Thermal heating by photovoltaic solar energy

In this paper, we modeled the heating of thermal resistors photovoltaic solar energy. From the thermal models governing the thermal operation of the heating resistors and measuring equipment developed, we have shown, on the one hand, a very good agreement between experience and simulation, and, on the other hand, under a solar radiation of 800 W / m(2), electrical power of the order 144 W and ambient temperature of 35 degrees C, that temperatures and thermal efficiencies of the resistors reach 600 degrees C and 72%, respectively. All the obtained results show the good operation of the heating resistors with the electrical energy supplied by the photovoltaic panels. Therefore, there is a possibility of using these resistors in the appropriate applications requiring heating at high temperature (> 100 degrees C) (Solar oven and drying, ...). Published by Elsevier Ltd.