Technical performance modelling and optimization of PVT collectors in GSHP integration

Sammanfattning: In order to contribute to reducing the CO2 emissions related to heating in housing buildings, PVT+GSHP systems appear to be interesting solutions and therefore need to be further investigated to optimise their design and increase their deployment on the field. This thesis focused on building PVT model, using the ISO9806:2017, to be integrated in a PVT+GSHP model and determining optimal PVT design parameters for this system. The most determining coefficient being the peak collector efficiency η0 it seems important to maximize it, which would mean a higher quality of solar energy collected by the collector.  The mentioned different coefficients need to be determined using labratory tests detailed in the ISO standard. The choice of the test conditions is important in order to increase the accuracy of the results, mainly when it comes to choosing the mass flow rate which should be clolse to the use conditions. If the PVT module is to be used with another mass flow rate, a correction factor would need to be applied to the coefficients to reflect the behaviour of the PVT in the use conditions.  Finding the optimal PVT array mass flolw rate is important as it enables greater energy saves. In the case presented in the thesis, a mass flow of about 60 l/(h.m²) seems to be the optimal value. A PVT oriented to the South would also guarantee higher saves.