Photovoltaic Concentrator Array Production Process Study. Volume I. Study Summary. Final Report, January 25, 1979-January 24, 1980

摘要

The latest and projected concentrator photovoltaic designs were defined and analyzed in terms of their performance and energy cost potentials. The major hardware areas of interest were the basic concentrator modules to include concentrator optics and solar cell receiver assemblies. Both reflective and refractive optics were investigated as well as linear and point-focus cell receivers. Performance was assessed at the individual concentrator module and array levels. Power conditioning and field distribution factors were not addressed. Detailed optimizations were performed to identify production-oriented hardware designs. Resultant energy costs were then estimated at the factory and installed array levels. Results and conclusions are presented. (ERA citation 06:012175)