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Title: | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN USING OFF-ANGLE TRACKING |
Authors: | Tanti, Nathaniel |
Advisor: | Kleiman, Rafael |
Department: | Engineering Physics |
Keywords: | concentrator;photovoltaic;optics;solar;nonimaging;Energy Systems;Energy Systems |
Publication Date: | Apr-2013 |
Abstract: | <p>This thesis will discuss a novel method of tracking the Sun. An essential aspect of the method is to rotate a polar aligned single axis tracker such that the angle between the direction of the Sun and the normal of the module remains at a constant angle of 23.44 degrees or a few degrees more. The rotational symmetry that arises from this circumstance enables seasonal tracking to occur inside the module whilst maintaining efficient concentration. Several possible optical designs and a preferred optical design are presented as a way of implementing the tracking method. The tracking method is also open to a plethora of different concentrator photovoltaic system designs which may be integrated onto rooftops more effectively than conventional dual axis tracking systems.</p> |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/12840 |
Identifier: | opendissertations/7693 8750 3620943 |
Appears in Collections: | Open Access Dissertations and Theses |
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