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Abstract
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| This paper presents the project Concentrating Photovoltaic modules using advanced technologies and cells for highest efficiencies (CPVMatch), which is funded from the European Union?s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. V multi-junction solar cells and CPV modules. Concerning cells, novel wafer bonded four-junction solar cells made of GaInP/GaAs//GaInAs/Ge are optimized with the target of reaching 48% efficiency under concentration at the end of the project. Moreover, multi-junction solar cell technologies with advanced materials - like ternary IV element mixtures (i.e. SiGeSn) and nanostructured anti-reflective coatings - are investigated. Concerning CPV modules the project focuses on both Fresnel-based and mirror-based technologies with a target efficiency of 40% under high concentrations beyond 800x. Achromatic Fresnel lenses for improved light management without secondary optics are investigated. In addition, smart, mirror-based HCPV modules are developed, which include a new mirror-based design, the integration of high efficiency, low cost DC/DC converters and an intelligent tracking sensor (PSD sensor) at module level. A profound life-cycle and environmental assessment and the development of adapted characterization methods of new multi-junction cells and HCPV modules complete the work plan of CPVMatch. | |
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International
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Si |
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Congress
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International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12) |
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960 |
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Place
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Firburg(Alemania) |
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Reviewers
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Si |
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ISBN/ISSN
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978-0-7354-1424-2 |
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10.1063/1.4962092 |
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Start Date
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25/04/2016 |
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End Date
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27/04/2016 |
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From page
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1 |
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To page
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10 |
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AIP Conference Proceedings |