Curved photovoltaic collectors-convex surface

J. Appelbaum*, M. Crutchik, A. Aronescu

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Abstract

Curved structures are used in buildings and may be integrated with photovoltaic modules. Self-shading occurs in non-flat (curved) surface collectors resulting in non-uniform distribution of the direct beam, diffuse and reflected incident solar radiation along the curved surface. The incident solar radiation therefore affects adversely the output of the electrical generated energy. The total annual incident radiation is independent of the orientation of the convex surface. The present study develops analytical expressions for self-shading and expressions for the incident solar radiation on a general convex surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)832-836
Number of pages5
JournalSolar Energy
Volume199
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2020

Keywords

  • Convex surface
  • Curved surface
  • Non-uniform solar radiation
  • Self-shading

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