A Hybrid solar linear concentrator prototype in India

M. Vivar*, J. Daniel, I. L. Skryabin, V. A. Everett, A. W. Blakers, L. Suganthi, S. Iniyan

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    Abstract

    The technical and economic potential of solar linear concentrator systems in India is being analysed by The Australian National University (Canberra) and Anna University (Chennai). The main objectives of this study are to identify the markets for solar linear concentrator systems in India, and to evaluate the field performance of a new prototype system under specific Indian climate conditions. The new hybrid linear solar concentrator prototype is being installed at the Anna University campus. This demonstration and training prototype follows the well-known ANU CHAPS system design, but on a smaller scale, to simultaneously provide electricity and hot water. The technical potential of the new linear concentrator will be assessed on the basis of available local skills to maintain and operate the system, the local cost of installation including locally-sourced materials, and the economic value of the energy produced over the expected system lifetime.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProgram - 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010
    Pages3092-3097
    Number of pages6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010 - Honolulu, HI, United States
    Duration: 20 Jun 201025 Jun 2010

    Publication series

    NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
    ISSN (Print)0160-8371

    Conference

    Conference35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityHonolulu, HI
    Period20/06/1025/06/10

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