Systems/marketing challenges for TPV

Journal Article · Thu Jan 05 04:00:00 EST 1995 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.47042· OSTI ID:165963

Ralph, E L; FitzGerald, M C ^[1]

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1. Applied Solar Energy Corporation 15251 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, California 91745-1002 (United States)

Thermophotovoltaic technology has been considered as an electrical power source for many years. The principles have been well documented and demonstration units have shown the feasibility of these TPV systems. One of the major challenges, however, has been the marketing of TPV systems even though a large number of potential applications have been identified. The primary driver for TPV in the past has been a very specialized need for military field generators for special forces, and as a man-pack battery re-charger. Because of this limited application, most of the emphasis was on research and little was done to commercialize the systems. Now the situation has changed, and there is a strong tendency to look for new ways to commercialize military systems. This paper will describe some of the emerging TPV markets that are developing both for the government and for commercial applications and how the eventual system design(s) must take these market requirements into consideration. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital American} {ital Institute} {ital of} {ital Physics}.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 165963
• Report Number(s): CONF-940101--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 321; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
EFFICIENCY
FINANCING
MARKETING
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC CONVERSION