DocumentCode :
57931
Title :
Semprius Field Results and Progress in System Development
Author :
Ghosal, Kanchan ; Lilly, Doug ; Gabriel, Joaquim ; Whitehead, Mark ; Seel, Stefan ; Fisher, Brent ; Wilson, James ; Burroughs, Scott
Author_Institution :
Semprius Inc., Durham, NC, USA
Volume :
4
Issue :
2
fYear :
2014
fDate :
Mar-14
Firstpage :
703
Lastpage :
708
Abstract :
Semprius manufactures HCPV modules with printed microcells that provide cost, performance, and reliability benefits over conventional flat-plate modules. Recent module results exceed 35% efficiency at concentrator standard test condition and current factory built modules average 33%. Semprius has installed several different reference HCPV systems with apertures that range from 54 m2-140 m2, suitable for commercial deployment. This paper outlines Semprius´ system design approach and presents field results including system efficiency, power production, and tracker error. Results confirm an ac system efficiency of 30%. In addition, Semprius´ performance model will be described and results presented.
Keywords :
costing; photovoltaic power systems; power system economics; power system reliability; HCPV modules; Semprius field; concentrator standard test condition; cost; flat-plate modules; power production; printed microcells; reliability; system development; system efficiency; tracker error; Arrays; Inverters; Mathematical model; Reliability; Standards; System analysis and design; Temperature measurement; CPV modules; CPV systems; Concentrated photovoltaics;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Photovoltaics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
2156-3381
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JPHOTOV.2013.2288026
Filename :
6710160
Link To Document :
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