Towards commercialization of concentrator multijunction photovoltaic modules

Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules occupy the middle ground between conventional, flat-plate photovoltaics and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. CPV promises to deliver the best of both worlds: the highest efficiency of any photovoltaic system combined with the higher capacity fact...

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Main Authors: Kinsey, G. S., Sherif, R. A., Pien, P., Hebert, P., King, R. R., Aldrich, D.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheric modeling
Commercialization
Performance analysis
Photovoltaic systems
Poles and towers
Power system reliability
Prototypes
Solar energy
Solar power generation
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Summary:Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules occupy the middle ground between conventional, flat-plate photovoltaics and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. CPV promises to deliver the best of both worlds: the highest efficiency of any photovoltaic system combined with the higher capacity factor and scale-up potential of dual-axis tracking systems characteristic of CSP power towers. Having demonstrated cell efficiencies over 40%, the CPV industry has now embarked on an aggressive program to demonstrate cost-effective, highly-reliable CPV modules in the field.
ISSN:0160-8371
DOI:10.1109/PVSC.2008.4922749