Photovoltaics (PV) deployed in high solar radiation high ambient temperature climate suffer huge loss in efficiency and degrade faster due to higher panel temperature. In order to overcome the temperature induced loss of power and life, s paraffin wax based solid-liquid phase change material (PCM) integrated at the back of PV is investigated in high temperature climate of UAE. The temperature drop on the PV panels due to inclusion of the PCM is recorded and compared to a reference panels without PCM. The associated voltage gain caused by temperature drop of PV due to PCM also recorded to evaluate the effectiveness of PCM in temperature regulation and electrical performance enhancement of PV. A temperature drop of 12 C and and associated voltage gain of V is observed which shows such systems are effective in even mild weather condition of a hot climate
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