Progress in developing HCPV modules of SMALFOC-design Progress In Developing HCPV Modules Of SMALFOC-Design

Abstract

Abstract: This work presents a module generation which has been named as "SMALFOC module design". The abbreviation reflects the main features of the modules: Small-size concentrators; Multi-junction cells; "All-glass" structure; Lamination technology; Fresnel Optics for Concentration. Investigated modules have revealed a quite low over-heating temperature of cells in the MPP regime of operation and a real way for increasing the PV efficiency, if the rear glass base is supplied with an antireflection coating. Outdoor and high/low temperature tests have shown a good potential for long-term operation of such a type of modules