IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/renene/v62y2014icp542-555.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

A comprehensive study of dense-array concentrator photovoltaic system using non-imaging planar concentrator

Author

Listed:
  • Siaw, Fei-Lu
  • Chong, Kok-Keong
  • Wong, Chee-Woon

Abstract

A special modeling method using Simulink has been developed to analyze the electrical performance of dense-array concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system. To optimize the performance of CPV system, we have adopted computational modeling method to design the best configuration of dense-array layout specially tailored for flux distribution profile of solar concentrator. It is an expeditious, efficient and cost effective approach to optimize any dense-array configuration for any solar concentrator. A prototype of non-imaging planar concentrator (NIPC) was chosen in this study for verifying the effectiveness of this method. Mismatch effects in dense array solar cells caused by non-uniform irradiance as well as sun-tracking error normally happens at the peripheral of the array. It is a crucial drawback that affects the electrical performance of CPV systems because maximum output power of the array is considerably reduced when a current–voltage (I–V) curve has many mismatch steps and thus leads to lower fill factor (FF) and conversion efficiency. The modeling method is validated by assembling, installing and field testing on an optimized configuration of solar cells with the NIPC prototype to achieve a conversion efficiency of 34.18%. The measured results are in close agreement with simulated results with a less than 3% deviation in maximum output power.

Suggested Citation

  • Siaw, Fei-Lu & Chong, Kok-Keong & Wong, Chee-Woon, 2014. "A comprehensive study of dense-array concentrator photovoltaic system using non-imaging planar concentrator," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 62(C), pages 542-555.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:62:y:2014:i:c:p:542-555
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2013.08.014
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148113004163
    Download Restriction: Full text for ScienceDirect subscribers only
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1016/j.renene.2013.08.014?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Kaushika, N.D. & Rai, Anil K., 2007. "An investigation of mismatch losses in solar photovoltaic cell networks," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 32(5), pages 755-759.
    2. Vossier, Alexis & Chemisana, Daniel & Flamant, Gilles & Dollet, Alain, 2012. "Very high fluxes for concentrating photovoltaics: Considerations from simple experiments and modeling," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 38(1), pages 31-39.
    3. Chong, K.K. & Siaw, F.L. & Wong, C.W. & Wong, G.S., 2009. "Design and construction of non-imaging planar concentrator for concentrator photovoltaic system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(5), pages 1364-1370.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Citations

    Citations are extracted by the CitEc Project, subscribe to its RSS feed for this item.
    as


    Cited by:

    1. Giannuzzi, Alessandra & Diolaiti, Emiliano & Lombini, Matteo & De Rosa, Adriano & Marano, Bruno & Bregoli, Giovanni & Cosentino, Giuseppe & Foppiani, Italo & Schreiber, Laura, 2015. "Enhancing the efficiency of solar concentrators by controlled optical aberrations: Method and photovoltaic application," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 145(C), pages 211-222.
    2. Tan, Ming-Hui & Chong, Kok-Keong, 2016. "Influence of self-weight on electrical power conversion of dense-array concentrator photovoltaic system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 87(P1), pages 445-457.
    3. Tavakol-Moghaddam, Yasaman & Saboohi, Yadollah & Fathi, Amirhossein, 2022. "Optimal design of solar concentrator in multi-energy hybrid systems based on minimum exergy destruction," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 190(C), pages 78-93.
    4. Datas, A. & Linares, P.G., 2017. "Monolithic interconnected modules (MIM) for high irradiance photovoltaic energy conversion: A comprehensive review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 73(C), pages 477-495.
    5. Sharaf, Omar Z. & Orhan, Mehmet F., 2015. "Concentrated photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) solar collector systems: Part I – Fundamentals, design considerations and current technologies," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 1500-1565.
    6. Xing, Yupeng & Zhang, Kailiang & Zhao, Jinshi & Han, Peide, 2016. "Thermal and electrical performance analysis of silicon vertical multi-junction solar cell under non-uniform illumination," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 90(C), pages 77-82.
    7. Burhan, Muhammad & Chua, Kian Jon Ernest & Ng, Kim Choon, 2016. "Sunlight to hydrogen conversion: Design optimization and energy management of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV-Hydrogen) system using micro genetic algorithm," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 115-128.
    8. Imtiaz Hussain, M. & Lee, Gwi Hyun, 2015. "Experimental and numerical studies of a U-shaped solar energy collector to track the maximum CPV/T system output by varying the flow rate," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 76(C), pages 735-742.
    9. Chong, Kok-Keong & Onubogu, Nneka Obianuju & Yew, Tiong-Keat & Wong, Chee-Woon & Tan, Woei-Chong, 2017. "Design and construction of active daylighting system using two-stage non-imaging solar concentrator," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 207(C), pages 45-60.
    10. Chong, Kok-Keong & Yew, Tiong-Keat & Wong, Chee-Woon & Tan, Ming-Hui & Tan, Woei-Chong & Lim, Boon-Han, 2017. "Dense-array concentrator photovoltaic prototype using non-imaging dish concentrator and an array of cross compound parabolic concentrators," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 204(C), pages 898-911.
    11. Ju, Xing & Pan, Xinyu & Zhang, Zheyang & Xu, Chao & Wei, Gaosheng, 2019. "Thermal and electrical performance of the dense-array concentrating photovoltaic (DA-CPV) system under non-uniform illumination," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 250(C), pages 904-915.
    12. Eccher, M. & Salemi, A. & Turrini, S. & Brusa, R.S., 2015. "Measurements of power transfer efficiency in CPV cell-array models using individual DC–DC converters," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 142(C), pages 396-406.
    13. Jia, Yuting & Alva, Guruprasad & Fang, Guiyin, 2019. "Development and applications of photovoltaic–thermal systems: A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 102(C), pages 249-265.

