Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator

Abu-Bakar, S.H. and Muhammad-Sukki, F. and Freier, D. and Ramirez-Iniguez, R. and Mallick, T.K. and Munir, A.B. and Mohd Yasin, S.H. and Mas'ud, A.A. and Bani, N.A. (2016) Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator. Energy, 99. pp. 181-192. ISSN 0360-5442, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.006.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.006

Abstract

The race towards achieving a sustainable zero carbon building has spurred the introduction of many new technologies, including the BIPV (building integrated photovoltaic) system. To tackle the high capital cost of BIPV systems, LCPV (low-concentration photovoltaic) technology was developed. Besides the reduction of cost, the LCPV technology also produces clean energy for the building and promotes innovative architectural design. This paper presents a novel type of concentrator for BIPV systems. This concentrator, known as the RADTIRC (rotationally asymmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator), was incorporated in a small double glazing window. The RADTIRC has a geometrical concentration ratio of 4.9069x. A series of experiments were carried out to evaluate the performance of the solar PV window both indoors and outdoors. It was found that the RADTIRC-PV window increases the short circuit current by 4.13x when compared with a non-concentrating solar PV window. In terms of maximum power generation, the RADTIRC-PV window generates 0.749 W at normal incidence, 4.8x higher than the non-concentrating counterpart.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Solar photovoltaic; Solar concentrator; Rotationally asymmetrical concentrator; Building integrated photovoltaic system
Subjects: K Law > K Law (General)
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 23 Oct 2017 02:07
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2017 02:07
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/18036

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