Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system

Abu-Bakar, Siti Hawa; Muhammad‐Sukki, Firdaus; Freier, Daria; Ramirez-Iniguez, Roberto; Mallick, Tapas K.; Munir, Ahmad; Yasin, Siti Hajar Mohd; Mas’ud, Abdullahi Abubakar; Yunus, Norhidayah Md

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.133

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“…Although additional rays come from the side profile of the concentrator, the optical concentration gain is distinctly lower than for direct light simulations achieving an optical concentration gain of 1.94. The optical concentration gain for direct light is 4.66 [9] and thus higher by a factor of 2.4. This is because the concentrator design was optimised for direct irradiance and the field of view is therefore limited.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…As any object can be turned into a light source, a dome with a thickness of 1 mm and a 380 mm radius was created using AutoCAD. The radius corresponds to the distance between light source and concentrator during the direct light simulations [9]. The dome was created by revolving a circle section around an axis instead of using the dome function implemented in AutoCAD, which consists of planar sections.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator

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Muhammad‐Sukki

Abu-Bakar

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2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Photonics (ICP)

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Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator

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Muhammad‐Sukki

Abu-Bakar

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2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Photonics (ICP)

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“…A recent report by the Fraunhofer ISE indicated that the installation price of a high concentration CPV system ranges between $1.47/W and $2.32/W [49]. In a separate analysis, Abu-Bakar [51] shows that their LCPV system could reduce the installation cost by 14.5%, when compared to a traditional non-concentrating system. By 2030, it is predicted that the cost of installation for a CPV systems could range between $0.74/W and $1.16/W [49].…”

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Using Static Concentrator Technology to Achieve Global Energy Goal

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Solar energy has demonstrated promising prospects in satisfying energy requirements, specifically through solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. Despite that, the cost of installation is deemed as the main hurdle to the widespread uptake of solar PV systems due to the use of expensive PV material in the module. At this point, we argue that a reduction in PV cost could be achieved through the usage of concentrator. A solar concentrator is a type of lens that is capable of increasing the collection of sun rays and focusing them onto a lesser PV area. The cost of the solar module could then be reduced on the assumption that the cost of introducing the solar concentrator in the solar module design is much lower than the cost of the removed PV material. Static concentrators, in particular, have great promise due to their ability to be integrated at any place of the building, usually on the building facade, windows and roof, due to their low geometrical concentration. This paper provides a historic context on the development of solar concentrators and showcases the latest technological development in static PV concentrators including non-imaging compound parabolic concentrator, V-trough, luminescent solar concentrator and quantum dot concentrator. We anticipated that the static low concentrating PV (LCPV) system could serve to enhance the penetration of PV technology in the long run to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7—to open an avenue to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030.

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“…At a smaller height than the CPC, higher concentration can be achieved approaching the theoretical maximum [82]. For a CPC and a DTIRC fabricated from the same material, with the same refractive index, height and exit aperture, the CPC will always have a larger acceptance angle [83].…”

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“…These designs would require further development for successful application in portable solar systems in developing countries. Table 4 Comparison of static nonimaging concentrators and their suitability for portable solar Abu-Bakar [2] and Ota et al [105] suggested injection moulding as the manufacturing process and Abu-Bakar [83] concluded that PMMA has better optical properties and is cheaper than polyurethane. While polyurethane and casting was chosen by Sellami [62] and Sarmah [111] for the manufacturing of the prototype; Sellami [62] suggested using injection moulding for mass production of SEH and 3D CCP concentrators, since casting is more cost effective for small production amounts [112].…”

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A review of optical concentrators for portable solar photovoltaic systems for developing countries

Freier

Ramirez-Iniguez

Jafry

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Worldwide, over 1.1 billion people have no access to electricity. The consequences for the affected people include health hazards from fuels used for lighting, limits to learning when it gets dark, a short productive day and high expenditures on lighting alternatives. Since 85% of affected people live in rural areas in developing countries, increasing access to electricity through grid supply is logistically and financially challenging. As a potential solution to this issue off-grid solar chargers have been gaining popularity. This technology is under continuous development to achieve lower costs, faster battery charge and more electricity generation to prolong light hours. This review contains a comprehensive analysis of possible improvements to solar lights and the role solar PV concentrators can play in it. It aims to provide the reader with a critical comparison of existing solar PV concentrators and to consider the advantages and drawbacks if applied to portable solar systems used in developing countries. From this review, static nonimaging concentrators have been identified as best suited since they are easy to operate and maintain and have shown high reliability. A detailed comparison of existing static nonimaging concentrators is presented in this work and their suitability for being deployed in portable solar systems in developing countries is evaluated. It concludes that the existing designs need adjustment if to be used for this purpose. Thus, novel concentrator designs for portable solar systems for developing countries are needed to facilitate more off-grid solar power generation. It is the aim therefore of this review to stimulate more research in this field.

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Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system

Cited by 26 publications

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Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator

Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator

Using Static Concentrator Technology to Achieve Global Energy Goal

A review of optical concentrators for portable solar photovoltaic systems for developing countries

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