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Optimum Concentration Ratio Analysis Using Dynamic Thermal Model For Concentrated Photovoltaic System, John T. Avrett
Optimum Concentration Ratio Analysis Using Dynamic Thermal Model For Concentrated Photovoltaic System, John T. Avrett
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Concentrated photovoltaic (PV) technology represents a growing market in the field of terrestrial solar energy production. As the demand for renewable energy technologies increases, further importance is placed upon the modeling, design, and simulation of these systems. Given the U.S. Air Force cultural shift towards energy awareness and conservation, several concentrated PV systems have been installed on Air Force installations across the country. However, there has been a dearth of research within the Air Force devoted to understanding these systems in order to possibly improve the existing technologies. This research presents a new model for a simple concentrated PV system. …