Open AccessSpectral Beam Splitting Technology for Photovoltaic and Concentrating Solar Thermal Hybrid Systems: A Review
Author(s) -
Xin Zhang,
Dongqiang Lei,
Yao Pan,
Bin Guo,
Zhifeng Wang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of solar energy research updates
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2410-2199
DOI - 10.31875/2410-2199.2020.07.7
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , thermal , exploit , hybrid system , engineering physics , computer science , solar energy , electronic engineering , materials science , engineering , electrical engineering , physics , computer security , machine learning , meteorology
As a promising technology, spectral beam splitting (SBS) technology is the research focus currently in photovoltaic and concentrating solar thermal (PV/CST) hybrid systems. Spectral splitting filters can optimally exploit the solar spectrum and reach higher conversion efficiencies of solar energy. In this paper, we provide a review of the recently published research in spectral splitting filters and summary the research details of SBS technology, including the proposed methods, types, materials, performance advantages, technical obstacles of the filters. Moreover, the paper presents the research status of the SBS technology and evaluates the prospects of various filters in PV/CST hybrid systems. This review can help the researchers and practitioners better understand the SBS technology and features of different spectral splitting filters for the PV/CST hybrid system.