Application of a phase-change material to improve the electrical performance of vertical-building-added photovoltaics considering the annual weather conditions

•Improved performance in a vertical PV module via a PCM was assessed.•The optimal PCM melting temperature was determined according to weather conditions.•The PCM thickness was also determined to maximize the performance of the PV module.•The electrical power out of the PV/PCM module was increased by...

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