Enhancing the performance of concentrator photovoltaic systems using Nanoparticle-phase change material heat sinks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.10.055
Abstract: Abstract In this research work, the performance of a concentrator photovoltaic Nanoparticle-phase change material (CPV-Nanoparticle-PCM) hybrid system is investigated at a solar concertation ratio (CR) of 20. The influence of different nanoparticles (Al2O3, CuO and… read more here.
Keywords: concentrator photovoltaic; performance concentrator; nanoparticle; pcm ... See more keywords
Balancing the shading impact in utility-scale dual-axis tracking concentrator photovoltaic power plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.118490
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays, the growth of concentrator photovoltaic technology is limited because of a levelised cost of energy higher than conventional photovoltaic technologies. For this reason, the new concentrator photovoltaic power plants need to be optimised… read more here.
Keywords: concentrator photovoltaic; power plants; photovoltaic power; balancing shading ... See more keywords
A new approach for evaluating flux uniformity for dense array concentrator photovoltaic cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.06.064
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we present two statistical methods to quantify the heterogeneity of the irradiance flux distribution, in a Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) dense-array, based on its operation and the optimization of current-matching. Preventing non-uniform… read more here.
Keywords: dense array; concentrator photovoltaic; array; methodology ... See more keywords
Graphene as a pre-illumination cooling approach for a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110922
Abstract: Abstract The concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system has a high potential in increasing the power output, propelling further the concentration ratio generating excessive heat that significantly deteriorates the solar cell efficiency and reliability. To thoroughly exploit… read more here.
Keywords: concentrator photovoltaic; solar cell; cpv; cpv system ... See more keywords
Optical Design and Validation of an Infrared Transmissive Spectrum Splitting Concentrator Photovoltaic Module
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DOI: 10.1109/jphotov.2017.2716960
Abstract: A new modular, hybrid solar power system is designed to generate both electrical and thermal energy by utilizing the full solar spectrum. The key element, an infrared-transparent concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module, acts as a spectrum… read more here.
Keywords: module; transmission; spectrum; band ... See more keywords
Exploring ultra-high concentrator photovoltaic Cassegrain-Koehler-based designs up to 6000×.
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DOI: 10.1364/oe.382236
Abstract: Ultra-High Concentrator Photovoltaic (UHCPV) designs with up to more than 6000× geometrical concentration and optical efficiency of 80% are demonstrated in this paper by means of ray tracing simulations. These are developed based on Cassegrain-Koehler… read more here.
Keywords: designs 6000; high concentrator; ultra high; cassegrain koehler ... See more keywords
Characterization of Core-Shell Spherical Lens for Microtracking Concentrator Photovoltaic System
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DOI: 10.3390/en12183517
Abstract: The optical characteristics of a radially symmetrical core-shell spherical (CSSP) lens is analyzed for its suitability to application in microtracking concentrator photovoltaic systems (MTCPVs). The CSSP lens is compared to a conventional homogenous spherical lens… read more here.
Keywords: spherical lens; core shell; shell spherical; concentrator photovoltaic ... See more keywords