Research Article

Rectangular Glass Optical Fiber for Transmitting Sunlight in a Hybrid Concentrator Photovoltaic and Daylighting System

Table 3

Dimensions of RGOF and round optical fiber and conditions of the test.

RGOFRound optical fiber

Length of optical fiber740 mm740 mm
Dimensions of coreRectangle: Diameter: 1 mm
Diameter of focused light1.5 mm1.5 mm
SensorPV cellPV cell
Measuring devicePV system analyzer (PROVA 1011)PV system analyzer (PROVA 1011)
Light sourceXenon lamp H3 35 W 6000 KXenon lamp H3 35 W 6000 K