Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) Hybrid Solar Systems
Last Updated: 03/05/24
Photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) hybrid solar systems offer increased electricity production by cooling the PV panel, and using the removed thermal energy to heat water - all in the same footprint as a standard PV system.
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GSA's Green Proving Ground
Legal Requirements
Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
Life Cycle Cost Savings
Life Cycle Costing (LCC) aims to quantify the financial impact of a product over its entire life cycle to assist consumers in making decisions that will save them money over the long term.
According to the analysis by GSA's Green Proving Ground
, PV-T systems are competitive with traditional solar when 30-50% less expensive.
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
Additional Guidance
According to GSA's Green Proving Ground analysis, PV-T systems are recommended for small facilities, with electric rates > $.30 k/Wh, in hot climates with large domestic hot water (DHW) loads and limited roof space.