Initial field performance of a hybrid CPV‐T microconcentrator system

Vivar, Marta; Everett, Vernie; Fuentes, M.; Blakers, Andrew; Tanner, Andrew; Lievre, P. Le; Greaves, M.P.

doi:10.1002/pip.2229

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“…The comparison of present research with different researches [27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] for different CPV/T systems is illustrated in Figure 19. For each CPV/T, systems have different advantages and disadvantages; however, the chief target is to raise the electrical and thermal efficiencies without any additional cost.…”

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An experimental implementation and testing of a concentrated hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system with monocrystalline solar cells using linear Fresnel reflected mirrors

2019

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Summary Integration of solar concentrators with photovoltaic (PV) systems reduces the required number of PV panels, which often account for the major costs of PV systems. The linear Fresnel reflector mirror is considered more effective because of its simplicity and effortless fabrication. An experimental test rig of a concentrated PV/thermal system that employs a linear configuration and horizontal absorber was built for evaluating its electrical and thermal performances. The considered concentrator consists of various widths of flat glass mirrors, which positioned with different angles, and with sun light focusing on the PV cells that fixed over an active cooling system. The experimental investigation of the proposed concentrated PV/thermal system shows that higher electrical and thermal efficiencies can be achieved at comparatively high temperature levels than that typically utilized in a nonconcentrated PV/thermal system. The characteristics of PV cells also indicate that the electrical efficiency values in case of no concentration and with concentration ratio of 6.0 are 9.6%, and 11%, respectively. The measured values for the inlet and outlet cooling water temperatures of the receiver showed that the maximum outlet temperature reached was 75°C with a flow rate of 0.025 L/min, and the product thermal efficiency was 62.3%. These obtained results illustrate an adequate and good thermal and electrical performance under the meteorological weather conditions of the province of Al‐Karak in Jordan.

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An experimental implementation and testing of a concentrated hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system with monocrystalline solar cells using linear Fresnel reflected mirrors

2019

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“…The design of linear Fresnel reflectors can be more compact and modularized to achieve a better market performance. A formerly commercially available CPVT system was co-developed by Australian National University (ANU) and Chromasun Inc. for domestic applications [125][126][127][128]. As presented in Fig.…”

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A review of concentrated photovoltaic-thermal (CPVT) hybrid solar systems with waste heat recovery (WHR)

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Liao

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Science Bulletin

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“…In 1992, the Australian National University (ANU) also started to develop linear CPV‐T systems for the production of electricity and heat using cylindrical parabolic troughs and silicon solar cells . More recently, the ANU‐Chromasun CPV‐T system was developed, which is based on linear Fresnel mirrors in a compact design more suitable for general building integration . Both systems concentrate the light into a photovoltaic–thermal receiver in which the cells are cooled by a heat transfer fluid flowing in a channel at the rear of the receiver as featured in Figure (a) and (b).…”

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“…(a) Principles of operation of the first generation CPV‐T system at ANU, based on a parabolic mirror and a hybrid receiver with cooling in the back of the cells and (b) the second generation ANU‐Chromasun CPV‐T system developed at ANU, including Fresnel mirrors in an enclosure incorporating the hybrid PV‐T receivers .…”

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A review of optical and thermal transfer fluids used for optical adaptation or beam‐splitting in concentrating solar systems

Vivar

Everett

2012

Progress in Photovoltaics

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There are a wide variety of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid photovoltaic-thermal concentrator systems and concepts that use liquids for optical adaptation and heat transfer. Depending on the functional purpose of the fluid: heat transfer, optical adaptation, spectral filtering, or a combination of these applications, different fluid properties are required. This review studies actively cooled solar concentrators and their associated requirements for liquids. The most suitable candidate fluids available in the market are assessed according to their properties and applications, with a special emphasis on fluid toxicity and long-term performance.

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Initial field performance of a hybrid CPV‐T microconcentrator system

Cited by 36 publications

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An experimental implementation and testing of a concentrated hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system with monocrystalline solar cells using linear Fresnel reflected mirrors

An experimental implementation and testing of a concentrated hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system with monocrystalline solar cells using linear Fresnel reflected mirrors

A review of concentrated photovoltaic-thermal (CPVT) hybrid solar systems with waste heat recovery (WHR)

A review of optical and thermal transfer fluids used for optical adaptation or beam‐splitting in concentrating solar systems

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