Comments on: Innovative Solar Cell wins R&D 100 Award

By: Michelle Bennett

Michelle Bennett — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:20:34 +0000

Edit: corrected the CPV errors. Much better!

By: Michelle Bennett

Michelle Bennett — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:20:00 +0000

Edit: corrected the CPV errors. Much better!

By: MichelleBennett

MichelleBennett — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:51:59 +0000

Enrico,

Thanks for pointing out that typo! I’m not sure how it spread through my entire article, but I’ve writted about CPV technologies before… must have been an editing mistake on my part. Apologies.

You’re right to point out the higher cost of multi-junction cells. Without concentrators they wouldn’t be very practical for most solar applications. But several companies are racing to put their CPV products on the market. Most of them have already made their first commercial installations. I’m crossing my fingers for a utility scale deal in the near future.

By: MichelleBennett

MichelleBennett — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:51:00 +0000

Enrico,

Thanks for pointing out that typo! I’m not sure how it spread through my entire article, but I’ve writted about CPV technologies before… must have been an editing mistake on my part. Apologies.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:13:58 +0000

Indeed, Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems are very cost effective and efficient way of harnessing the sun's energy. For more on SolFocus CPV: "Cost-Effective Solar Technology".

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:13:00 +0000

Indeed, Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems are very cost effective and efficient way of harnessing the sun's energy. For more on SolFocus CPV: "Cost-Effective Solar Technology".

By: Christina Bacon

Christina Bacon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:16:14 +0000

Color me not impressed.

By: Christina Bacon

Christina Bacon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

Color me not impressed.

By: Enrico

Enrico — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:51:02 +0000

It’s CPV, not CVP. Also, the multi-junction cells actually cost more money per surface area than thin film or others, but cost less as a solution when concentrated using fresnel lenses or mirrors,(i.e. concentrated photovoltaics CPV). This is how such high efficiencies are possible, using less land than traditional approaches.

youtube solfocus for good detail

By: Enrico

Enrico — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:51:00 +0000

youtube solfocus for good detail