subject:(Concentrator photovoltaics CPV )

Penn State University

1. Price, Jared Scott. Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics.

Degree: 2014, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/23573

► Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) offer a route to lowering the cost of solar power, but the existing paradigm based on precise orientation of large-area concentrator modules… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: optics; solar concentrator; photovoltaics; renewable energy; CPV

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APA (6^th Edition):

Price, J. S. (2014). Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/23573

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Price, Jared Scott. “Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics.” 2014. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/23573.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Price, Jared Scott. “Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Price JS. Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/23573.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Price JS. Wide-angle Optics for Full Day Operation of a Planar Solar Concentrator Employing High Efficiency Microcell Photovoltaics. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/23573

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

2. Albert, Pierre. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.

Degree: Docteur es, Electronique, 2020, Bordeaux; Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada)

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0209

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Les dispositifs photovoltaïques, dominés par les panneaux en silicium, ont su évoluer pour proposer aujourd’hui des coûts d’électricité concurrentiels aux sources fossiles. Parmi les technologies… (more)

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Les dispositifs photovoltaïques, dominés par les panneaux en silicium, ont su évoluer pour proposer aujourd’hui des coûts d’électricité concurrentiels aux sources fossiles. Parmi les technologies émergentes, le photovoltaïque à concentration (CPV pour Concentrator Photovoltaics) repose sur l’utilisation de systèmes optiques (miroirs ou lentilles) qui concentrent la lumière sur des cellules de faibles dimensions (< cm2) mais très efficaces (> 40%). Malgré les performances élevées des modules CPV, cette technologie n’a pas su s’imposer en raison d’un coût élevé découlant de limitations technologiques (gestion thermique, pertes résistives…). Le micro-CPV promet de répondre à ces limitations en se basant sur l’utilisation de microcellules (< mm2). Cependant, des défis restent à relever : les procédés de fabrication et d’assemblage des microcellules doivent être adaptés, en s’inspirant de la microélectronique notamment, pour permettre de fortes efficacités et un coût restreint. Aussi, la fiabilité de ce nouveau type de dispositifs n’est pas connue. Ce mémoire de thèse a l’ambition de traiter de ces sujets, en se focalisant particulièrement sur les procédés de fabrication critiques.

Photovoltaic systems, dominated by silicon panels, have evolved to propose competitive electricity costs compared to fossil sources. Among emerging technologies, Concentrator Photovoltaics relies on the use of optical systems (mirrors or lenses) that concentrate sunlight onto small (< cm2) solar cells with high efficiency (> 40%). Whereas high efficiency is achievable by CPV modules, this technology has not been widely adopted due to its high cost arising from technological limitations (thermal management, resistive losses…). Micro-CPV promises to tackle these limitations using microcells (< mm2). However, challenges remain ahead: fabrication processes and assembly of microcells must be adapted, by learning from microelectronics for example, to allow high performance at a restrained cost. Moreover, reliability of such novel devices is not known. This thesis deals with these topics, by particularly assessing critical fabrication processes.

Advisors/Committee Members: Bechou, Laurent (thesis director), Aimez, Vincent (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Photovoltaïque à concentration (CPV); Cellules solaires à multijonctions; Microfabrication; Fiabilité; Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV); Multijunction solar cells; Microfabrication; Reliability

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Albert, P. (2020). Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. (Doctoral Dissertation). Bordeaux; Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada). Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0209

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Albert, Pierre. “Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Bordeaux; Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada). Accessed February 28, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0209.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Albert, Pierre. “Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.” 2020. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Albert P. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Bordeaux; Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada); 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0209.

Council of Science Editors:

Albert P. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse : Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Bordeaux; Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada); 2020. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0209

Université de Sherbrooke

3. Albert, Pierre. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.

Degree: 2021, Université de Sherbrooke

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11143/17869

► Abstract : Photovoltaic systems, dominated by silicon panels, have evolved to propose competitive electricity costs compared to fossil sources. Among emerging technologies, Concentrator Photovoltaics relies… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Photovoltaïque à concentration (CPV); Microfabrication; Cellules solaires à multijonctions; Fiabilité; Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV); Multijunction solar cells; Reliability

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Albert, P. (2021). Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. (Doctoral Dissertation). Université de Sherbrooke. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11143/17869

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Albert, Pierre. “Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.” 2021. Doctoral Dissertation, Université de Sherbrooke. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11143/17869.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Albert, Pierre. “Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness.” 2021. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Albert P. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Université de Sherbrooke; 2021. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11143/17869.

Council of Science Editors:

Albert P. Développement de cellules multijonctions submillimétriques pour le photovoltaïque à concentration (micro-CPV) et évaluation de leur robustesse: Development of submillimeter multijunction cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics (micro-CPV) and assessment of their robustness. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Université de Sherbrooke; 2021. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11143/17869

Penn State University

4. Price, Jared Scott. HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES.

Degree: 2018, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15358jsp239

► Given the continual rise of the global population and energy consumption, it is arguably more important now than ever to reduce the amount of power… (more)

▼ Given the continual rise of the global population and energy consumption, it is arguably more important now than ever to reduce the amount of power produced through the combustion of fossil fuels and to implement more efficient means of utilizing that energy. This thesis is broken into two parts, the first being focused primarily on a novel planar concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) architecture, while the second component is dedicated to understanding the physics of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) operating at high brightness, and methods of enhancing their stability and commercial viability. The common theme tying these seemingly disparate fields together is the goal of designing and implementing technologically, environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable technologies to allow for better use of the energy that we produce and consume. The primary contributions of the work herein are as follows. First, we demonstrate that planar CPV is capable of outperforming traditional flat-plate silicon PV on a performance basis. Second, we establish a facile approach to understanding efficiency roll-off OLEDs and LEDs by repackaging standard light-current-voltage (LIV) data into a series of easy-to-interpret plots. Third, we illustrate a method of converting organic electronics from 2D to 3D structures using kirigami, thereby opening a route to high aspect ratio, high performance OLEDs in novel form factors. Finally, we establish a route of coevaporating amorphous fluoropolymers with organic semiconductors to enable a significant increase in operational temperatures with little change in the optoelectronic characteristics of functional devices. We begin with a broad survey of the state of the global energy landscape, and suggest that low-cost solar power generated via CPV may be part of the solution to the world's future energy woes. The design principles and fundamental limits of a catadioptric planar microtracking CPV architecture are explored, and we find that in a sunny location like Phoenix, AZ, such a system would be capable of producing 1.7x more energy annually than a traditional flat-panel Si PV module. This work culminates in a fully automated CPV system <2 cm thick that operates at fixed tilt with a microscale triple-junction solar cell at >660x concentration ratio over a 140 degree field of view. In outdoor testing over the course of two sunny days, the system operated from sunrise to sunset, reached a peak power conversion efficiency exceeding 30%, and ultimately outperformed a commercial silicon solar cell on an energy per unit area basis, which points towards the feasibility of CPV as a possible alternative to silicon-based PV. The second portion of this thesis provides a brief introduction the device physics of OLEDs as well as an overview of display and lighting applications. We develop and test an AC harmonic light and current based analytical framework to better understand OLED efficiency roll-off, and subsequently extend this technique to light emitting diodes with inorganic… Advisors/Committee Members: Noel Christopher Giebink, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor, Noel Christopher Giebink, Committee Chair/Co-Chair, Thomas Nelson Jackson, Committee Member, Jerzy Ruzyllo, Committee Member, Jian Xu, Outside Member.

