Title :
Self-tracking concentrator for photovoltaics
Author :
Kozodoy, Peter ; Gladden, Christopher ; Pavilonis, Michael ; Rhodes, Christopher ; Wheeler, Tobias ; Casper, Chadwick
Author_Institution :
Glint Photonics, Inc., Burlingame, CA, USA
Abstract :
We present a novel solar concentrator architecture in which integrated microscale liquid optics provide passive solar tracking, eliminating the need for high-precision mechanical tracking. Optical efficiency as high as 72% and effective acceptance angle of 50° are demonstrated. The design can reduce the cost of concentrator photovoltaics and broaden its applicability.
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optics; optical design techniques; optical testing; optical tracking; solar cells; integrated microscale liquid optics; optical efficiency; opticla design; passive solar tracking; self-tracking concentrator photovoltaic system; solar concentrator architecture; Couplings; Fluids; Optical coupling; Optical reflection; Optics; Photovoltaic systems; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
