Design and development of a stand-alone concentrator photovoltaic array. Final report
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5449808
The design and development of a new Stand-Alone concentrating photovoltaic array is described. Array sizing, tracking structure and controls have been tailored for use in semi-remote non-grid connected applications. A new tracking approach has been developed that uses commercially available components, can be transported by small truck or trailer, and can be erected by two semi-skilled workers. The 684 watt array incorporates six 114 watt point-focus, flat Fresnel modules. Array level testing at GE has demonstrated an average array efficiency of 14% at direct normal insolations between 727 to 776 w/m/sup 2/ normalized to a 28/sup 0/C cell temperature.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Philadelphia, PA (USA). Advanced Energy Programs Dept.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5449808
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-82-7131; ON: DE84005860
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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