Subjects/Keywords: OLED; LED; CPV; Photovoltaics

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APA (6^th Edition):

Price, J. S. (2018). HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15358jsp239

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Price, Jared Scott. “HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES.” 2018. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15358jsp239.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Price, Jared Scott. “HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES.” 2018. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Price JS. HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15358jsp239.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Price JS. HIGH EFFICIENCY PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND NOVEL STRUCTURES FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2018. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15358jsp239

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KTH

5. Hou, Novalie. Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production.

Degree: Environmental science and Engineering, 2020, KTH

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-282908

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This project is a bachelor thesis and aims to study the integration of concentrator photovoltaics (CPV), reverse osmosis (RO) and membrane distillation (MD) for… (more)

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This project is a bachelor thesis and aims to study the integration of concentrator photovoltaics (CPV), reverse osmosis (RO) and membrane distillation (MD) for water desalination and purification. In this report, an introduction of the need for efficient water desalination is presented. Following the introduction, relevant literature has been reviewed to build up the fundamental understanding of CPV, RO and MD. A general classification of CPV subsequently introduced. In order to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of CPVs, two case studies were performed with two different types of CPV/T. The cost efficiency of each type of CPV was analysed when integrated with RO and MD systems. The result turns out to be that it was not economically beneficial to have MD in the integrated system. The reason behind is the extensive thermal energy demand of MD. Other affecting parameters, such as location and system types were also discussed. Lastly, improvements and suggestions for further studies were considered.

Detta projekt är en kandidatuppsats och syftar till att studera ett integrerande system bestående av koncentrerade solceller (CPV), omvänd osmos (RO) och membrandestillation (MD) för vattenavsaltning och rening. Rapporten börjar med en introduktion om behovet av effektiv avsaltning av vatten. Relevant litteratur har granskats för att bygga upp den grundläggande förståelsen för CPV, RO och MD. Därefter gjordes en klassificering av CPV. För att få en mer omfattande förståelse av CPV valdes två olika typer av CPV /T för en djupare undersökning. Kostnadseffektiviteten för varje CPV analyserades, när dessa var integrerade med RO- och MD-system. Resultatet visar sig att det tyvärr inte var ekonomiskt fördelaktigt att ha med MD i det integrerade systemet. Anledningen bakom detta var det omfattande termiska energibehovet för MD. Andra avgörande faktorer, såsom plats och systemtyp diskuterades tillika. Slutligen avslutades rapporten med förslag på förbättringar och områden för vidare studier.

Subjects/Keywords: Water desalination; concentrator photovoltaics; reverse osmosis; membrane distillation; membrane desalination technologies; integrated system; CPV cost; avsaltningsteknologi; koncentrerade solceller; omvänd osmos; membrandestillation; avsaltning med membran; integrerat system; CPV kostnad; Energy Engineering; Energiteknik

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Hou, N. (2020). Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production. (Thesis). KTH. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-282908

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hou, Novalie. “Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production.” 2020. Thesis, KTH. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-282908.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hou, Novalie. “Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production.” 2020. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Hou N. Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production. [Internet] [Thesis]. KTH; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-282908.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hou N. Concentrator photovoltaics combined with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation for high-efficiency desalination and electricity production. [Thesis]. KTH; 2020. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-282908

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Texas A&M University

6. Abbas, Ahmed Eisa Elbasheer. Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions.

Degree: MS, Chemical Engineering, 2017, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173116

► Solar energy is a renewable energy resource and presents a ripe opportunity to meet international goals of reducing fossil fuel use and combating global warming.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: CPV; PCM; CPV-PCM; Concentrator Photovoltaic; Phase Change Material; Solar; Solar energy

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Abbas, A. E. E. (2017). Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173116

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Abbas, Ahmed Eisa Elbasheer. “Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173116.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Abbas, Ahmed Eisa Elbasheer. “Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions.” 2017. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Abbas AEE. Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173116.

Council of Science Editors:

Abbas AEE. Electrical Output Evaluation of a Concentrated Photovoltaic System Coupled with a Phase Change Material for Qatar Weather Conditions. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173116

7. Mcvey White, Patrick. A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance .

Degree: 2017, University of Ottawa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35816

► Concentrator photovoltaics is a promising renewable energy technology, especially for utility or large-scale deployments. Like all new technologies, it has obstacles and setbacks to overcome.… (more)

▼ Concentrator photovoltaics is a promising renewable energy technology, especially for utility or large-scale deployments. Like all new technologies, it has obstacles and setbacks to overcome. More specifically, the optics in a concentrator photovoltaics system introduce non-uniform spatial and spectral illumination on the cell, which can change under different operating conditions. This work was put together to discover a new characterization technique capable of analyzing the performance of a concentrator photovoltaics and provide insight to the field on what is happening within the system, linking modeling results seen in the literature to these experimental outcomes. The thesis is composed of three journal papers written by the candidate, who’s contributions are outlined at the beginning of each chapter. In order to study the illumination profiles on the cells, a new method to characterize the optical components had to be developed. Previous version lacked the ability to control the temperature of the lens and had low spectral resolution of the irradiance profiles. To improve, a novel indoor measurement method was developed capable of spectrally imaging concentrator photovoltaics optics and recreate outdoor operating conditions in a controllable environment. With the calibrated system, our test-bench is capable of measuring the spectral distribution with a 10μm2 resolution and characterizing the output of a system to within 3%. Exploiting this experimental technique, the individual effects of module misalignment, cell to primary distance, and lens temperature was studied for three leading technologies associated with the three generations of concentrator photovoltaics optical architectures. Focusing on Fresnel-based concentrator optics, the performance of silicone on a glass module without a secondary optic is the most sensitive to operating conditions, where lens temperature can decrease the absolute efficiency resulting in a difference of 11% in the annual energy yield. The next two generations have secondary optics but are designed slightly differently. The truncated inverted pyramid, designed independently of the primary optic, favoured higher lens temperature values and there was only a difference of 1% in the energy yield calculation. The primary and secondary optics in the 4-fold Fresnel-Kohler are designed together, due to new development tools, and showed the highest stability under the different operating conditions, demonstrating that concentrator photovoltaics is on the right track to overcoming its onset issue. As the technology matures, future designs can improve on the issues characterized within this thesis.

Subjects/Keywords: Solar; Engineering; Concentrator Photovoltaics; Energy Yield; Characterization; Optics; CPV Systems; Irradiance

…technologies: flat panel PV and concentrator PV (CPV). Silicone, a semiconductor material… …volume, V, for CPV, concentrator solar power, and PV Systerms[B - 2]. CHAPTER 1… …generations of concentrator optics in CPV, and a literature review of the main loss mechanisms in… …efficiency are matched by new concentrator designs for CPV systems. These concentrators can be… …for CPV. Another concentrator design, referred to as a light-guide solar optic uses total…

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APA (6^th Edition):

Mcvey White, P. (2017). A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance . (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35816

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mcvey White, Patrick. “A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance .” 2017. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35816.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mcvey White, Patrick. “A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance .” 2017. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Mcvey White P. A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35816.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mcvey White P. A New Characterization Technique to Analyze Concentrator Photovoltaic Optical System Performance . [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35816

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8. MUHAMMAD BURHAN. THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE.

