High (500X) concentration PV array conceptual design

Conference · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6075977

Levy, S L

A conceptual design of a high concentration PV array using the Stanford/EPRI 500X silicon cell is presented. Work objectives were to identify an array concept with promise for economic viability, develop prelimiary component (subsystem) designs for such an array, and identify key component developmental issues. Design criterion was minimum levelized busbar energy cost, BBEC. New methodology developed permitted meaningful trade studies based on variation of subsystem costs and a 15 /kWh current year dollars target for BBEC. Subsystem designs include the tracking support structure and the PV module. The module includes the Fresnel lens parquet, the cell package, the backplate heat rejector and the module housing. Estimated cost for the array is in the range of allowed costs established by BBEC target and balance-of-system cost estimates. Key developmental issues are attaching the cell to the cell mount, thermal transients, and panel lifetime.

• Research Organization: Black and Veatch, Engineers-Architects Kansas City, Missouri
• OSTI ID: 6075977
• Report Number(s): CONF-840561-
• Journal Information: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States), Conference: 17. IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 1 May 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
CONCENTRATOR SOLAR CELLS
DESIGN
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
CAPITALIZED COST
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ENERGY ANALYSIS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FRESNEL LENS
HEAT EXCHANGERS
PERFORMANCE
SERVICE LIFE
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CONCENTRATORS
SUPPORTS
COST
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
EQUIPMENT
LENSES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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