Energy yield analysis of tracking and non-tracking holographic planar concentrators

Raymond K. Kostuk, Jose Castro, Deming Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper the energy yield of holographic concentrator systems are compared with and without single axis tracking. Different holographic optical elements are optimized for the two different solar collection methods. The two systems are compared for 2X concentrators. Passive non-tracking optical efficiency is found to be approximately 50% while single axis tracking systems have an optical efficiency of ∼80%.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication7th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, CPV-7
Pages137-140
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event7th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, CPV-7 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: Apr 4 2011Apr 6 2011

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1407
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other7th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, CPV-7
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period4/4/114/6/11

Keywords

  • concentrators
  • holographic optical elements
  • photovoltaic systems
  • solar energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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