Development of a 160X crossed lens photovoltaic concentrator. Final report
A new concentrator concept, the crossed lens solar photovoltaic concentrator, is described. The innovative concentrator cross-couples simple plano-cylindrical lenses with a linear Fresnel lens to achieve a geometric concentration ratio of 160X. The linear Fresnel lens provides lateral focussing of the incident sunlight while the plano-cylindrical lenses provide longitudinal focussing. The combined lateral/longitudinal focussing results in a series of focal spots on the photovoltaic receiver rather than a continuous focal line. An initial prototype module was fabricated and performance tested. The demonstrated peak electrical efficiency is 15.1% at 28/sup 0/C cell temperature. Incorporation of recently developed design improvements (a proprietary prismaic cell cover and a lens anti-reflection coating) indicates that a 20% module efficiency is achievable.
- Research Organization:
- Entech, Inc., Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, TX (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5965191
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-85-7012; ON: DE86009543
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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