Boeing high-efficiency low-cost concentrated photovoltaic technology

John C. Hall; Guy L. Martins; Michael Cameron; Stuart Marks

doi:10.1117/12.904981

19 September 2011 Boeing high-efficiency low-cost concentrated photovoltaic technology

John C. Hall, Guy L. Martins, Michael Cameron, Stuart Marks

Proceedings Volume 8108, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VI; 810802 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.904981
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The Boeing CPV system has been developed as a jointly funded effort between the Boeing companies, its industrial partners and the Department of Energy. As with all commercial solar systems the key driver of success is a production cost which is competitive with existing power sources. In this paper we describe an approach for driving the near term cost and LCOE (levelized cost of energy) of less than $0.10 per kWh with growth opportunities down to $0.07 per kWh. This objective is achievable through a combination of existing high performance optics, the future availability of +40% to 50% conversion efficient multi-junction cells, low cost design tailored to high speed and low cost manufacturing, field assembly, and low cost trackers.

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John C. Hall, Guy L. Martins, Michael Cameron, and Stuart Marks "Boeing high-efficiency low-cost concentrated photovoltaic technology", Proc. SPIE 8108, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VI, 810802 (19 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.904981

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