New-generation concentrator modules based on cascade solar cells: Design and optical and thermal properties

New-generation concentrator modules use III–V nanoheterostructure cascade solar cells the efficiency of which can be raised to 50% for the number of cascades exceeding three. To obtain a high overall efficiency of photovoltaic conversion in power plants and extend their service time, it is necessary...

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Published in:Technical physics 2014-11, Vol.59 (11), p.1650-1657
Main Authors: Andreev, V. M., Davidyuk, N. Yu, Malevski, D. A., Pan’chak, A. N., Rumyantsev, V. D., Sadchikov, N. A., Chekalin, A. V., Luque, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classical and Continuum Physics
Design and construction
Electric power-plants
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Power plants
Solar batteries
Solar cells
Solar energy industry
Solid State Electronics
Thermal properties
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Summary:New-generation concentrator modules use III–V nanoheterostructure cascade solar cells the efficiency of which can be raised to 50% for the number of cascades exceeding three. To obtain a high overall efficiency of photovoltaic conversion in power plants and extend their service time, it is necessary that the design of the modules be optimal in terms of optics and thermal engineering. In this work, main challenges in designing solar modules, such as optical concentration of radiation and residual heat removal, are considered. The results of pilot works that have been recently done in the Ioffe Physical Technical Institute are primarily reported.
ISSN:1063-7842
1090-6525
DOI:10.1134/S1063784214110024