Degree: 2015, National University of Singapore

URL: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/123711

Subjects/Keywords: CPV; Hydrogen; Solar; Photovoltaic; Tracker; Concentrator

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BURHAN, M. (2015). THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE. (Thesis). National University of Singapore. Retrieved from http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/123711

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

BURHAN, MUHAMMAD. “THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE.” 2015. Thesis, National University of Singapore. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/123711.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

BURHAN, MUHAMMAD. “THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

BURHAN M. THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE. [Internet] [Thesis]. National University of Singapore; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/123711.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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BURHAN M. THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AS ENERGY STORAGE. [Thesis]. National University of Singapore; 2015. Available from: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/123711

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University of Rochester

9. Christensen, Eric L. (1981 - ). Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting.

Degree: PhD, 2012, University of Rochester

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/25003

► The sun is an abundant source of natural, renewable energy that can be used to help meet the energy needs throughout the world. Photovoltaic (PV)… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Concentrated photovoltaics; CPV; Dichroic coating; Solar; Spectral splitting

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Christensen, E. L. (. -. ). (2012). Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/25003

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Christensen, Eric L (1981 - ). “Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rochester. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1802/25003.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Christensen, Eric L (1981 - ). “Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting.” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Christensen EL(-). Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/25003.

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Christensen EL(-). Solar concentrated photovoltaic systems using spectral splitting. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/25003

University of Ottawa

10. Yandt, Mark. Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems .

Degree: 2012, University of Ottawa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20535

► As part of the SUNRISE project (Semiconductors Using Nanostructures for Record Increases in Solar-cell Efficiency), high efficiency, III-V semiconductor, quantum-dot-enhanced, triple-junction solar cells designed and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: high efficiency; solar cell; photovoltaic systems; CPV; concentrating photovoltaics

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Yandt, M. (2012). Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems . (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20535

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Yandt, Mark. “Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems .” 2012. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20535.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yandt, Mark. “Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems .” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Yandt M. Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20535.

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Yandt M. Characterization and Performance Analysis of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems . [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20535

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Loughborough University

11. Cole, Ian R. Modelling CPV.

Degree: PhD, 2015, Loughborough University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/18050

► A methodology for the simulation of CPV systems is presented in four distinct sections: input, optics, uncertainty and electrical output. In the input section, existing… (more)

▼ A methodology for the simulation of CPV systems is presented in four distinct sections: input, optics, uncertainty and electrical output. In the input section, existing methods of describing the solar irradiation that is incident at the primary optical element of a CPV system are discussed, the inadequacies of the existing methods are explored and conditions of validity for their use drawn. An improved and spectrally extended model for a variable, spatially resolved solar image is arrived at. The model is used to analyse losses at the primary concentration device stage under varying solar profiles and air masses. A contextual analysis of an example Seattle based CPV system operating with constant solar tracking errors of 0.3-0.4° show a corresponding loss in isolation available to the optical system of 5-20%, respectively. In the optics section, an optical ray trace model is developed specifically for this work. The optical ray trace model is capable of the spectrally resolved ray tracing of all insolation input models discussed above. Plano-convex and Fresnel lenses are designed, investigated and compared using each of the insolation models described in the input section. Common CPV component material samples for the plano-convex and Fresnel lenses are analysed for their spectrally resolved optical properties. The computational expense of high resolution spatial and spectral modelling is addressed by means of a spectrally weighted banding method. The optical properties parameter spectral weighting method can be applied to any arbitrary spectral band. The bands used herein correspond to the active ranges of a typical triple-junction solar cell. Each band shows a different spectral dependency. Banded beam irradiation proportions are shown to change by as much as 10% in absolute terms within the air mass range of 1 to 3. Significant variations in spectrally banded illumination profiles are found with the extended light source insolation model. These banded variations are mostly unaccounted for with the use of approximated insolation models, further compounding the argument for extended light source Sun models in CPV system simulations. In the uncertainty section, the limitations of the manufacturing process are explored. Manufacturing tolerance errors from manufacturer datasheets are presented. These production uncertainties are used in the design of an erroneous plano-convex lens which is then analysed with the optical modelled presented in the optics section and compared to the ideal design specification. A 15% variation in maximum intensity value is found alongside a linear shift in the focal crossover point of approximately 0.2mm, although the optical efficiency of the lens remains the same. Framing manufacture errors are investigated for a square Fresnel lens system resulting in a linear shift of the focal centre of approximately 0.85mm. A process for the calculation of wind loading force on a CPV array is also presented. The process uses real 2 second resolution wind data and highlights the chaotic nature of…

Subjects/Keywords: 621.36; CPV; CSR; Solar concentration; Photovoltaics; Optics; CSP; Solar energy

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Cole, I. R. (2015). Modelling CPV. (Doctoral Dissertation). Loughborough University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2134/18050

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cole, Ian R. “Modelling CPV.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Loughborough University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2134/18050.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cole, Ian R. “Modelling CPV.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Cole IR. Modelling CPV. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/18050.

Council of Science Editors:

Cole IR. Modelling CPV. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/18050

Universiteit Utrecht

12. Dijkstra, J. Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators.

Degree: 2015, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/318178

► In order to make a transition towards a larger share of renewables in the global electricity generation, several renewable sources can be utilized. One of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; LSC; Luminescent Solar Concentrator; Environmental Impact; Photovoltaics

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Dijkstra, J. (2015). Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/318178

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dijkstra, J. “Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/318178.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dijkstra, J. “Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Dijkstra J. Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/318178.

Council of Science Editors:

Dijkstra J. Life Cycle Assessment Study on Luminescent Solar Concentrators. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/318178

Penn State University

13. Wilton, Samuel Richard. Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators.

Degree: 2012, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/13856

► Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) use fluorescent materials embedded in an optical waveguide to absorb, reemit, and concentrate incident solar irradiance to the edges of the… (more)

▼ Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) use fluorescent materials embedded in an optical waveguide to absorb, reemit, and concentrate incident solar irradiance to the edges of the waveguide. Photovoltaic (PV) cells attached to the edges of an LSC can harvest the concentrated irradiance and reduce the cost of harvesting solar power. A robust and user-friendly Monte Carlo ray-tracing simulation was developed for this thesis to study the efficiencies, loss mechanisms, and costs of LSC systems employing a wide variety of different fluorescent materials and PV cells. Specifically, the simulation software was used to study the performance of infrared emitting PbSe quantum dot LSCs, estimate the efficiencies of non-conventional PV cells in LSC designs, assess the present capabilities of conventional LSC systems to harvest solar power at reduced cost, and investigate the viability of building-integrated LSC systems. Infrared emitting PbSe QD LSCs that employed Ge PV cells were found to suffer from severe self-absorption and down conversion losses, resulting in relatively poor device performance. The power conversion efficiencies of simulated PbSe QD LSCs in AM1.5 solar illumination were estimated to be on the order of 1%, with flux concentration factors of about 4. Tandem PbSe QD LSC layers were found to improve the net power conversion efficiency of visible-harvesting LSC systems employing Si PV cells by 10 to 20%. However, greater efficiency enhancement can be obtained by simply adding a back-surface reflector to the visible harvesting LSC. Simulation results suggest that LSC systems employing CdTe and organic PV cells will perform very well due to their low cost, high voltage output, and high quantum efficiency within the emission spectrum of Red305, which is a high efficiency organic dye commonly used in LSC research. Cost optimization studies of simulated LSCs suggest that optimal LSC thickness is very thin, on the order of 1mm or less regardless of the chosen material system. Due to the fact that cost-optimized LSC designs were obtained at very thin dimensions, and the use of back-surface reflectors can further reduce cost and improve efficiency, a new idea was proposed in this research to use thin, high aspect ratio LSCs with back-surface reflectors as solar harvesting window blinds and shutters for building-integrated LSC applications. Both window and window blind LSC configurations can effectively reduce the cost of harvesting solar power to less than $1/W, but power conversion efficiencies are limited to about 3 or 4% with presently available fluorescent materials and PV cells. Tandem LSC systems can be used in place of double or triple-pane windows to improve the power conversion efficiency of LSC systems without significantly increasing effective cost, but more research needs to be done to find optimal, high-efficiency fluorescent materials with relatively non-overlapping absorption spectra to improve the efficiency of tandem LSC systems. Although LSCs are capable of reducing the cost-per-watt of… Advisors/Committee Members: Jian Xu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor.

