Cylindrical and flat solar collector geometries: Theory and experiment

R. John Koshel, Greg P. Smestad, Daniel Shull, Peter Stephens, Tim Healy

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Comparisons between theory, ray-tracing, and experiments for flat and cylindrical PVpanels are made. Results show agreement, with cylindrical geometries working better in the morning and afternoon, while flat panels work better around noon.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications, E2 2012
StatePublished - 2012
EventOptical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications, E2 2012 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: Nov 11 2012Nov 14 2012

Publication series

NameOptical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications, E2 2012

Other

OtherOptical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications, E2 2012
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period11/11/1211/14/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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