Modeling and simulation of the solar concentrator in photovoltaic systems through the application of a new BRDF function model

Kamil Plachta

doi:10.1117/12.2227885

29 April 2016 Modeling and simulation of the solar concentrator in photovoltaic systems through the application of a new BRDF function model

Kamil Plachta

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Proceedings Volume 9898, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VI; 989811 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227885
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2016, Brussels, Belgium

Abstract

The paper presents a new algorithm that uses a combination of two models of BRDF functions: Torrance-Sparrow model and HTSG model. The knowledge of technical parameters of a surface is especially useful in the construction of the solar concentrator. The concentrator directs the reflected solar radiation on the surface of photovoltaic panels, increasing the amount of incident radiance. The software applying algorithm allows to calculate surface parameters of the solar concentrator. Performed simulation showing the share of diffuse component and directional component in reflected stream for surfaces made from particular materials. The impact of share of each component in reflected stream on the efficiency of the solar concentrator and photovoltaic surface has also been described. Subsequently, simulation change the value of voltage, current and power output of monocrystalline photovoltaic panels installed in a solar concentrator system has been made for selected surface of materials solar concentrator.

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Kamil Plachta "Modeling and simulation of the solar concentrator in photovoltaic systems through the application of a new BRDF function model", Proc. SPIE 9898, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VI, 989811 (29 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227885

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