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R Herrero¹, C Domínguez, S Askins

¹Instituto de Energía Solar, E.T.S Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria 28040, Madrid, Spain. rebeca.herrero@ies-def.upm.es

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This study presents a fast inverse method to measure the angular transmission function of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems. The adapted technique accurately characterizes large-area CPV modules, validated against direct illumination methods.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Renewable Energy Technologies
Photovoltaic Device Characterization

Background:

Characterizing the angular transmission function is crucial for optimizing concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system performance.
Traditional methods for optical component characterization are often not suitable for large-area CPV modules.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt and validate a fast inverse method for characterizing the two-dimensional angular transmission function of large-area CPV modules.
To provide a reliable and efficient technique for CPV optical analysis.

Main Methods:

Adapted the inverse method, previously used for small optical components, to large-area CPV modules.
Forward-biased the receiver cell to induce Lambertian light emission, revealing the reverse optical path.
Utilized a large-area collimator mirror to project the light onto a Lambertian screen for imaging with a CCD camera.

Main Results:

Successfully measured the two-dimensional angular transmission function of a CPV module using the inverse method.
Demonstrated good agreement between measurements obtained via the inverse method and direct illumination techniques (flash CPV simulator and sunlight).

Conclusions:

The adapted inverse method offers a fast and accurate approach for characterizing the angular transmission function of CPV systems.
This technique is suitable for large-area CPV modules, enhancing optical performance analysis and design.