Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) solar mini module

Made:
2017 in Germany
maker:
Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE

Example of a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) mini module. Designed to use inexpensive lenses to focus sunlight on to small efficient solar cells to maximise efficiency while reducing cost and land area use.

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2018-90
Materials:
gallium arsenide, glass and plastic
type:
concentrator photovoltaic (cpv) solar mini module
credit:
Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany