Photovoltaic concentrator module technology

Conference · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1990.747918· OSTI ID:7179666

Richards, E H; Chamberlin, J L; Boes, E C

We are continuing to see significant progress in the development of photovoltaic (PV) concentrator technology. New record cell and module efficiencies have been achieved, and improvements in cells, cell assemblies, and modules are increasing reliability and decreasing cost. The number of firms actively pursuing PV concentrator module technology has increased substantially in the last three years. Two new concentrator systems were installed last year, and more are likely to be installed in the near future. This paper describes the most significant developments of the last two years, including descriptions of advances in PV concentrator cell technology, module development and reliability activities, the new installations, a new Concentrator Initiative Program, and results of the latest costing study. 26 refs., 8 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7179666
• Report Number(s): SAND-90-1258C; CONF-900801--1; ON: DE90010847
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST
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EFFICIENCY
ELEMENTS
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
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INSTALLATION
LENSES
MANUFACTURING
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OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE TESTING
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
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RELIABILITY
SEMIMETALS
SILICON
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SUBSTRATES
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TESTING