Analytical Modelling of High Concentrator Photovoltaic Modules Based on Atmospheric Parameters

Table 1

Characteristics of the high concentrator photovoltaic module used in the study. Every cell is protected with a bypass diode.

Geometric concentration	700
Primary optics	SOG squared flat Fresnel lens
Secondary optics	Reflexive truncated pyramid
Optical efficiency	0.80
Type of solar cells	Lattice-matched GaInP/GaInAs/Ge
Solar cells area	0.763 cm^2
Number of solar cells	20
Cooling	Passive