Quasi-static concentrated array with double side illuminated solar cells
01 Jan 1979-Vol. 3, pp 1813-1817
About: The article was published on 1979-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 3 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Photovoltaic system & Energy conversion efficiency.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the state-of-the-art bifacial solar PV technology is described based on a comprehensive examination of nearly 400 papers published since 1979 (approximately 40% are referenced in this work) focused on illuminating additional research and development opportunities to enhance and assess performance and expand Bifacial technology's overall contribution within a rapidly expanding global solar market.
Abstract: Bifacial solar photovoltaics (PV) is a promising mature technology that increases the production of electricity per square meter of PV module through the use of light absorption from the albedo. This review describes current state-of-the-art bifacial solar PV technology based on a comprehensive examination of nearly 400 papers published since 1979 (approximately 40% are referenced in this work) focused on illuminating additional research and development opportunities to enhance and assess performance and expand bifacial technology׳s overall contribution within a rapidly expanding global solar market. Research and development efforts on bifacial PV should continue to emphasize improved efficiency in cells, module reliability and deployment configuration of bifacial arrays in a PV plant to co-optimize front-backside energy production during the entire day for fixed and tracking systems. Research on improved conversion efficiencies associated with monofacial PV cells will also continue to benefit bifacial PV performance. Standardization of certification procedures for bifacial PV technology performance efficiency and expansion of niche applications is required to promote wider deployment worldwide.
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TL;DR: In this article, the most suitable candidate fluids available in the market are assessed according to their properties and applications, with a special emphasis on fluid toxicity and long-term performance, and a review of actively cooled solar concentrators and their associated requirements for liquids.
Abstract: There are a wide variety of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid photovoltaic–thermal concentrator systems and concepts that use liquids for optical adaptation and heat transfer. Depending on the functional purpose of the fluid: heat transfer, optical adaptation, spectral filtering, or a combination of these applications, different fluid properties are required. This review studies actively cooled solar concentrators and their associated requirements for liquids. The most suitable candidate fluids available in the market are assessed according to their properties and applications, with a special emphasis on fluid toxicity and long-term performance. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors compare the design and features of old and modern bifacial modules to compare the evolution of PV technology throughout the last three decades to be appreciated, and show that the good health of these modules translates into yearly Performance Ratio of 88% (referred to the frontal side irradiation) and 81% (ref.
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