Title :
A Solid 500 Sun Compound Concentrator PV Design
Author :
Horne, Stephen ; Conley, Gary ; Gordon, Jeffrey ; Fork, David ; Meada, Pat ; Schrader, Eric ; Zimmermann, Thomas
Author_Institution :
SolFocus, Palo Alto, CA
Abstract :
SolFocustrade is developing two generations of photovoltaic concentrator systems, both based on reflective Cassegrain-like architectures. Generation 1 is being readied for manufacturing, and is poised for roll out to test fields this year. Generation 2, a solid dielectric system, is under joint development by SolFocus and PARC, with prototype components under evaluation. The status of generation 1 is presented for background, and we discuss technical aspects of generation 2
Keywords :
solar energy concentrators; PV design; SolFocus; compound concentrator; photovoltaic concentrator system; reflective Cassegrain-like architecture; solid dielectric system; Dielectrics; Glass; Manufacturing; Optical receivers; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Solar power generation; Solids; Sun; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.2006.279550
