A Linear Fresnel Hybrid PV/Thermal Micro-concentrator System for Roof-top Integration
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: An overview of the key design features and preliminary electrical performance is presented for a novel implementation of a roof-top friendly linear Fresnel mirror concentrator photovoltaic-thermal (CPV-T) system operating at 15x concentration. This technology, referred to as the Chromasun Micro-Concentrator (MCT) is being co-developed by Chromasun Inc. and the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, at The Australian National University. Design decisions have been targeted at eliminating the added costs and complexities normally associated with conventional linear concentrator systems. Low-cost, reliable and massproducible components, leading technologies, and innovative processes have been adapted from related industries, which will significantly reduce cost and development time to market. The MCT is expected to be commercially available in 2011.
Source: EU PVSEC
Authors: Everett, V., Walter, D., Harvey, J., Vivar, M., Surve, S., Blakers, A., Le Lievre, P., Greaves, M., Tanner, A.
Institution: Australian National University
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2355640563