Under construction

1. Wilson J., Richards, B., Mallick T., “Hybrid Thin Film Solar Cells”, The Scottish Government, £21k (CI); 2010-2011

2. Luo Xichun., Ritchie J., Mallick T., Shu Will., “Design and Fabrication on Functional Nanostructures”, The Scottish Government, £25k (CI); 2010-2011

Previous research

Modelling of solar energy system:

Figure 1: Examples of isotherms and velocity vectors of a single trough and multi trough air filled asymmetric compound parabolic photovoltaic concentrators.

Figure 2: Air filled asymmetric compound parabolic photovoltaic concentrator (PVC) of geometrical concentration ratio 2x.

Figure 3: Experimentally characterised isotherm of the rear plate of the PVC shown in figure 2.

Ideoconte

Title

Identification and development of the optimum Si-Cells concentrator technology for PV power systems.

Objectives and problems to solve

The objective of this project is to identify the most appropriate configuration of PV concentrator systems, based on silicon cells, for power plant application in different regions. The range of concentration level from 2X to over 200X is explored experimentally, manufacturing up to 6 concentrator systems. The previous developments carried out by the partners allow improvements in the design of the concentrators and an accurate estimation of the system performance and cost analysis for several tracking structures. The goal is to determine the real cost and the best systems for applications in the range of 100 to 2000 kWp.

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Figure 4: Second generation PRIDE module.

Figure 5: Dielectric photovoltaic concentrator of CR 2.45X being characterised at ZSW, Germany; IES, Spain and Ferrara, Italy

LUCENT

Figure 6: Three dimensional isotherms of a high concentration PV concentrator. For more information click here.

PRIDE

Figure 7: Examples of first generation PRIDE concentrators.