Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Fabrication of High Contrast Gratings for the Spectrum Splitting Dispersive Element in a Concentrated Photovoltaic System
Published on: July 18, 2015
Performance of a prototype stationary catadioptric concentrating photovoltaic module
Abstract:
A stationary catadioptric concentrating photovoltaic module with aperture area over 100 cm2, geometric concentration of 180×, and collection within 60° of polar incidence was designed, prototyped, and characterized. The module performance followed modeling closely with a peak power conversion efficiency of 26% for direct irradiance. Tracking of the sun is accomplished via translational micro-tracking completely internal to the module, avoiding the cost and complexity of mechanical two-axis trackers that point towards the sun. This demonstrates the potential for concentrating photovoltaic modules with significantly higher efficiency than industry standard silicon photovoltaic modules that could be installed in stationary configurations on rooftops.
More Related Videos
09:00Indoor Experimental Assessment of the Efficiency and Irradiance Spot of the Achromatic Doublet on Glass ADG Fresnel Lens for Concentrating Photovoltaics
Published on: October 27, 2017
07:42Inkjet Printing All Inorganic Halide Perovskite Inks for Photovoltaic Applications
Published on: January 22, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Concepts and Prototypes
The brain organizes this information using concepts, which are mental categories grouping linguistic data,...
Gas Chromatography: Types of Columns and Stationary Phases
For an analyte to remain on the column for a sufficient amount of time, it must exhibit some level of compatibility (or...
Concentration Cells
Consider the following voltaic cell:
Solution Concentration and Dilution
Stress Concentrations
The stress...
Stress Concentrations