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Rehman, Shafiqur & El-Amin, Ibrahim, 2012. "Performance evaluation of an off-grid photovoltaic system in Saudi Arabia," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 46(1), pages 451-458.
    2. Shen, Lu & Li, Zhenpeng & Ma, Tao, 2020. "Analysis of the power loss and quantification of the energy distribution in PV module," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 260(C).
    3. Ma, Tao & Guo, Zichang & Shen, Lu & Liu, Xing & Chen, Zhenwu & Zhou, Yong & Zhang, Xiaochun, 2021. "Performance modelling of photovoltaic modules under actual operating conditions considering loss mechanism and energy distribution," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 298(C).
    4. Chong, Kok-Keong & Lau, Sing-Liong & Yew, Tiong-Keat & Tan, Philip Chee-Lin, 2013. "Design and development in optics of concentrator photovoltaic system," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 19(C), pages 598-612.
    5. Yan, Jian & Liu, Yong-xiang & Peng, You-Duo, 2022. "Study on the optical performance of novel dish solar concentrator formed by rotating array of plane mirrors with the same size," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 195(C), pages 416-430.
    6. Jeong Eun Park & Won Seok Choi & Dong Gun Lim, 2021. "Multi-Wire Interconnection of Busbarless Solar Cells with Embedded Electrode Sheet," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-19, July.
    7. Romênia G. Vieira & Fábio M. U. de Araújo & Mahmoud Dhimish & Maria I. S. Guerra, 2020. "A Comprehensive Review on Bypass Diode Application on Photovoltaic Modules," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-21, May.
    8. Sarah El Himer & Salima El Ayane & Sara El Yahyaoui & Jean Paul Salvestrini & Ali Ahaitouf, 2020. "Photovoltaic Concentration: Research and Development," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-41, November.
    9. Yue, Gentian & Wu, Jihuai & Xiao, Yaoming & Lin, Jianming & Huang, Miaoliang & Lan, Zhang & Fan, Leqing, 2013. "Functionalized graphene/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrenesulfonate as counter electrode catalyst for dye-sensitized solar cells," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 315-321.
    10. Daraban, Stefan & Petreus, Dorin & Morel, Cristina, 2014. "A novel MPPT (maximum power point tracking) algorithm based on a modified genetic algorithm specialized on tracking the global maximum power point in photovoltaic systems affected by partial shading," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 74(C), pages 374-388.
    11. Ahmed Al Mansur & Md. Ruhul Amin & Kazi Khairul Islam, 2019. "Performance Comparison of Mismatch Power Loss Minimization Techniques in Series-Parallel PV Array Configurations," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-21, March.
    12. Kurt Michael Coetzer & Arnold Johan Rix & Pieter Gideon Wiid, 2022. "The Measurement and SPICE Modelling of Schottky Barrier Diodes Appropriate for Use as Bypass Diodes within Photovoltaic Modules," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-30, June.
    13. Potnuru, Srinivasa Rao & Pattabiraman, Dinesh & Ganesan, Saravana Ilango & Chilakapati, Nagamani, 2015. "Positioning of PV panels for reduction in line losses and mismatch losses in PV array," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 78(C), pages 264-275.
    14. Burhan, Muhammad & Oh, Seung Jin & Chua, Kian Jon Ernest & Ng, Kim Choon, 2017. "Solar to hydrogen: Compact and cost effective CPV field for rooftop operation and hydrogen production," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 194(C), pages 255-266.
    15. Zhang, Xiaoshun & Meng, Die & Cai, Jiahui & Zhang, Guiyuan & Yu, Tao & Pan, Feng & Yang, Yuyao, 2023. "A swarm based double Q-learning for optimal PV array reconfiguration with a coordinated control of hydrogen energy storage system," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 266(C).
    16. Ayompe, L.M. & Duffy, A. & McCormack, S.J. & Conlon, M., 2010. "Validated real-time energy models for small-scale grid-connected PV-systems," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(10), pages 4086-4091.
    17. Chong, Kok-Keong & Onubogu, Nneka Obianuju & Yew, Tiong-Keat & Wong, Chee-Woon & Tan, Woei-Chong, 2017. "Design and construction of active daylighting system using two-stage non-imaging solar concentrator," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 207(C), pages 45-60.
    18. Jong Rok Lim & Sihan Kim & Hyung-Keun Ahn & Hee-Eun Song & Gi Hwan Kang, 2019. "Analysis of the Bowing Phenomenon for Thin c-Si Solar Cells using Partially Processed c-Si Solar Cells," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-12, April.
    19. Marco Balato & Annalisa Liccardo & Carlo Petrarca, 2020. "Dynamic Boost Based DMPPT Emulator," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-16, June.
    20. Chong, Kok-Keong & Yew, Tiong-Keat & Wong, Chee-Woon & Tan, Ming-Hui & Tan, Woei-Chong & Lim, Boon-Han, 2017. "Dense-array concentrator photovoltaic prototype using non-imaging dish concentrator and an array of cross compound parabolic concentrators," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 204(C), pages 898-911.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:62:y:2014:i:c:p:542-555. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Catherine Liu (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/renewable-energy .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.