Line-focus photovoltaic module using solid optical secondaries f

Details Line-focus photovoltaic module using solid optical secondaries f Line-focus photovoltaic module using solid optical secondaries f

1994-09-02

1996-04-09

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

359722, 359742, 359743, H01L 31052, G02B 308

Patent

active

055057896

ABSTRACT:
A novel low-cost solar photovoltaic module using line-focus lenses and photovoltaic receivers incorporating high-performance photovoltaic cells is described. It consists of an array of linear arched Fresnel lenses with a linear photovoltaic cell receiver located along the focal line of each lens. The lens consists of a protective superstrate with molded silicone Fresnel grooves on its inner surface. The photovoltaic cell receiver consists of high efficiency cells interconnected in a string with a solid secondary optical element adhesive bonded to the cells. The entrance aperture of each secondary optical element is rectangular in shape and the optical secondaries are butted up against each other in a line to form a continuous entrance aperture along the focal line. In addition to providing more concentrated sunlight, the solid optical secondaries shield the cells against radiation damage.

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