Glass Lens for Concentrating Photovoltaic System for Higher Solar Concentration

摘要

Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems work in a manner similar to flat solar photovoltaic systems but with minor differences. In a CPV system, optical systems, such as, a concentrator, are installed to increase the intensity of solar radiation/sunlight falling on each cell of the solar panel. As a result, CPV systems outperform flat solar photovoltaic systems in terms of power generation. The performance capacity of a CPV system depends on its ability to capture solar irradiance and concentrate the same to increase the temperature. When made to exchange heat with a working fluid, such as, water, steam is produced, which can then be channelized toward a turbine for power generation. Increase in solar concentration could help increase the potential to generate more electrical energy. Thus, there is a need to improve the performance of a CPV system for high power generation.