Subjects/Keywords: Luminescent Solar Concentrator; LSC; Photovoltaics; Solar Concentrator; Solar Energy; Monte Carlo; Ray Tracing; Optical Waveguiding; Flourescence; Dyes; Quantum Dots; PbSe; Cost Optimization; GoldSim Pro; Building Integrated Photovoltaics; BIPV

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Wilton, S. R. (2012). Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/13856

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wilton, Samuel Richard. “Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators.” 2012. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/13856.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wilton, Samuel Richard. “Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators.” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Wilton SR. Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/13856.

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Council of Science Editors:

Wilton SR. Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2012. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/13856

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14. Smith, Brittany L. Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics.

Degree: PhD, Sustainability (GIS), 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9877

► III-V semiconductors make for highly efficient solar cells, but are expensive to manufacture. However, there are many mechanisms for improving III-V photovoltaics in order… (more)

▼ III-V semiconductors make for highly efficient solar cells, but are expensive to manufacture. However, there are many mechanisms for improving III-V photovoltaics in order to make them more competitive with other photovoltaic (PV) technologies. One possible method is to design cells for high efficiency under concentrated sunlight, effectively trading expensive III-V material for cheaper materials such as glass lenses. Another approach is to reduce the amount of III-V material necessary for the same power output, which can be achieved by removing the substrate and installing a reflector on the back of the cell, while also adding quantum structures to the cell to permit absorption of a greater portion of the solar spectrum. Regarding the first approach, this dissertation focused on the development of an InAlAsSb material for a mulitjunction design with the potential of achieving 52.8% efficiency under 500 suns. First, development of a single-junction InAlAs cell lattice-matched to InP was executed as a preliminary step. The InAlAs cell design was optimized via simulation, then grown via metal organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) and fabricated resulting in 17.9% efficiency under 1-sun AM1.5, which was unprecedented for the InAlAs material. Identical InAlAs cells were grown using alternative MOVPE precursors to study the effects of necessary precursors for InAlAsSb. Fits to experimental device results showed longer lifetimes when grown with the alternative aluminum precursor. InAlAsSb grown using these alternative precursors targeted a 1.8 eV bandgap required for the multijunction design. Ultimately, InAlAsSb material with the desired bandgap was confirmed by photoreflectance spectroscopy. For the second approach, this dissertation studied the integration of InAs quantum dots (QDs) in a GaAs solar cell in conjunction a back surface reflector (BSR). A quantum dot solar cell (QDSC) with a BSR has the potential to increase short-circuit current by 2.5 mA/cm2 and also increase open-circuit voltage due to photon recycling. In this study, multiple textured BSRs were fabricated by growing inverted QDSCs on epitaxial lift-off templates and then texturing the rear surface before removing the device from the substrate. Identical cells with a flat BSR served as controls. Optimization of inverted QDSC growth conditions was also performed via a cell design study. Device results showed increased open-circuit voltage with increasing optical path length, and the greatest improvement in sub-band current over a flat BSR control device was 40%. In the final chapter, a life cycle assessment (LCA) of these technologies was performed to identify the hypothetical optimum at which energy investments in cell performance (such as the two described above) no longer correspond to improvements in the overall life cycle performance of the PV system. Four cell designs with sequentially increasing efficiencies were compared using a functional unit of 1 kWp. The first is a commercially available and has been studied in previous… Advisors/Committee Members: Callie Babbitt.

Subjects/Keywords: Concentrator; iii-V; Life cycle assessment; Metal organic vapor phase epitaxy; MOVPE; Photovoltaics

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Smith, B. L. (2018). Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9877

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Brittany L. “Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9877.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Brittany L. “Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics.” 2018. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Smith BL. Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9877.

Council of Science Editors:

Smith BL. Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced-Concept III-V Multijunction Photovoltaics. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2018. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9877

Brno University of Technology

15. Krejčí, David. Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker.

Degree: 2019, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18926

► The purpose of this dissertation is to design the dual-axis solar tracker carrying the concentrator photovoltaic panels. The preamble of the dissertation shortly examines a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Dvouosý solární tracker; sluneční energie; koncentrační fotovoltaika.; Dual-axis solar tracker; solar power; concentrator photovoltaics

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Krejčí, D. (2019). Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18926

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Krejčí, David. “Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker.” 2019. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18926.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Krejčí, David. “Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker.” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Krejčí D. Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18926.

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Krejčí D. Konstrukce dvouosého solárního trackeru: The design of two axis solar tracker. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18926

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University of Houston

16. Wang, Wei 1987-. Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells.

Degree: MS, Physics, 2012, University of Houston

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/829

► In III-V concentrator applications sunlight is focused onto the surface of cell and consequently light arrives with a wide angular distribution that limits the effectiveness… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Antireflection grating; Angular tolerant; Concentrator; Dielectric; III-V; Photovoltaics; Simulations; Subwavelength texture; Thin film model; Transfer matrix method; Physics

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Wang, W. 1. (2012). Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells. (Masters Thesis). University of Houston. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10657/829

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Wei 1987-. “Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Houston. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10657/829.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Wei 1987-. “Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells.” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Wang W1. Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Houston; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/829.

Council of Science Editors:

Wang W1. Optimizing Design of 2D Sub-wavelength Gratings for Antireflection Coatings of Multi-junction III-V Concentrator Cells. [Masters Thesis]. University of Houston; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/829

Brno University of Technology

17. Hrachiar, Róbert. Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements.

Degree: 2019, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/60441

► The subject of this bachelor thesis are solar applications with concentrator elements. In the thesis are described theoretical knowledges of various types of concetrator systems,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: solárne systémy; koncentrátorové prvky; Stirlingov motor; fotovoltaika; solárne absorbátory; solárne tepelné elektrárne; solárny koncentrátor; model solárneho koncentrátora.; solar systems; concentrator elements; Stirling engine; photovoltaics; solar absorbators; solar-heat power plants; solar concentrator; model of solar concentrator.

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Hrachiar, R. (2019). Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/60441

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hrachiar, Róbert. “Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements.” 2019. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/60441.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hrachiar, Róbert. “Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements.” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Hrachiar R. Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/60441.

