NDLI: A novel space photovoltaic module using a linear Fresnel lens and a line-focus tandem cell receiver

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Piszczor Jr., M.F. O'Neill, M.J. Fraas, L.M.
Copyright Year	1993
Description	Author affiliation: NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA (Piszczor, M.F., Jr.)
Abstract	In late 1992 NASA Lewis began working with ENTECH, Inc. and JX Crystals on the development of a refractive linear photovoltaic concentrator array for use in space. The linear Fresnel lens concentrator is a high-efficiency optical device that is easily manufacturable using a low-cost, roll-to-roll fabrication process. This concentrator lens design is being combined with a novel line-focus GaAs/GaSb tandem cell receiver which uses an optical secondary to direct light away from the cell interconnects as well as provide increased sunlight concentration and radiation protection to the cell. The linear Fresnel lens concentrator has the advantages of high array efficiency and an inherently radiation-hard array design while requiring precise tracking only within a single axis. This paper discusses the linear Fresnel lens concentrator concept and the prototype hardware built to date.
Starting Page	1386
Ending Page	1391
File Size	422219
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780312201
DOI	10.1109/PVSC.1993.346914
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1993-05-10
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Photovoltaic systems Solar power generation Lenses Optical refraction Optical design Optical receivers NASA Crystals Optical devices Manufacturing processes
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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