Design of astromesh deployable concentrator used in space concentrating photovoltaic system

Hongcai Ma; Guang Jin; Xing Zhong; Yuan Zhang; Peng Zhang

doi:10.1117/12.958605

15 October 2012 Design of astromesh deployable concentrator used in space concentrating photovoltaic system

Hongcai Ma, Guang Jin, Xing Zhong, Yuan Zhang, Peng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 8419, 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Sensing, Imaging, and Solar Energy; 84193B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958605
Event: 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies (AOMATT 2012), 2012, Xiamen, China

Abstract

For the improvement of space photovoltaic cell efficiency, an astromesh deployable concentrator for space concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) system is proposed. A deployable solar parabolic concentrator with an aperture radius of 3 m and a concentration power of 35 kW has been designed. The astromesh deployable concentrator has a high degree of solar concentration, lightweight, and easy deployment, which has an advantage over inflatable deployable concentrator and rigid concentrator. We analyse the performance of the CPV system simulated by software Lighttools, and the results indicate the CPV system can generate 270W electrical energy per kilogram, so the utilization of solar energy have been enhanced effectively. This system can be used for the support of various spacecrafts power and space solar power station.

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Hongcai Ma, Guang Jin, Xing Zhong, Yuan Zhang, and Peng Zhang "Design of astromesh deployable concentrator used in space concentrating photovoltaic system", Proc. SPIE 8419, 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Sensing, Imaging, and Solar Energy, 84193B (15 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958605

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Solar concentrators

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