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Council of Science Editors:

Hrachiar R. Solární aplikace s koncentrátorovými prvky: Solar Applications with Concentrator Elements. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/60441

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18. Carlos, Carlota Pereira de Almeida. Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators .

Degree: 2019, Universidade de Aveiro

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191

► The transition from the current energy matrix towards an environmentally friendly and a ordable energy sources is a crucial challenge of the 21st century. Fully… (more)

▼ The transition from the current energy matrix towards an environmentally friendly and a ordable energy sources is a crucial challenge of the 21st century. Fully energetically sustainable architecture is a strategic focus in this e ort, through the realisation of so-called net-zero energy buildings. This implies an increase in the use of renewable resources, such as the wind, tides and the sun. Hence, new technologies that integrate solar-harvesting devices into existing and newly constructed buildings are of growing relevance. Luminescent solar concentrators consist of a transparent matrix doped or coated with active optical centres that absorb the incident solar radiation, which is reemitted at a speci c wavelength and transferred by total internal re ection to the edges, where photovoltaic cells are located. This con guration enables photovoltaic devices to be embedded in building facades or windows, allowing them to be transformed into energy harvesting units. Challenges for the luminescent species in luminescent solar concentrators include the use of sustainable, natural-based organic molecules. In this scope, semitransparent amine-functionalized organic{inorganic hybrids (ureasils) incorporating two di erent natural-based organic dyes, chlorophyll and enhanced uorescent protein (eGFP), were synthesised and processed as thin lms and monoliths. The natural dyes' and organic-inorganic hybrid's excited state dynamics were studied and characterised { the absorption bands of chlorophyll a and eGFP were identi ed, as well as their characteristic emission in the red/NIR (600-750 nm) and visible (450-600 nm) spectral regions, respectively. The emission properties were further quanti ed through absolute emission quantum yield measurements, with the maximum values measured for the eGFP-doped di-ureasil hybrid (0:33 0:03) being two times higher than the maximum value found for the chlorophyll-doped hybrid samples (0:15 0:02). Fluorescent lifetime analysis was also performed resorting to two di erent techniques: time-correlated single photon counting and spectrally-resolved streak imaging, yielding uorescent emission lifetimes of 5 ns for chlorophyll and 2-3 ns for enhanced green uorescent protein, in solution and when incorporated into the hybrid hosts. Further analysis was carried out by tting a two exponential decay model to the uorescent decay curves of the for the green uorescent protein samples, considering that two distinct electronic states are responsible for the absorption around 488 nm and the emission at 510 nm. Based on the intriguing photoluminescent features of the dye-based samples, two prototypes of luminescent solar concentrators were fabricated and optically characterised. In particular, a liquid planar luminescent solar concentrator based on a glass container lled with eGFP dispersed in an aqueous solution and a eGFPdoped di-ureasil hybrid bulk planar luminescent solar concentrator. The devices were coupled to a silicon-based commercial PV device,… Advisors/Committee Members: André, Maria Rute de Amorim e Sá Ferreira (advisor), Nieder, Jana (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Photovoltaics; Zero-energy buildings; Sustainability; Luminescent solar concentrator; Optical conversion e ciency; External quantum e ciency organic-inorganic hybrid; Natural-based organic dyes

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Carlos, C. P. d. A. (2019). Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators . (Thesis). Universidade de Aveiro. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Carlos, Carlota Pereira de Almeida. “Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators .” 2019. Thesis, Universidade de Aveiro. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191.

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Carlos, Carlota Pereira de Almeida. “Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators .” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Carlos CPdA. Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators . [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade de Aveiro; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191.

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Carlos CPdA. Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators . [Thesis]. Universidade de Aveiro; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191

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Delft University of Technology

19. Gorbatenko, Aleksandra (author). Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel.

Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6600e1f3-a283-4237-af54-eaf39ab58f8a

► With the rapidly advancing technology in the field of concentrator photovoltaics for terrestrial applications, the aerospace industry is eager to innovate and incorporate this idea.… (more)

▼ With the rapidly advancing technology in the field of concentrator photovoltaics for terrestrial applications, the aerospace industry is eager to innovate and incorporate this idea. Concentrated solar light offers a cheaper but more complex solution to extract more power without increasing the number of solar cells. For extraterrestrial applications generally the photovoltaic elements account for nearly half of the costs on solar array, this decreasing the number of solar cells significantly contributes to lowering the cost of electric power in space. The solar array studied in this thesis provides a technologically innovative solution to reduce the cost of electrical energy for LEO satellites, in particular, to suit, for instance, the OneWeb satellite constellation mission at 1200 km altitude. Apart from being a structurally challenging design, another very important consideration is thermal feasibility. Concentrated solar light introduces hot spots of high temperatures, and heat dissipation at those locations is crucial. Hence, this thesis focuses on investigating the thermal performance of ConCur baseline design in orbit using thermal software ESATAN, and optimizing the design according to the thermal requirements, as well as performing electrical power calculations. To broaden the knowledge regarding concentrator photovoltaics on Earth and in outer space, a literature study was first performed and the main findings are summarized in this document. Also, heat transfer in space is briefly explained as part of the methodology for modelling the solar panel in ESATAN, including a step-by-step guide. After modelling the panel it was put into the Low Earth Orbit simulated by ESATAN which provide outputs on temperature and absorbed flux results. The panel was optimized and it was found that the maximum cell temperature reaches +122 degrees C when nonoperational, and +70 degrees C when producing electrical energy. These and more results were post-processed and summarized and relevant conclusions were drawn. Knowing the panel temperature in orbit and slightly altering its dimensions, the amount of electrical power produced was calculated to match the required 300 W. Also a schematic of the hardware was made and the most probably cell layout designed. In addition, this report includes a brief cost estimation and comparison to the conventional solar panel of the same dimensions and that is capable of producing the same amount of power. It was estimated that the electrical power by ConCur would cost around 112 Euro/Watt which is 10 times less than conventional solar array. Finally, relevant recommendations are listed for further increasing the technology readiness level (TRL) of the concept. Advisors/Committee Members: Smets, Arno (mentor), van Swaaij, Rene (graduation committee), Tindemans, Simon (graduation committee), van der Pas, Niels (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: CPV; space; thermal

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Gorbatenko, A. (. (2018). Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6600e1f3-a283-4237-af54-eaf39ab58f8a

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gorbatenko, Aleksandra (author). “Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6600e1f3-a283-4237-af54-eaf39ab58f8a.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gorbatenko, Aleksandra (author). “Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel.” 2018. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Gorbatenko A(. Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6600e1f3-a283-4237-af54-eaf39ab58f8a.

