Experimental analysis of a photovoltaic concentrator based on a single reflective stage immersed in an optical fluid. (27th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Victoria, Marta; Domínguez, César; Askins, Stephen; Antón, Ignacio; Sala, Gabriel
• Is Part Of: Progress in photovoltaics. Volume 22:Number 12(2014)
• Page Start: 1213
• Page End: 1225
• Publication Date: 2013-04-27
• Subjects: Solar cells -- Periodicals; Photovoltaic cells -- Periodicals; Solar power plants -- Periodicals; 621.31245
• DOI: 10.1002/pip.2381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1062-7995

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p>This article reviews all the experimental tests carried out to analyze the performance of a FluidReflex photovoltaic concentrator. This novel concentrator concept consists of a single reflective stage immersed in an optical fluid. The presence of the fluid entails significant advantages. It not only allows a high system optical efficiency and increases the attainable concentration but also enhances the heat dissipation from the cell. In addition, the electrical insulation is improved, and the problem of water vapor condensation inside the module is avoided. A complete characterization is addressed in this paper. Among the experimental results, a measured optical efficiency of 83.5% for a concentration of 1035× stands out. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>