Title :
A proposed thermophotovoltaic solar energy conversion system
Author :
Swanson, Richard M.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
fDate :
3/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A solar-electric system is proposed and discussed. This system uses concentrated mirrors focusing on a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) converter. Within the TPV converter the concentrated sunlight heats a refractory radiator. A silicon photovoltaic cell faces the radiator, receives incandescent radiation from it, and converts this radiation into electricity.
Keywords :
Calculus; Equations; Finite difference methods; Heat engines; Mirrors; Photovoltaic cells; Resistance heating; Silicon; Solar energy; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1979.11270
