Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens, and fiber transport

C. Firat, A. Beyene*

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Abstract

Seven configurations of Photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems were investigated and their performances compared to direct solar PV conversion. The systems involved use of filters, concentrator lens, fiber transport, and direct use of PV. Transmission of concentrated light onto PV cell proved to be the most efficient, but also the most expensive. However, transmission of filtered light onto PV cell using a plastic optical fiber (POF) bundle was the most affordable. The current price of fiber optic for light transport, though interesting, renders them economically not viable for energy conversion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-277
Number of pages7
JournalEnergy
Volume41
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2012

Keywords

  • Concentrated PV systems
  • Cost reduction
  • Filters
  • Optical fibers
  • Solar energy conversion

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