Design and development of a laminated glass-plastic Fresnel lens for point focus photovoltaic systems

Technical Report · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6763447· OSTI ID:6763447

Matalon, L. A.

The design and development of a laminated glass-plastic Fresnel lens for point focus photovoltaic systems use is described. The objective of this development was to examine the feasibility of producing lenses with a cost effectiveness superior to that of lenses made by casting of acrylic. The procedure used in executing this development, the method used in cost effectiveness evaluation, results obtained and recommendations for further work are presented.

• Research Organization: Swedlow, Inc., Garden Grove, CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6763447
• Report Number(s): SAND-82-7121; ON: DE83001007
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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