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YOU? · · 2025 · Open Access · · DOI: https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202512.0491.v1

This study investigates the influence of array height, irradiance, and wind speed on temperature difference and thermal gradients in photovoltaic (PV) arrays operating in hot, arid conditions. A field experiment was conducted in Mesa, Arizona (latitude 33° N), using two fixed-tilt PV module arrays installed at different elevations—one at 1 m and the other at 2 m above ground level. Each array comprised seven monocrystalline PV modules arranged in a single row with an 18° tilt angle optimized for summer performance. Data were collected between June and September 2025 and the analysis was restricted to 10:00–13:00 h to avoid shading and ensure uniform irradiance exposure on both arrays. Measurements included module backsheet temperatures at the center and edge modules, ambient temperature, plane-of-array (POA) irradiance, and wind speed. By maintaining identical orientation, tilt, and exposure conditions, the evaluation isolated the effect of height on module operating temperature and intra-array thermal gradients. Results indicate that the 2 m array consistently operated 1–3°C cooler than the 1 m array, confirming the positive impact of elevation on convective cooling. This reduction corresponds to a 0.4–0.9 % improvement in module efficiency or power based on standard temperature coefficients of crystalline silicon modules. The 1 m array exhibited a mean edge–center temperature gradience of −1.54°C, while the 2 m array showed −2.47°C, indicating stronger edge cooling in the elevated configuration. The 1 m array displayed a broader temperature range (−7 °C to +3°C) compared to the 2 m array (−5°C to +2°C), reflecting greater variability and weaker convective uniformity near ground level. The temperature gradience became more negative as irradiance increased, signifying intensified edge cooling under higher solar loading. Conversely, wind speed inversely affected ΔT, mitigating thermal gradients at higher airflow velocities. Overall, elevating PV arrays enhances convective heat transfer, reduces module temperature, and improves reliability and power output. These findings highlight the importance of array height, array length, irradiance, and wind conditions in optimizing PV system thermal and electrical performance.

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