How can CPV deliver on its promise?

Harry Apostoleris, Marco Stefancich, Ibraheem Almansouri, Matteo Chiesa

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Abstract

CPV was originally conceived in a time of high PV cell and module prices as a way to reduce costs while simultaneously boosting efficiency through the use of multijunction solar cells. However today the economic situation has inverted, and economies of scale have made one-sun silicon the low-cost option while CPV now comes at a premium. Can high-concentration CPV still be a viable utility-scale solution, or is it time to pursue new markets where CPV can offer a unique added value and avoid competing directly with Si? Recent research and start-up activity offers a range of options for reinventing CPV from the ground up, creating new classes of products designed to serve the needs of today while setting CPV on the path to a brighter tomorrow.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, CPV 2018
EditorsIgnacio Anton, Marc Steiner, Myles Steiner
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Sep 2018
Event14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, CPV 2018 - Puertollano, Spain
Duration: 16 Apr 201818 Apr 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2012
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, CPV 2018
Country/TerritorySpain
CityPuertollano
Period16/04/1818/04/18

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