Determination of the cooling requirements for single cell photovoltaic receivers under variable atmospheric parameters

Marios Theristis, Cameron Stark, Tadhg S. O'Donovan

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Abstract

The performance of multijunction solar cells in the field varies significantly compared to the rating under standard test conditions; this is mainly due to the spectral sensitivity of such solar cells. The additional losses in the electrical power contribute to the thermal load which needs to be dissipated by a cooling mechanism attached to the back of the receiver. It is important therefore to quantify the heat power under realistic conditions. This paper investigates the cooling requirements of single cell photovoltaic receivers taking into consideration the influence of turbidity (or aerosol optical depth) and precipitable water. It is shown that a heat transfer coefficient greater than 1300 W/m2K is required to keep the solar cell under 100°C at all times.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781479979448
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Dec 2015
Event42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference 2015 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 14 Jun 201519 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference 2015
Abbreviated titlePVSC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period14/06/1519/06/15

Keywords

  • cell temperature
  • concentrating photovoltaics
  • cooling requirements
  • spectral effects
  • triple-junction solar cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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