Temperature distribution in 820X CPV module during outdoor operation

Abstract

Under the concentration conditions, it is important to manage the operating temperature of CPV module, because the high density solar energy is emitted to the solar cell. The operating temperature is a dominant factor for CPV module efficiency. We analyzed the temperature distribution in a 820X module modified to measure the temperature and output of each receiver. The relationship between the operating temperature and the module efficiency was clarified. © 2012 American Institute of Physics.