Assessment of the RACPC Performance under Diffuse Radiation for Use in BIPV System
Abstract
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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Novel Rotationally Asymmetrical Compound Parabolic Concentrator (RACPC)
3. Simulation Performance Analysis
4. Experimental Performance Analysis
4.1. Fabrication of the RACPC-PV Cell
4.2. Experimental Setup and Results
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Authors | Type of Concentrator | Configuration | Findings |
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Sarmah et al. [24] | Asymmetric compound parabolic concentrator | Building façade | Achieved an electrical conversion efficiency of 12.1%. In terms of cost per unit power output, the CPV module could achieve a 20% reduction when compared with a non-concentrating counterpart. |
Mallick and Eames [25] | Asymmetric compound parabolic concentrator | Building façade | Achieved an electrical conversion efficiency of 10.2% when characterised outdoors. Potential cost reduction of 40% per m2 under mass production when compared to similar PV module. |
Dayanand et al. [26] | Cross-compound parabolic concentrator | Roof mounted | Achieved an overall electrical conversion efficiency of 15%. |
Abu-Bakar et al. [27] | Rotationally asymmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrators | Window | Generated 0.749 W at normal incidence, 4.8 × higher than the non- concentrating PV. |
Marín-Sáez et al. [28] | Holographic | Integrated as building blinds | Achieved optical efficiency of 43%. Generate 9.1% of electricity requirement of the building. |
Timmermans et al. [29] | Luminescent solar concentrator | Window | Achieved an overall electrical conversion efficiency of 3%. |
Aghaei et al. [30] | Luminescent solar concentrator | n/a | Obtained an electrical conversion efficiency of 16.9% under standard test conditions (STC). |
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Foster, S.; Muhammad-Sukki, F.; Ramirez-Iniguez, R.; Raine, D.F.; Deciga-Gusi, J.; Abu-Bakar, S.H.; Bani, N.A.; Munir, A.B.; Mas’ud, A.A.; Ardila-Rey, J.A. Assessment of the RACPC Performance under Diffuse Radiation for Use in BIPV System. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 3552. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10103552
Foster S, Muhammad-Sukki F, Ramirez-Iniguez R, Raine DF, Deciga-Gusi J, Abu-Bakar SH, Bani NA, Munir AB, Mas’ud AA, Ardila-Rey JA. Assessment of the RACPC Performance under Diffuse Radiation for Use in BIPV System. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10(10):3552. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10103552
Chicago/Turabian StyleFoster, Stephania, Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki, Roberto Ramirez-Iniguez, Daria Freier Raine, Jose Deciga-Gusi, Siti Hawa Abu-Bakar, Nurul Aini Bani, Abu Bakar Munir, Abdullahi Abubakar Mas’ud, and Jorge Alfredo Ardila-Rey. 2020. "Assessment of the RACPC Performance under Diffuse Radiation for Use in BIPV System" Applied Sciences 10, no. 10: 3552. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10103552