Council of Science Editors:

Gorbatenko A(. Thermal and Electrical Design of ConCur Concentrator Solar Panel. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6600e1f3-a283-4237-af54-eaf39ab58f8a

Tulane University

20. Robertson, John. Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems.

Degree: 2019, Tulane University

URL: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:92026

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This dissertation describes several key developments in semiconductor devices and technologies designed for solar power conversion and other applications. The first development is of… (more)

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This dissertation describes several key developments in semiconductor devices and technologies designed for solar power conversion and other applications. The first development is of two new growth techniques for producing large-area two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). Such two-dimensional materials have the potential to miniaturize photovoltaic volume and mass by orders of magnitude without sacrificing performance. While large-scale 2D-material-based photovoltaics have not yet been realized, large-area growths such as those described in this dissertation provide meaningful progress toward that goal. The described techniques enable 2D MoS2 thickness control on the order of angstroms and increase 2D MoS2 growth speed by two orders of magnitude relative to the current state of the art. Furthermore, the grown materials are developed into preliminary optoelectronic devices, with performance characterization, as a step toward more advanced photovoltaic devices. The second development presented in this dissertation is the design, fabrication, test, and analysis of a kW-scale hybrid spectrum-splitting photovoltaic module. The module is designed to be transmissive to incident infrared radiation, allowing for infrared light to be separately collected by a thermal receiver, while simultaneously collecting high-energy visible and ultraviolet light via photovoltaics. A system is built and tested on an outdoor testbed and shows 75% total power conversion efficiency (thermal and electric) of the incident solar spectrum, surpassing the capability of conventional photovoltaics. This high efficiency and combination of electrical and thermal power accelerates solar energy penetration into new applications requiring multiple power streams. Across these varied length scales, this dissertation gives glimpses into new innovations throughout the photovoltaic and semiconductor fields and aims to share this knowledge and outlook with the next generation of researchers.

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Advisors/Committee Members: Escarra, Matthew (Thesis advisor), School of Science & Engineering Physics and Engineering Physics (Degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: photovoltaics

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Robertson, J. (2019). Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems. (Thesis). Tulane University. Retrieved from https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:92026

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Robertson, John. “Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems.” 2019. Thesis, Tulane University. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:92026.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Robertson, John. “Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems.” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Robertson J. Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. Tulane University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:92026.

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Robertson J. Photovoltaics large and small: atomically thin semiconductor growth and kilowatt-scale transmissive photovoltaic systems. [Thesis]. Tulane University; 2019. Available from: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:92026

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Texas A&M University

21. Huang, Ran. A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator.

Degree: PhD, Electrical Engineering, 2015, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174210

► Solar concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems have the potential to achieve higher efficiency and reduce total system cost. The main idea of (CPV) technology is to… (more)

▼ Solar concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems have the potential to achieve higher efficiency and reduce total system cost. The main idea of (CPV) technology is to use cheaper optics such as lenses and mirrors to concentrate the sunlight onto a tiny area of photovoltaic (PV) cells. In this case, the required PV cell area is reduced with a given amount collection of incident power. There are several advantages of CPV systems. First, the cost of the PV system can be reduced by replacing a large area of expensive PV cells with less expensive optical elements, which allows to use the most efficient multijunction (MJ) tandem designed cells which is also the most expensive cells. Also, the efficiency of PV cells can be significant increased under concentrating system. CPV system can be more cost competitive with other PV and electricity generation technologies because of its high efficiency. However, traditional CPV systems have the problems of the high temperature and non-uniform irradiance on the solar cell at high concentration ratio, which can reduce the performance of the PV cell. Because of these disadvantages of the conventional CPV system, planar waveguides which are used as the secondary optics have been developed for CPV system since 2010. The advantage of the use of the waveguides as the secondary optics is that it can provide uniform illumination on PV cell and may have additional concentration. Our designed lens-to-channel waveguiding concentrator contains channel waveguides array, a lens array and MJ cells. Compared with the single Fresnel lens, using a lens array as the primary concentrator can not only collect a large amount of solar radiation, but also reduce the thickness and weight of the whole system. In this system, any decoupling loss in the waveguide can be avoided. The simulation and experiment results of three designed system are presented in this thesis. The concentration ratio can be increased to 920x if using tapered waveguide. A system efficiency of 86% can be achieved by using low loss material as the waveguide. Advisors/Committee Members: Madsen, Christi (advisor), Ji, Jim (committee member), Eknoyan, Ohannes (committee member), Belyanin, Alexey (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: solar concentrator; waveguide

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Huang, R. (2015). A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174210

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Huang, Ran. “A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174210.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Huang, Ran. “A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Huang R. A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174210.

Council of Science Editors:

Huang R. A Novel Waveguiding Solar Concentrator. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174210

Delft University of Technology

22. Boven, R.V.T. (author). Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis.

Degree: 2017, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fde729b0-5a1b-4c68-87fd-3debc95c3179

► An interesting concept related to photovoltaic energy is Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV), in which sunlight is focussed on a PV cell through lenses and mirrors, thereby… (more)

▼ An interesting concept related to photovoltaic energy is Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV), in which sunlight is focussed on a PV cell through lenses and mirrors, thereby increasing the incident irradiance on the PV cell. Solar concentration is proven to not only increase the output power of PV cells, but also to increase the electrical efficiency of PV cells. This concept is expected to further push PV energy to the scale of MW power plants for large-scale energy production, and increase the power density of standalone PV modules on Earth and in space. Increasing the irradiation on a PV cell inevitably also increases the temperature of the PV cell due to thermal losses. Cell temperature has a negative effect on the output power and electrical efficiency of a PV cell, and given a high enough concentration ratio, may cause the PV cell to lose electrical efficiency and ultimately break down. Adequate cooling is therefore required for CPV systems to keep the PV cell in its optimal operating temperature range. For this purpose a model is proposed that simulates the output characteristics under influence of solar concentration and temperature variations, most notably the output power and electrical efficiency of a PV cell. The electro-thermal model is fundamentally based on the detailed balance model, which dictates that the absorbed and emitted photon flux must be equal in equilibrium conditions. From detailed balance, the absorption, recombination and photo-generation processes in a PV cell are determined, from which the Shockley-Queisser limit is deduced. This fundamental model is extended to the single-diode model, which serves as the ultimate baseline of PV simulation, taking into account cell temperature, concentration ratio and other internal PV cell factors. Sensitivity analyses on the single-diode model show that solar concentration indeed increases the output power and electrical efficiency. Taking into account solar concentration and temperature effects however, shows that the electrical efficiency drops by 4% points at a concentration ratio of 20, thereby confirming that without cooling, increasing the solar concentration on a PV cell will yield lower electrical efficiencies due to thermal effects. Laboratory experiments are conducted on an Emcore 3J gallium-arsenide PV cell (DUT) to verify the electro-thermal model. Baseline tests are conducted using a calibrated light source, and secondary tests involving a secondary light source are performed at controlled ambient and elevated temperatures. These results show that the model has a fit of 98.9% with respect to the verified specifications of the DUT PV cell at an ambient temperature of 25 ◦C. At an elevated cell temperature of 60 ◦C, discrepancies exist between the simulated single-diode model and test results. A new in-plane heat conduction concept developed by Airbus NL called Hiper is added to the test set-up to assess its suitability in conjunction with a heat radiator for PV cells. Hiper is a novel thin-film material particularly suited to spread heat… Advisors/Committee Members: Kuiper, J.M. (mentor).

Subjects/Keywords: Photovoltaic concentrator cells

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Boven, R. V. T. (. (2017). Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fde729b0-5a1b-4c68-87fd-3debc95c3179

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Boven, R V T (author). “Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fde729b0-5a1b-4c68-87fd-3debc95c3179.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Boven, R V T (author). “Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis.” 2017. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Boven RVT(. Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fde729b0-5a1b-4c68-87fd-3debc95c3179.

