Performance analysis of a large-area luminescent solar concentrator module

Aste, N.; Tagliabue, Lavinia Chiara; Pero, Claudio Del; Testa, D.; Fusco, Roberto

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.026

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“…At module-scale, whilst in absolute power it still lags behind standard crystalline and thinfilm silicon PV modules, a yellow-dyed LSC has been demonstrated that it performs closer to its standard test conditions in real life electricity generation than that of standard PV modules [5]. This same dye was also used in an LSC acting as a south-facing face in an office, with the conclusion that LSC integration is compatible and advantageous in terms of visual comfort [6].…”

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Cylindrical array luminescent solar concentrators: performance boosts by geometric effects

Videira¹,

Bilotti²,

Chatten³

2016

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This paper presents an investigation of the geometric effects within a cylindrical array luminescent solar concentrator (LSC). Photon concentration of a cylindrical LSC increases linearly with cylinder length up to 2 metres. Raytrace modelling on the shading effects of circles on their neighbours demonstrates effective incident light trapping in a cylindrical LSC array at angles of incidence between 60-70 degrees. Raytrace modelling with real-world lighting conditions shows optical efficiency boosts when the suns angle of incidence is within this angle range. On certain days, 2 separate times of peak optical efficiency can be attained over the course of sunrise-solar noon. (2012) https://github.com/danieljfarrell/PVTRACE.

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“…Investigations were mainly focussed on the performance over the course of a single day [5,11,23]. Only one study measures a fibre array CLSC performance over the course of a month [10].…”

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Cylindrical array luminescent solar concentrators: performance boosts by geometric effects

Videira¹,

Bilotti²,

Chatten³

2016

Opt. Express

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“…The minimum power required to start the compressor is, in fact, equal to approximately 45 W and the average electric power required during the operation is 55 W, thus assuming a 250 W p PV module, when I n is higher than 250 W/m 2 the generated power is assumed sufficient to run the compressor [27]. Hence:…”

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Characterization and Monitoring of a Self-Constructible Photovoltaic-Based Refrigerator

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At present, in the developing countries, the power grids do not reach every small town and, even when they do, they are not reliable. For this reason, preservation of food and medicines is a sensitive issue for a large number of people. This work introduces the characterization of a new, self-constructible refrigerator, powered by photovoltaic (PV) energy, suitable for the preservation of food in rural villages, with a specific focus on Africa's tropical-equatorial belt. A thermally-insulated envelope, equipped with thermal energy storage, has been designed to be built on-site, by using local materials, and assembled with technical components (direct current (DC) compressor, heat exchangers, photovoltaic module). The monitoring activity presented in this work was carried out on a first prototype of the system and enabled the validation of numerical simulations, aimed at assessing its appropriate operability under laboratory conditions. In particular, the work demonstrates that the basic module of the refrigerator, with a net capacity of 250 L and an ice storage of 12.5 kg, is able to maintain an internal temperature below 10 • C also in critical boundary conditions.

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“…With present record efficiency of 7.1% [2] and drastically lowered c-Si technology cost, LSCs are now being developed for building integrated PV (BIPV) applications [3], as the freeness in form and color are attractive to architects and building developers. A few examples exist of >1 m 2 scale LSCs [4,5], but they all suffer from low efficiencies, albeit that this is not considered important due to the aesthetical value of the applications.…”

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The electric mondrian™ toolbox concept — A luminescent solar concentrator design study

Sark¹,

Moraitis²

2016

2016 IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)

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Performance analysis of a large-area luminescent solar concentrator module

Cited by 73 publications

References 25 publications

Cylindrical array luminescent solar concentrators: performance boosts by geometric effects

Cylindrical array luminescent solar concentrators: performance boosts by geometric effects

Characterization and Monitoring of a Self-Constructible Photovoltaic-Based Refrigerator

The electric mondrian™ toolbox concept — A luminescent solar concentrator design study

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