Solar cell array for concentrated sunlight
Abstract
The work effort at the Weizmann Institute on high concentration solar cell arrays is described. The results of the study phase of the program, which involved procurement and evaluation of system components, were favorable, and integration of selected components and systems is underway. The criteria developed and the data from solar cells, optics, and tracking tests are discussed. Details of a successful laboratory model 2 axis tracking system are presented. It is concluded that development of high concentration arrays having efficiencies of at least 10% is now possible.
- Publication:
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12th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977iece.conf.1154Y
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Test Equipment;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Solar Arrays;
- Solar Cells;
- Systems Engineering;
- Computer Techniques;
- Concentrators;
- Energy Technology;
- Performance Tests;
- Solar Collectors;
- Tracking (Position);
- Energy Production and Conversion