Strategies for defect-tolerant microconcentrator photovoltaic modules

摘要: One advantage of microconcentrator photovoltaics (μ-CPV) is the range possible circuit connection arrangements. Large numbers cells can be connected in combinations series and parallel strings, which provide a means to protect module against performance loss due cell failure, shading, other variations parameters that may arise during fabrication wiring processes. We introduce model evaluate best strategy for optimizing reliability through layout using combination strings. The uses realistic solar device an electrical network simulation, coupled with Monte Carlo method defects into array different probabilities. use optimize μ-CPV panel designed integrated conventional 60-cell crystalline silicon panels diffuse light capture produce hybrid direct/diffuse CPV product.