Author
Anne Gerd Imenes
Other affiliations: University of Sydney
Bio: Anne Gerd Imenes is an academic researcher from University of Agder. The author has contributed to research in topics: Photovoltaic system & Zero-energy building. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 32 publications receiving 686 citations. Previous affiliations of Anne Gerd Imenes include University of Sydney.
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TL;DR: A review of the various solar hybrid beam splitting systems proposed in the literature and the different spectrum splitting strategies employed is presented in this article, where the authors present a review of different spectrum-splitting strategies employed.
395 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a radially variable interference filter is proposed that can maintain acceptable efficiency over its entire surface in solar concentrating systems with a wide field of view, by applying ray tracing methods and a mapping technique, the angle at which the greatest proportion of energy is incident can be determined at a function of position on the filter surface.
64 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, three commercially available photovoltaic modules have been monitored outdoors in the town of Grimstad, Norway, and the experimental setup that was implemented, in particular details of the low-cost electronic loads.
53 citations
TL;DR: This paper will discuss the theory and application of such a strategy based on flux mappings produced by raytracing methods for a Multi Tower Solar Array central receiver system planned for construction in Newcastle, Australia.
49 citations
TL;DR: A review of literature on the causes, effects, detection, and mitigation techniques of moisture ingress in photovoltaic (PV) modules is presented in this paper, which highlights on determining the diffusivity, solubility, and permeability of polymeric components of PV modules via water vapour transmission rate tests, gravimetric, and immersion methods, have been presented.
23 citations
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TL;DR: New approaches to light management that systematically minimize thermodynamic losses will enable ultrahigh efficiencies previously considered impossible, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Abstract: For decades, solar-cell efficiencies have remained below the thermodynamic limits. However, new approaches to light management that systematically minimize thermodynamic losses will enable ultrahigh efficiencies previously considered impossible.
848 citations
TL;DR: This paper reviews the present day solar thermal technologies and performance analyses of existing designs, mathematical simulation, design and fabrication of innovative designs with suggested improvements have been discussed.
Abstract: The use of solar energy in recent years has reached a remarkable edge. The continuous research for an alternative power source due to the perceived scarcity of fuel fossils is its driving force. It has become even more popular as the cost of fossil fuel continues to rise. The earth receives in just 1 h, more energy from the sun than what we consume in the whole world for 1 year. Its application was proven to be most economical, as most systems in individual uses requires but a few kilowatt of power. This paper reviews the present day solar thermal technologies. Performance analyses of existing designs (study), mathematical simulation (design) and fabrication of innovative designs with suggested improvements (development) have been discussed in this paper.
640 citations
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of the latest literature on photovoltaic cell technologies, energy conversion efficiency, economic analysis, energy policies, environmental impact, various applications, prospects, and progress has been comprehensively reviewed and presented in this paper.
Abstract: Global energy demand and environmental concerns are the driving force for use of alternative, sustainable, and clean energy sources. Solar energy is the inexhaustible and CO2-emission-free energy source worldwide. The Sun provides 1.4 � 10 5 TW power as received on the surface of the Earth and about 3.6 � 10 4 TW of this power is usable. In 2012, world power consumption was 17 TW, which is less than 3.6 � 10 4 TW. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are the basic element for converting solar energy into electricity. PV cell technologies, energy conversion efficiency, economic analysis, energy policies, environmental impact, various applications, prospects, and progress have been comprehensively reviewed and presented in this paper. This work compiles the latest literature (i.e. journal articles, conference proceedings, and reports, among others) on PV power generation, economic analysis, environmental impact, and policies to increase public awareness. From the review, it was found that PV is an easy way to capture solar energy where PV based power generation has also rapidly increased.
533 citations
TL;DR: This Research News article reviews recent progress in the development of rear-earth (RE) ion doped up-conversion materials for solar cell applications and new trends for RE-ion-doped phosphors are briefly discussed.
Abstract: With the aim of utilizing the infrared region of solar radiation to improve solar cell performance, significant progress, including theoretical analysis and experimental achievement, has been made in the field of up-conversion for photovoltaic applications. This Research News article reviews recent progress in the development of rear-earth (RE) ion doped up-conversion materials for solar cell applications. In addition, new trends for RE-ion-doped phosphors are briefly discussed, among them trivalent RE-ion-doped up-conversion materials for organic solar cell applications.
464 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of a parabolic trough photovoltaic/thermal collector with a geometric concentration ratio of 37× is described and the impact of non-uniform illumination on the solar cells is investigated using purpose built equipment that moves a calibrated solar cell along the line of the receiver and measures short circuit current.
410 citations