Evaluation of electrical and thermal performance of a linear hybrid CPV-T micro-concentrator system
Date
2011
Authors
Everett, Vernie
Harvey, Judith
Surve, Sachin
Thomsen, Elizabeth
Walters, Daniel
Vivar, Marta
Tanner, Andrew
Greaves, Mikal
Le Lievre, Peter
Blakers, Andrew
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Conference Organising Committee
Abstract
Chromasun Inc. and The Australian National University have developed a low-concentration, linear, hybrid micro-concentrator (MCT) system suitable for urban rooftop installation. The system produces both electrical and thermal power, integrating the functionality of separate flat plate photovoltaic and solar hot water systems. The MCT system utilises industry-standard components, including modified mono-crystalline silicon one-sun solar cells, commonly used in flat panel applications. The MCT manufacturing processes are designed around low-cost methods, and tap directly into existing economies of scale. Initial test results without any system optimisation has demonstrated an electrical output of more than 300 W, and a thermal output of more than 1500 W at 950W/m2 DNI.
Description
Keywords
Keywords: CPV; CST; Micro-concentrator; PV-Thermal hybrid
Citation
Collections
Source
AIP Conference Proceedings
Type
Conference paper