NanoFluids for Next-Gen Solar Panels
Synano fluids help PV and hybrid solar PVT systems run at lower temperatures, boosting both electrical output and thermal collection.
Solar PV panels lose efficiency as they heat up in the sun. In emerging PVT (Photovoltaic-Thermal) systems, circulating coolant can carry away heat – generating useful hot water while keeping panels cooler for electricity. Synano NanoFluids take this a step further: with superior heat absorption, they draw more heat from panels quickly, lowering PV cell temperatures by up to 5-6°C in peak sun. The result: PV output rises (often 5-10% more power on hot days) and you capture more thermal energy too. It’s a double gain that makes solar PVT arrays dramatically more efficient and cost-effective.
[ Advantage ]
Keeping PV cells cooler can largely improve their efficiency – for every degree cooler, output can rise ~0.5%. Synano fluids can give 5-10% more electricity on sunny days by keeping panels cooler.
NanoFluids carry heat more effectively to your thermal storage or hot water system, so your PVT panels deliver higher thermal yields. You get hotter water or more heat to use, boosting the overall system efficiency.
Reducing peak temperatures means less thermal expansion/contraction on panels, which extends panel lifespan and performance over years (less degradation).
In summer, Synano coolant prevents overheating; in winter, its antifreeze properties prevent freeze damage and allow energy capture on sunny cold days too.
Our fluids work with existing PVT panel designs and pumps – simply fill and operate. They are non-toxic and safe, an important factor if heating hot water in residential systems.
[ Products ]
For PV-T systems, our primary solution is Synano PG25 NanoCoolant, engineered for solar thermal loops. Stable from -10 °C to 100 °C, it delivers the highest heat transfer of any single-phase coolant. With built-in corrosion inhibitors, it protects collectors and pipes. Switching from basic water glycol is as simple as replacing the fluid.
Even pure PV systems gain from better heat removal, especially in 50–60 °C conditions where every degree matters. Because panel efficiency drops by ~0.5% per °C, Synano keeps PV modules 5–6 °C cooler, boosting electrical yield and extending system life. Especially useful at large-scale solar farms.
[ Projects ]
About this project:
The TU Delft Solar Boat Team partnered with Synano for the 2019 Monaco Offshore Challenge. NanoFluids kept the drivetrain and batteries cooler under peak loads. Stable motor temperatures around 62–65 °C enabled full power delivery. They became World Champions in the Offshore Class.
– motor and battery cooling improved vs. water
– stabilized performance under extreme race conditions
[ Contact ]
If you’re investing in solar PVT or solar thermal, make sure you’re getting every bit of energy you can. Synano can help your systems run cooler and deliver more. Contact our technical team for a free analysis of how NanoFluids could boost your solar project’s performance.
Ask us to calculate the gain you would see in kWh.
