Improved boost mirror for low-concentration photovoltaic solar power systems

David Nelson Wells

doi:10.1117/12.828312

20 August 2009 Improved boost mirror for low-concentration photovoltaic solar power systems

David Nelson Wells

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Proceedings Volume 7407, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications IV; 74070M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828312
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

A new reflector surface and geometry using low-concentration mirror boosting of flat-plate photo voltaic devices is described. The overheating effects that have previously been seen using non-uniform, high reflectivity side mirrors have been reduced. The new high-stability reflector material has lower UV reflectivity that reduces panel ageing and over heating. A moderate reflectivity in the violet wavelength further cuts the level of overheating while sacrificing only minimally in electrical power output efficiency. The new surface maintains high, uniform reflectivity at green, yellow, red, and IR wavelengths. Mass-produced panels are undergoing tests, and some preliminary results are presented. Surface self-cleaning of hydrophilic and hydrophobic coating over the reflecting surface is also discussed. Other applications of the same mirror in the solar thermal field are briefly discussed. Some improved tracking PV geometry versions using the new material are presented.

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David Nelson Wells "Improved boost mirror for low-concentration photovoltaic solar power systems", Proc. SPIE 7407, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications IV, 74070M (20 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828312

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Reflectivity

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