Dr. Arvind Sharma; and Dr. Shriram Lahauriya.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system for improving the overall efficiency of solar energy utilization is disclosed. Conventional photovoltaic panels experience performance reduction due to heat accumulation during solar radiation exposure. The present invention integrates a photovoltaic module with a thermal energy recovery unit to simultaneously generate electrical energy and useful thermal energy. The system consists of a monocrystalline photovoltaic panel, a water-based thermal collector, serpentine copper tubes for heat transfer, and an active cooling mechanism driven by a circulating pump. The recovered thermal energy can be utilized for water heating, space heating, and industrial applications. Simulation tools and experimental measurements are employed to analyze system performance under varying solar irradiance and temperature conditions. The combined electrical and thermal output significantly enhances overall energy efficiency compared to conventional photovoltaic systems. The invention contributes to improved solar energy utilization, reduced thermal losses, and enhanced sustainability for residential, commercial, and industrial energy applications."
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