Challenges in the design of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules to achieve highest efficiencies

M Wiesenfarth, I Anton, AW Bett - Applied Physics Reviews, 2018 - pubs.aip.org
In concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology, solar radiation is concentrated on a small
solar cell to reduce semiconductor area by means of an optical collector. Typically, the …

A review of thermal load and performance characterisation of a high concentrating photovoltaic (HCPV) solar receiver assembly

AOM Maka, TS O'Donovan - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The performance behaviour of solar concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) is an important
element for the design and development of solar devices and system. A CPV receiver …

Quantification of the spectral coupling of atmosphere and photovoltaic system performance: Indexes, methods and impact on energy harvesting

PM Rodrigo, EF Fernández, FM Almonacid… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2017 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic system performance is affected by changes in the input sunlight spectrum.
Moreover, the different photovoltaic materials employed show different spectral responses …

Comparative assessment of the spectral impact on the energy yield of high concentrator and conventional photovoltaic technology

EF Fernández, A Soria-Moya, F Almonacid… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2016 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic materials are spectrally selected and their electrical output is affected by the
spectral distribution of the incident irradiance. The performance of high concentrator …

Investigating the impact of weather variables on the energy yield and cost of energy of grid-connected solar concentrator systems

EF Fernández, DL Talavera, FM Almonacid… - Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
This work connects the electrical performance and economics of High Concentrator
Photovoltaic technology beyond the cell and module levels. It analyses the impact of …

A theoretical analysis of the impact of atmospheric parameters on the spectral, electrical and thermal performance of a concentrating III–V triple-junction solar cell

M Theristis, EF Fernández, C Stark… - Energy conversion and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The spectral sensitivity of a concentrating triple-junction (3J) solar cell has been
investigated. The atmospheric parameters such as the air mass (AM), aerosol optical depth …

Outdoor measurements of a full‐size bifacial Pero/Si tandem module under different spectral conditions

D Chojniak, M Steiner, SK Reichmuth… - Progress in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, significant progress has been made in terms of efficiency and stability of
perovskite on silicon (Pero/Si) tandem solar cells. Nevertheless, most of these activities are …

[HTML][HTML] Collimated solar simulator for curved PV modules characterization

G Vallerotto, F Martín, J Macías, R Herrero… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The vehicle integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) technology, which consists in integrating PV solar
panels in the surfaces of electric vehicles, is a promising technology to increase car …

Performance of a concentrating photovoltaic monomodule under real operating conditions: Part I–Outdoor characterisation

M Theristis, EF Fernández, GE Georghiou… - Energy Conversion and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Monitoring the performance of concentrating photovoltaic technologies under actual
operating conditions is crucial for the prediction of energy yield. This requires an in-depth …

Extensive validation of solar spectral irradiance meters at the World Radiation Center

V Tatsiankou, K Hinzer, H Schriemer, S Kazadzis… - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
A comprehensive uncertainty analysis validates a Solar Spectral Irradiance Meter
(SolarSIM) for accurately resolving the spectral and broadband direct normal irradiances …