Transmissive spectrum splitting multi-junction solar module for hybrid CPV/CSP system

Journal Article · 16 December 2015 · 2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2015.7355766 · OSTI ID:1462009

Ji, Yaping ^[1]; Ollanik, Adam  ^[2]; Farrar-Foley, Nicholas ^[2]; Xu, Qi ^[2]; Madrone, Leila ^[3]; Lynn, Pete ^[3]; Romanin, Vince ^[3]; Codd, Daniel ^[4]; Escarra, Matthew  ^[2]

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1. Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA (United States); Tulane University
2. Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA (United States)
3. Otherlab, San Francisco, CA (United States)
4. Univ. of San Diego, San Diego, CA (United States)

Here, a new scalable, modular hybrid solar power system is designed to generate electricity through two pathways, CPV and CSP, in order to better meet grid energy demands for reliable renewable energy. The key element, a transmissive, spectrum-splitting multi-junction solar module, is modeled and simulated to analyze its electrical, optical, and thermal properties. Optimized designs are proposed to deliver high efficiency visible light-to-electricity conversion while transmitting infrared light to a thermal receiver. Prospective challenges in the upcoming development and fabrication are discussed.

• Research Organization: Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
• Grant/Contract Number: AR0000473
• OSTI ID: 1462009
• Journal Information: 2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), Journal Name: 2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English