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photovoltaic specialists conference | 2010
Daniel Walter; Vernie Everett; Andrew Blakers; Marta Vivar; J. Harvey; Jelena Muric-Nesic; T. Ratcliff; Sachin Surve; R. Van Scheppingen; P. Le Lievre; M. Greaves; Andrew Tanner
A unique, linear, low-concentration, hybrid ‘micro-concentrator’ (MCT) system concept has been developed specifically for urban rooftop environments. The light-weight, low-profile form factor satisfies aesthetic demands for general rooftop solar technologies, and is a marked departure from conventional linear concentrator systems. Valuable thermal energy, normally of nuisance value only, and usually wasted by conventional CPV, is extracted via a heat transfer fluid. The recovered thermal energy can be used for applications ranging from domestic hot water through to space heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and process heat. The system can be modularly configured for hybrid concentrating PV-Thermal (CPV-T) or thermal-only operation to meet specific customer demands. At a 20x concentration ratio, system output of 500 Wpe and 2 kWpt is expected, for a combined system efficiency of up to 75%. The MCT is constructed from mature, proven technologies and industry-standard processes. An installed system cost of less than US
PROCEEDINGS of the International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems 2012 | 2012
Marta Vivar; Vernie Everett; M. Fuentes; Elizabeth Thomsen; J. Harvey; Matthieu Ebert; Peter le Lievre; Michael Greaves; Andrew Tanner; Andrew Blakers
2/Wpe is targeted, and commercial availability is expected to commence in 2011.
PROCEEDINGS of the International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems 2012 | 2012
Vernie Everett; Yiliang Wu; Alois Resch; Matthieu Ebert; Marta Vivar; Elizabeth Thomsen; J. Harvey; Paul Scott; Michael Greaves; Andrew Tanner; Andrew Blakers
A first prototype of the hybrid CPV-T ANU-Chromasun micro-concentrator (MCT) has been installed at The Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia. The results of electrical and thermal performance of the MCT system, including instantaneous and full-day monitoring, show that the combined efficiency of the system can exceed 70%. Over the span of a day, the average electrical efficiency was 8% and the average thermal efficiency was 60%.
7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS: CPV-7 | 2011
Vernie Everett; J. Harvey; Sachin Surve; Elizabeth Thomsen; Daniel Walter; Marta Vivar; Andrew Blakers; Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves; Peter Le Leivre
A hybrid concentrator PV-Thermal (CPV-T) system for delivery of electricity and 150°C hot fluid in a structure suitable for roof-top installation on domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings is being developed by ANU in collaboration with the University of New South Wales, CSIRO, and industry partners. A first design based on beam-splitting utilising liquid-absorption filters is being analysed, with a study of the most suitable candidate fluids. An initial selection of four liquids was conducted; with the liquids subjected to accelerated tests to analyse their long-term performance and possible optical and chemical degradation. Some of the fluids showed optical changes after high temperature test and UV exposure, leading to slight yellowing.
Progress in Photovoltaics | 2013
Marta Vivar; Vernie Everett; M. Fuentes; Andrew Blakers; Andrew Tanner; P. Le Lievre; M. Greaves
Chromasun Inc. and The Australian National University have developed a low‐concentration, linear, hybrid micro‐concentrator (MCT) system suitable for urban rooftop installation. The system produces both electrical and thermal power, integrating the functionality of separate flat plate photovoltaic and solar hot water systems. The MCT system utilises industry‐standard components, including modified mono‐crystalline silicon one‐sun solar cells, commonly used in flat panel applications. The MCT manufacturing processes are designed around low‐cost methods, and tap directly into existing economies of scale. Initial test results without any system optimisation has demonstrated an electrical output of more than 300 W, and a thermal output of more than 1500 W at 950 W/m2 DNI.
Archive | 2009
Peter le Lievre; Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves
world conference on photovoltaic energy conversion | 2010
Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves; P. Le Lievre; Andrew Blakers; Sachin Surve; Marta Vivar; J. Harvey; Daniel Walter; Vernie Everett
world conference on photovoltaic energy conversion | 2010
Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves; P. Le Lievre; Andrew Blakers; Sachin Surve; Marta Vivar; J. Harvey; Daniel Walter; Vernie Everett
Archive | 2010
Daniel Walter; Vernie Everett; J. Harvey; Sachin Surve; R. Van Scheppingen; T. Ratcliff; Andrew Blakers; Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves
40th ASES National Solar Conference (SOLAR 2011) Proceedings | 2012
Vernie Everett; Judith Harvey; Sachin Surve; Elizabeth Thomsen; Daniel Walters; Marta Vivar; Andrew Blakers; Andrew Tanner; M. Greaves; Peter LeLievre