Conceptual design for a high-concentration (500X) photovoltaic array
A conceptual design of a high concentration photovoltaic (PV) array using the Stanford/EPRI 500X silicon cell is presented. Work objectives were the following: to identify an array concept with promise for economic viability; to develop preliminary component (subsystem) designs for such an array; and to identify key component developmental issues. The design criterion was minimum levelized busbar energy cost, BBEC. Design trade studies were based on variation of subsystem costs and a 15 cent/kWh (current dollars) target for BBEC. Subsystems design included 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 near the range of allowed costs established by BBEC target and balance-of-system cost estimates reported in Integrated Photovoltaic Central Station Conceptual Designs, EPRI AP-3264.
- Research Organization:
- Black and Veatch, Kansas City, MO (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6086317
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-AP-3263; ON: TI85920184
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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