Concentrated photovoltaic system with multi-curvature Fresnel concentrator

An Chi Wei, Hsiu Ming Du

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Abstract

A multi-curvature Fresnel concentrator is proposed in this study for a concentrated photovoltaic system (CPV) to suppress aberrations. Unlike a conventional Fresnel concentrator with a single curvature, the proposed one integrates several Fresnel concentrators with individual curvatures. An embodiment is designed for a PMMA concentrator comprising four curvatures. The simulated efficiency of the embodiment is 86.4%. The tolerance analyses and the fabrication considerations of the CPV are provided and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Development in Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies
EditorsJyh-Chen Chen, Usuki Hiroshi, Sheng-Wei Lee, Yiin-Kuen Fuh
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages628-633
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038354956
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
EventInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014 - Taipei City, Taiwan
Duration: 31 Aug 20145 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume656-657
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaipei City
Period31/08/145/09/14

Keywords

  • Concentrated photovoltaics
  • Concentrator
  • CPV
  • Fresnel lens

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