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Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator

Abu Bakar, S. H. and Muhammad Sukki, F. and Freier, D. and Ramirez Iniguez, R. and Mallick, T. K. and Munir, A. B. and Mohd. Yasin, S. H. and Abubakar Masud, A. and Bani, N. A. (2016) Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator. Energy, 99 . pp. 181-192. ISSN 0360-5442

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Abstract

The race towards achieving a sustainable zero carbon building has spurred the introduction of many new technologies, including the BIPV (building integrated photovoltaic) system. To tackle the high capital cost of BIPV systems, LCPV (low-concentration photovoltaic) technology was developed. Besides the reduction of cost, the LCPV technology also produces clean energy for the building and promotes innovative architectural design. This paper presents a novel type of concentrator for BIPV systems. This concentrator, known as the RADTIRC (rotationally asymmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator), was incorporated in a small double glazing window. The RADTIRC has a geometrical concentration ratio of 4.9069x. A series of experiments were carried out to evaluate the performance of the solar PV window both indoors and outdoors. It was found that the RADTIRC-PV window increases the short circuit current by 4.13x when compared with a non-concentrating solar PV window. In terms of maximum power generation, the RADTIRC-PV window generates 0.749 W at normal incidence, 4.8x higher than the non-concentrating counterpart.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Carbon, Concentration (process), Photovoltaic cells, Solar concentrators, Building integrated photovoltaic, Building integrated photovoltaic system, Concentrating solar, Dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrators, Geometrical concentration ratio, Performance analysis, Rotationally asymmetrical concentrator, Solar photovoltaics, Solar power generation, architectural design, building, cost analysis, machinery, performance assessment, photovoltaic system, power generation, solar power
Subjects:T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology
ID Code:71633
Deposited By: Widya Wahid
Deposited On:20 Nov 2017 08:28
Last Modified:20 Nov 2017 08:28

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