Open AccessSolar simulator for concentrator photovoltaic systems
Author(s) -
César Domínguez,
Ignacio Antón,
Gabriel Sala
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.014894
Subject(s) - solar simulator , concentrator , optics , photovoltaic system , collimated light , collimator , irradiance , nonimaging optics , computer science , sunlight , simulation , remote sensing , physics , electrical engineering , engineering , laser , geology
A solar simulator for measuring performance of large area concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules is presented. Its illumination system is based on a Xenon flash light and a large area collimator mirror, which simulates natural sun light. Quality requirements imposed by the CPV systems have been characterized: irradiance level and uniformity at the receiver, light collimation and spectral distribution. The simulator allows indoor fast and cost-effective performance characterization and classification of CPV systems at the production line as well as module rating carried out by laboratories.