3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules

Harry Apostoleris; Julian Leland; Matteo Chiesa; Marco Stefancich

doi:10.1117/12.2237786

3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules

Harry Apostoleris
, Julian Leland
, Matteo Chiesa
, Marco Stefancich

Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
National Research Council

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Abstract

We demonstrate 3D-printed nonimaging concentrators and propose a tracking integration scheme to reduce the external tracking requirements of CPV modules. In the proposed system, internal sun tracking is achieved by rotation of the mini-concentrators inside the module by small motors. We discuss the design principles employed in the development of the system, experimentally evaluate the performance of the concentrator prototypes, and propose practical modifications that may be made to improve on-site performance of the devices.

Original language	British English
Title of host publication	Nonimaging Optics
Subtitle of host publication	Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics
Editors	Jeffrey M. Gordon, Roland Winston
Publisher	SPIE
ISBN (Electronic)	9781510603011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237786
State	Published - 2016
Event	Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics - San Diego, United States Duration: 28 Aug 2016 → 29 Aug 2016

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	9955
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)	1996-756X

Conference

Conference	Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego
Period	28/08/16 → 29/08/16

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

3D printing
photovoltaics
solar concentration
tracking integration

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Apostoleris, H., Leland, J., Chiesa, M., & Stefancich, M. (2016). 3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules. In J. M. Gordon, & R. Winston (Eds.), Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics Article 995507 (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 9955). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237786

Apostoleris, Harry ; Leland, Julian ; Chiesa, Matteo et al. / 3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules. Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics. editor / Jeffrey M. Gordon ; Roland Winston. SPIE, 2016. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering).

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Apostoleris, H, Leland, J, Chiesa, M & Stefancich, M 2016, 3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules. in JM Gordon & R Winston (eds), Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics., 995507, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 9955, SPIE, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics, San Diego, United States, 28/08/16. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237786

3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules. / Apostoleris, Harry; Leland, Julian; Chiesa, Matteo et al.
Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics. ed. / Jeffrey M. Gordon; Roland Winston. SPIE, 2016. 995507 (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 9955).

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Apostoleris H, Leland J, Chiesa M, Stefancich M. 3D-printed concentrators for tracking-integrated CPV modules. In Gordon JM, Winston R, editors, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics. SPIE. 2016. 995507. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering). doi: 10.1117/12.2237786

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