Results of the PRDA 35 qualification tests of the General Electric concentrating photovoltaic module

Technical Report · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6121665

Pritchard, D A

An actively-cooled linear parabolic trough concentrating photovoltaic module, designed and built by General Electric, was tested to the Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) 35 specifications. The PRDA 35 module test program is described. Physical, electrical and thermal characteristics of the module are present. Module performance is shown using multiple linear regression techniques. Some change in performance was measured after environmental exposure. In addition, sample reflector materials and receiver sections were evaluated for effects of severe environmental conditions. Results show the module has met the qualification goals.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6121665
• Report Number(s): SAND-81-2382; ON: DE82004512
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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