| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 762662 | Energy Conversion and Management | 2005 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The advantages of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors and low solar concentration technologies are combined into a photovoltaic/thermal system to increase the solar energy conversion efficiency. This paper presents a prototype 11X concentration rate and two axis tracking system. The main novelty is the coupling of a linear Fresnel concentrator with a channel photovoltaic/thermal collector. An analytical model to simulate the thermal behaviour of the prototype is proposed and validated. Measured thermal performance of the solar system gives values above 60%. Theoretical analysis confirms that thermal conduction between the PV cells and the absorber plate is a critical parameter.
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Authors
J.I. Rosell, X. Vallverdú, M.A. Lechón, M. Ibáñez,