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Solar panels get hot when exposed to strong sunlight. When they overheat:

• Their efficiency drops (they produce less electricity per unit area).
• Their components degrade faster (shorter lifespan).
• Maintenance costs and downtime go up.

Existing cooling methods are either too bulky, too expensive, or interfere with panel performance or installation.

The patent proposes a built‑in cooling layer right behind the solar cells. Features:

• Micro‑channels (tiny tubes) through which a phase‑change fluid circulates.
• The fluid absorbs heat, evaporates, then condenses and recirculates (or is cooled externally).
• The channels are designed to be thin enough not to add much weight or block light, and to integrate into existing panel designs.
• Control system to optimize cooling vs energy spent on cooling.

So the solution is: a cooling system within the panel that removes heat effectively without large extra cost or complexity, preserving panel output and increasing lifespan.

here are the gaps in prior art this fills:

• Prior cooling systems were mostly external (fans, bulky heat sinks) which add cost, weight, and maintenance.
• Some passive cooling (like simple radiators) exist, but they don't handle high heat loads well, and can’t prevent overheating under extreme sun.
• Cooling fluids / active systems existed, but often required large plumbing, regular maintenance, or weren’t optimized for integration into standard panels.

So this invention fills the gap by combining high cooling efficiency with low added complexity, integrating cooling into the panel itself, and using phase‐change which gives better thermal management without continuous energy input.

This invention stands out due to several innovative features:

Integrated Micro-Channel Cooling Layer

Unlike bulky external cooling systems, this design embeds micro-channels within the solar panel structure, allowing heat removal directly at the source without altering the panel’s external footprint.

Use of Phase-Change Fluid for Heat Absorption

The system uses a phase-change fluid that absorbs a large amount of heat by evaporating, enabling highly efficient cooling with minimal energy input. This is more effective than conventional air or water-based systems.

Passive and Active Cooling Modes

The design supports both passive (natural circulation) and active (pumped) cooling modes, allowing flexibility depending on location, weather, or system scale.

Retrofit-Friendly Design

The invention is modular and can be adapted into existing solar panel manufacturing processes or even retrofitted into some deployed panels, reducing the barrier to adoption.

Temperature-Control System Integration

A smart controller monitors the panel’s temperature in real time and regulates fluid flow to maintain optimal operating conditions — preventing both overheating and energy waste.

Enhanced Durability Without Additional Maintenance

Since the system is sealed and protected within the panel’s layers, it does not require frequent servicing like external cooling systems. It also extends the panel’s useful life by maintaining lower operational temperatures.

Industries where the invention can be useful?

Renewable Energy Industry Utility and Power Generation Companies Green Building and Construction Industry Smart Cities and Urban Infrastructure Telecommunication Industry Agriculture and Agritech Defense and Aerospace Transport and Mobility Consumer Electronics and Off-Grid Products

An estimate of the total addressable market?

$180 billion in 2024

Potential Customers/End Users. Who might benefit?

Solar Panel Manufacturers Solar Farm Operators Utility Companies Commercial and Industrial Building Owners Residential Solar Installers and Homeowners Telecommunications Companies Agricultural Businesses Government and Military Agencies Smart City Developers Off-Grid and Remote Area Users