Analysis of mirrors geometry of V-trough solar concentrator in photovoltaic system

Kamil Płachta

doi:10.1117/12.2303773

21 May 2018 Analysis of mirrors geometry of V-trough solar concentrator in photovoltaic system

Kamil Płachta

Proceedings Volume 10688, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VII; 106881H (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303773
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2018, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The article presents a methodology for analysis of power output the photovoltaic system depending on geometry of solar contractor mirrors. The concentrator directs the solar radiation reflected from mirrors onto photovoltaic surface, which increases the efficiency of solar panels. An essential element of the concentrator system is a two-axis tracking system which tracks the apparent position of the Sun on the celestial sphere. The analysis of luminance stream falling on photovoltaic surface depending on inclination angle of the concentrator mirrors made of electrochemically polished steel and resolution of step tracking system was performed. The technical light properties of the concentrator mirrors were determined using the BRDF function. The results of analysis were used to calculate the voltage, current and power output of photovoltaic system.

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Kamil Płachta "Analysis of mirrors geometry of V-trough solar concentrator in photovoltaic system", Proc. SPIE 10688, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VII, 106881H (21 May 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303773

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