A Novel Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) System with the Improvement of Irradiance Uniformity and the Capturing of Diffuse Solar Radiation

This paper proposes a novel concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system with improved irradiation uniformity and system efficiency. CPV technology is very promising its for highly efficient solar energy conversion. A conventional CPV system usually uses only one optical component, such as a refractive Fr...

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Main Authors: Nguyen Xuan Tien, Seoyong Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/9/251