Overview
Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) technology promises higher PV generation efficiencies and yields than conventional PV modules.
Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology is a type of photovoltaic system that uses lenses or mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto small, high-efficiency solar cells. By concentrating sunlight onto a smaller area of photovoltaic material, CPV systems can achieve higher efficiency and generate more electricity per unit of surface area compared to traditional flat-plate photovoltaic systems. This technology is most commonly used in utility-scale solar power plants where large areas of land are available for solar installation
Projects and Prototypes
Team
Prof Ernest van Dyk
Nelson Mandela University
Ernest.vanDyk@mandela.ac.za



