Analysis of static and quasi-static cross compound parabolic concentrators

Journal Article · Fri Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Appl. Opt.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.23.002007· OSTI ID:6652354

Molledo, A G; Luque, A

Static and quasi-static concentrators present interesting characteristics for obtaining photovoltaic solar energy. In this work we study the characteristics of the crossed compound parabolic concentrator, formed by the intersection of two cyclindrical compound parabolic concentrators (CPC). Bifacial cells are used in this concentrator as a requirement for obtaining higher concentrations. Static and quasi-static concentrators see the sun as an extended source, so a simplified source model of radiance for the sky of Madrid is used. The figures of merit of a lossless concentrator are studied and the most important parameters influencing its optical behavior are discussed. We conclude that these concentrators obtain results that lead to a decrease in the cost of photovoltaic energy.

• Research Organization: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, ETSI Telecommunicacion, Instituto de Energia Solar, Madrid 3, Spain
• OSTI ID: 6652354
• Journal Information: Appl. Opt.; (United States), Vol. 23:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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