Council of Science Editors:

Boven RVT(. Photovoltaic Concentrator Cells: Electro-Thermal Modelling And Experimental Analysis. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fde729b0-5a1b-4c68-87fd-3debc95c3179

Universidade Nova

23. Cardoso, Bruna Sofia Oliveira. Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®.

Degree: 2011, Universidade Nova

URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/11021

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Subjects/Keywords: CPV; Encapsulamento; Silicone; Durabilidade

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Cardoso, B. S. O. (2011). Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®. (Thesis). Universidade Nova. Retrieved from http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/11021

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Cardoso, Bruna Sofia Oliveira. “Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®.” 2011. Thesis, Universidade Nova. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/11021.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cardoso, Bruna Sofia Oliveira. “Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®.” 2011. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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Cardoso BSO. Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/11021.

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Cardoso BSO. Estudo de silicones para aplicação no módulo de concentração fotovoltaico HSUN®. [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2011. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/11021

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24. MONTEIRO GONCALVES, LETICIA. Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells.

Degree: MASc, 2018, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23758

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To improve the performance of solar energy converters and its implementation as a more sustainable electricity source worldwide, researchers have been trying to increase the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: SOLAR CELL; SILICON; SOLAR ENERGY; PHOTOVOLTAICS; LIGHT TRAPPING; MICROCONCENTRATOR; HEMISPHERICAL; CONCENTRATOR

…x5B;20]. 2.3. CONCENTRATORS Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) uses optical… …8 Figure 2.2. Examples of CPV designs… …11 Figure 2.3. 3D-printed concentrator arrays for external light trapping… …12 Figure 2.4. Light-guide solar optic concentrator by Morgan Solar Inc… …And for this reason, solar photovoltaics (PV) is the energy technology with the…

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MONTEIRO GONCALVES, L. (2018). Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23758

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

MONTEIRO GONCALVES, LETICIA. “Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells.” 2018. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23758.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

MONTEIRO GONCALVES, LETICIA. “Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells.” 2018. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

MONTEIRO GONCALVES L. Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23758.

Council of Science Editors:

MONTEIRO GONCALVES L. Hemispherical Dish Microconcentrators for Light-Trapping in Silicon Solar Cells. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/23758

University of North Texas

25. Qandil, Hassan Darwish Hassan. Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach.

Degree: 2019, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1609121/

► This work investigates the Fresnel-lens-based solar concentrator-receiver system in a multi-perspective manner to design, test and fabricate this concentrator with high-efficiency photon and heat outputs… (more)

▼ This work investigates the Fresnel-lens-based solar concentrator-receiver system in a multi-perspective manner to design, test and fabricate this concentrator with high-efficiency photon and heat outputs and a minimized effect of chromatic aberrations. First, a MATLAB®-incorporated algorithm optimizes both the flat-spot and the curved lens designs via a statistical ray-tracing methodology of the incident light, considering all of its incidence parameters. The target is to maximize the solar ray intensity on the receiver's aperture, and therefore, achieve the highest possible focal flux. The algorithm outputs prismatic and dimensional geometries of the Fresnel-lens concentrator, which are simulated by COMSOL® Multiphysics to validate the design. For the second part, a novel genetically-themed hierarchical algorithm (GTHA) has been investigated to design Fresnel-lens solar concentrators that match with the distinct energy input and spatial geometry of various thermal applications. Basic heat transfer analysis of each application decides its solar energy requirement. The GTHA incorporated in MATLAB® optimizes the concentrator characteristics to secure this energy demand, balancing a minimized geometry and a maximized efficiency. Two experimental applications were selected from literature to validate the optimization process, a solar welding system for H13 steel plates and a solar Stirling engine with an aluminum-cavity receiver attached to the heater section. In each case, a flat Fresnel-lens with a spot focus was algorithmically designed to supply the desired solar heat, and then a computer simulation of the optimized lens was conducted showing great comparability to the original experimental results. Thirdly, the prismatic geometry of the Fresnel lens was further optimized through a statistical approach that incorporates laws of light refraction and trigonometry. The proposed design produces high focal irradiance that is more suitable for thermal applications. The motivation was to enhance the tolerability of a flat Fresnel-lens concentrator to tracking errors, without the use of secondary optics or sophisticated, and normally costly, meticulous tracking equipment. A comparative simulation analysis was conducted for two case studies from literature, each with a different design method. Fresnel lenses optimized by this work enhanced the concentration acceptance product (CAP) significantly, compared to that in literature. Then, this work introduced an innovative code-based, detailed, and deterministic geometrical approach, which couples the optimization of the Fresnel lens primary optical element (POE) and the dome-shaped secondary optical element (SOE). The objective was to maximize the concentration acceptance product, while using the minimum SOE and receiver geometries at a given f-number and incidence angle (also referred to as the tracking error angle). The laws of polychromatic light refraction along with trigonometry and spherical geometry were utilized to optimize the POE grooves, SOE radius, receiver size, and… Advisors/Committee Members: Zhao, Weihuan, Li, Xiaohua, Wang, Shuping, Choi, Wonbong, Bostanci, Huseyin.

Subjects/Keywords: Solar energy.; Fresnel Lens; Genetic algorithm; Algorithmic design; Concentrated photovoltaics; Solar concentrator; Renewable energy; Optics; Secondary optics; Non-imaging optics; Solar welding; Stirling engine; Optical prototyping; Hot embossing; Engineering, Mechanical; Energy; Physics, Optics

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Qandil, H. D. H. (2019). Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1609121/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Qandil, Hassan Darwish Hassan. “Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach.” 2019. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1609121/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Qandil, Hassan Darwish Hassan. “Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach.” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Qandil HDH. Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1609121/.

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Council of Science Editors:

Qandil HDH. Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2019. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1609121/

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26. Sancho Martínez, Diego. Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung.

Degree: 2019, Freie Universität Berlin

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-2346

► Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) is a cost-effective method for energy generation with a high photovoltaic conversion rate. Highly efficient solar cells, which are based on III-V… (more)

▼ Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) is a cost-effective method for energy generation with a high photovoltaic conversion rate. Highly efficient solar cells, which are based on III-V semiconductor materials, are used for CPV applications present a higher cost with respect to other material-based solar cells. To achieve a price reduction in this technology and, therefore, a higher integration and expansion of this renewable source of energy, efforts must be made to simplify each element contained in a CPV device. Every single element, from the optical system to the cooling device through the solar cell material, must be modified to reduce its cost without decreasing the overall performance of the solar cell. In this work, thanks to the funding from the Helmholtz-Association for Young Investigator groups within the Initiative and Networking fund (VH-NG-928) and the funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement n° 609788, micrometer-sized chalcopyrite-based solar cells, specifically, Cu(Inx,Ga1-x)Se2 (CIGSe), were investigated in detail to reduce the requirements of this technology for concentration purposes. In the first part of this work, FEM simulations were employed to predict the heat management of micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells in order to verify the benefits of cell minimization under concentrated light. These novel findings were obtained by varying different structure elements to find out the best configuration for high concentration. High concentration factors and high material saving, up to 105x, are feasibly to be applied on micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells. In the second part of this work, based on these investigative thermal simulations, micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells were fabricated via “top-down approach” and characterized by different techniques. The morphology as well as the elemental composition and distribution were investigated in order to characterize the quality of the fabricated solar cells. In addition, electrical characterizations were carried out, specifically, photoluminescence, current-voltage characteristic curve as a function of the temperature and as a function of the concentrated light, to determine the main opto-electronic parameters of the micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells. These properties were dramatically affected by the fabrication method as the active area was reduced due to a higher SRH recombination mechanism. Higher recombination and the temperature increment of the solar cell during I-V measurements resulted in a maximum power conversion to electricity, i.e. efficiency, under concentrated light in the range of 20x to 50x and in the range of 20x to 30x for shaded and etched cells, respectively. Finally, a 3D thermal-opto-electronic (TOE) model was successfully validated and employed to simulate the experimental setup as well as the ideal one, where the active area of the solar cell is only illuminated. These simulations predicted the output parameters of micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells under all considered… Advisors/Committee Members: male (gender), Schmid, Martina (firstReferee), Behrends, Jan (furtherReferee).

