Statement of Work
A Unique Dielectric Light
Injector for Ultra High Efficient Photovoltaic Cavity Converters; A Novel
Approach for Advanced Solar Concentrators and Directed Laser Power Beam
Applications.
Ugur
Ortabasi, Principal Investigator
Grant 03-27
Project Goal: Design, build and test a novel Dielectric Light Injector to increase the performance of Photovoltaic Cavity Converters for ultra high efficiency Solar PV Concentrators and High Power Laser Beaming Applications for Terrestrial Use.
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Project Tasks |
Performance / Cost Objectives |
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1) Develop ray tracing and optimization computer algorithm |
Predict Light Injector efficiency and determine and flux
uniformity inside the cavity |
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2) Based on Task 1 design system components and develop test
procedures |
Prepare CAD drawings for Light Injector and
Integrating Sphere for testing |
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3) Fabricate System components including Light Injector,
Integrating Sphere for testing and assemble electronics |
Demonstrate that all components meet
specifications |
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4) Setup test stand at NREL’s High Flux Solar Furnace facility in
Golden, CO |
Calibrate
Integrating Sphere for testing |
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5) Conduct Prototype testing. a) Test
Light Injector b) Measure flux uniformity inside the Cavity |
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Demonstrate light throughput > 95% 2)
Demonstrate flux uniformity inside the cavity is within 10% |
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6) Perform manufacturing cost analysis. |
Confirm from the project findings that the
projected manufacturing cost of the Light Injector supports the projected
solar electricity cost of $2/Watt |
Reporting Requirements:
Submit Progress Reports and
Final Report in accordance with the proposed Project Schedule.