Subjects/Keywords: Chalcopyrite; micro-concentrator; solar cells; modelling; FEM; CPV; fabrication; temperature; 500 Natural sciences and mathematics::500 Natural sciences::500 Natural sciences and mathematics

…micrometer-sized CIGSe concentrator photovoltaics? Only the rapid deployment and support of CPV… …technological limitations and challenges which arise in concentrator photovoltaics. The main… …biggest beneficiary. Why concentrator photovoltaics? Photovoltaics is a fast growing market… …multi-junction devices with concentrated light. Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) is a… …stage low quality material micrometer-sized CIGSe solar cells for concentrator photovoltaics…

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Sancho Martínez, D. (2019). Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung. (Thesis). Freie Universität Berlin. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-2346

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Sancho Martínez, Diego. “Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung.” 2019. Thesis, Freie Universität Berlin. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-2346.

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Sancho Martínez, Diego. “Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung.” 2019. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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Sancho Martínez D. Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung. [Internet] [Thesis]. Freie Universität Berlin; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-2346.

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Sancho Martínez D. Mikrokonzentrator-Solarzellen auf Chalcopyrit-Basis: Realistische Modellierung und Herstellung. [Thesis]. Freie Universität Berlin; 2019. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-2346

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University of Zambia

27. Simfukwe, Joseph. Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors .

Degree: 2012, University of Zambia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1534

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Subjects/Keywords: Concentrator photovoltic; Aluminuim structures

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Simfukwe, J. (2012). Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors . (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1534

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Simfukwe, Joseph. “Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors .” 2012. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1534.

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Simfukwe, Joseph. “Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors .” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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Simfukwe J. Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1534.

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Simfukwe J. Design and Evaluation of a low-cost concentrator photovoltaic(PV)system using semi-diffuse structured aluminium reflectors . [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1534

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Mississippi State University

28. Wen, Jing. Scattering-based solar concentrator.

Degree: MS, Physics and Astronomy, 2013, Mississippi State University

URL: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11012013-123228/ ;

► This work shows a laboratory based demonstration that elastic scattering from a layer of wavelength-sized particles can be used to concentrate sunlight for use… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: concentrator; solar energy; scattering

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Wen, J. (2013). Scattering-based solar concentrator. (Masters Thesis). Mississippi State University. Retrieved from http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11012013-123228/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wen, Jing. “Scattering-based solar concentrator.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Mississippi State University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11012013-123228/ ;.

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Wen, Jing. “Scattering-based solar concentrator.” 2013. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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Wen J. Scattering-based solar concentrator. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11012013-123228/ ;.

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Wen J. Scattering-based solar concentrator. [Masters Thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2013. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11012013-123228/ ;

Tulane University

29. Ji, Yaping. Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection.

Degree: 2020, Tulane University

URL: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:120419

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As global energy consumption continues to grow, new paths towards renewable energy generation are needed to reduce environmental impact and allow for more zero-net energy development. This includes not only electricity generation but also energy required for thermal applications. This dissertation explores three different technologies to generate electricity and high temperature heat simultaneously by using an actively tracked parabolic dish concentrator (2.72 m2) and an all-in-one hybrid receiver. This hybrid receiver usually consists of two key components, a PV module assembled with multijunction solar cells based on III-V materials, and a thermal receiver that transfers absorbed solar energy into a working fluid for a variety of commercial and industrial process heating applications. A key goal of this work is to use spectrum splitting and other design innovations to operate PV cells at much lower temperatures than the thermal receiver output temperatures. PV cooling is critical for PV modules to sustain high energy conversion efficiencies and to work for longer duration under concentrated light. A key distinction in different designs reported here is how the PV cells are cooled, either “transmissive microfluidic cooling”, “transmissive direct fluid cooling”, and “non-transmissive microfluidic cooling”. All three technologies show good performance for both efficient PV cooling (< 120°C) and high system energy conversion efficiency (> 80%). This dissertation is divided into four key chapters. Chapter 2 discusses spectrum splitting CPV with transmissive microfluidic cooling, focusing on the optical performance of the PV modules. By applying a transfer matrix-style approach, the cumulative transmission through the entire PV module is calculated: these results are verified experimentally. By doing so, the power collected by the PV cells and thermal receiver can be predicted. Chapter 3 explores a spectrum splitting hybrid receiver design using a cheaper and more straightforward cooling method that flows silicone oil across PV cells to extract their waste heat and to eliminate the use of sapphire for cost reduction. The cooling performance is verified by outdoor tests and the system efficiencies are discussed under different solar concentration. Chapter 4 investigates another hybrid receiver design that utilizes waste heat from high efficiency PV cells to preheat the working fluid in the thermal receiver instead of dumping the energy to surroundings as in the previous two methods. This design allows both the cells and the thermal receiver to be illuminated with concentrated sunlight simultaneously without the need for spectrum splitting. The electrical and thermal performance are tested both in the lab and outdoors. Chapter 5 discusses a proposed way to enhance the transmission of the spectrum splitting III-V solar cells used in Chapters 2 and 3. Epitaxial lift-off is used to remove the III-V cell substrate and to fabricate highly infrared-transmissive, spectrum-splitting thin-film solar cells.…

Advisors/Committee Members: Escarra, Matthew (Thesis advisor), School of Science & Engineering Physics and Engineering Physics (Degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Transmissive concentrator photovoltaic modules

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Ji, Y. (2020). Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection. (Thesis). Tulane University. Retrieved from https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:120419

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Ji, Yaping. “Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection.” 2020. Thesis, Tulane University. Accessed February 28, 2021. https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:120419.

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Ji, Yaping. “Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection.” 2020. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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Ji Y. Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection. [Internet] [Thesis]. Tulane University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:120419.

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Ji Y. Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules for Hybrid Solar Energy Collection. [Thesis]. Tulane University; 2020. Available from: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:120419

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Anna University

30. Manikumar R. Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;.

Degree: Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system, 2015, Anna University

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/49397

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The linear Fresnel reflector solar concentrator LFRSC system is a newlinesolar thermal energy system currently used for domestic and industrial newlineapplications The system uses parallel… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Linear Fresnel reflector solar concentrator

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R, M. (2015). Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;. (Thesis). Anna University. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/49397

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R, Manikumar. “Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;.” 2015. Thesis, Anna University. Accessed February 28, 2021. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/49397.

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R, Manikumar. “Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2021.

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R M. Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;. [Internet] [Thesis]. Anna University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 28]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/49397.

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R M. Design fabrication and heat transfer Analysis of cavity absorber for a Linear fresnel reflector solar Concentrator system;. [Thesis]. Anna University; 2015. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/49397

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