NACIR New Applications for CPV's: A fast way to improve reliability and technology progress

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1 Grant agreement: NACIR New Applications for CPV's: A fast way to improve reliability and technology progress Collaborative project SICA project focused on EU cooperation with Mediterranean partner countries Work package 0. Coordination Deliverable D04.3 Fourth Semester Report Period July 1 st December 31 st 2010 Version: 31 st January

2 1 Table of Deliverables due for fourth Semester (July 2010-December 2010) Nº Title Leader Nature Diss. level Date Status (*) Dimensioning, design and D3.2 construction of the stand alone data NWRC R CO June % acquisition system D4.5 Training courses for ONE ISOFOTON O CO May 2010 C D9.1 Reliable materials for optical secondary at 1000X UPM R CO June 2010 C System preparation and water D1.4 pumping, water storage and drip NWRC P CO Nov % systems installation D4.3 Installation and connection to ONE October ISOFOTON P CO grid site 2010 C D4.4 Set up, installation and checkout of data acquisition system ONE R/P CO Dec % D5.3 Status of degraded samples (Period January2010- June ) ONE R CO July 2010 C D6.3 Data recorded of the operational plants and meteostations at ISFOC (Period January 2010-June 2010) ISFOC R CO July % *C (Completed) or % 2

3 2 Table of active Taks during Fourth Semester (July 2010-December 2010) Task T1.7 Installation of water storage and drip irrigation system Semester 4 Leader Start (Month) End (Month) Status NWRC % Water storage nearly ready, overhaul of sealing required. Irrigation pumps are connected T1.8 Installation of FLATCON NWRC % concentrator. DC test and set up of communications for maintenance and remote diagnosis failure detection DSL connection set up and working. First set of DC tests completed T2.3 Combined inverter and sun CX % tracker: connection and operation on site 5 CX trackers installed. All reackers are tracking and feeding into the island grid. Currently testing of interactions with EMS T3.3 Installation of the Stand-alone NWRC % data acquisition System Data base is implemented. Data transfer from ISE and CX system via ASCII file format. Data transfer currently on a daily basis. Upgrade to more frequent data transfer possible T3.4 Link to the data acquisition ISFOC % systems from the water pumping station in Egypt. ISFOC is studying the procedure for storing the data into its database T4.3 Installation and connection to ISOFOTON % ONE utility gride on site Installation has been completed: during this period, the electrical and mechanical construction has been completed, the monitoring system has been installed and launched and the connection to the ONE utility was done on 26 th October T4.4 Set-up, installation and checking out of all data recording equipment ONE % Periodic checkout carried during the first three months Currently daily monitoring of the station and data acquisition system is done T4.5 Training courses for ONE personnel in charge of control and system maintenance ISOFOTON % The training course for University of Al Akhawayn staff has been done between and That is, the personnel in charge of control and system maintenance. T5.2 System Maintenance and data acquisition of the grid connected ONE % 3

4 station: Reporting incidences, cleaning and repair The system did experience some problems after the installation. Tracker number two was out of alignment. The problem was corrected after visit of ISOFOTON technician to the installation site. T5.3 Generation of samples for ONE % soiling, abrasion, discoloration of components, and its periodical analysis as its relationship with output power and characteristics Half of the samples were sent to the UPM. The UPM has measured the transmitance. The results will be included in the Deliverable D Status of degraded samples T5.4 Dissemination of results. Data ONE % transfer to ISFOC and the other partners An FTP connection was made to allow for the sharing of the data. T6.1 Record of the seven plants at ISFOC % ISFOC Records of the plants at ISFOC are performed. Reports corresponding to the 2010 production to be generated T6.2 Records of the grid connected ISFOC % plant at ONE The System is prepared to start recording data during 2011 and 2012 T6.3 Thernal characterization of modules based on continuous array and weather measurement ISFOC % ISFOC have installed the necessary equipment to perform the thermal characterization of modules. Indoor facilities are ready since may 2010 and outdoor facilities will be ready in March 2011 T7.2 Verification of draft standars on the real 9 PVC stations ISFOC % ISFOC is using the draft standards during the acceptance of the plants installed at ISFOC facilities and the prototypes in Morocco and Egypt. T7.3 Creation of a solar Spectrum ISFOC % recording network The solar Spectrum recording network has been installed T8.3 Module prototype prequalification Concentrix % Adaption of the module spectral tuning has been done and is now being monitored on the R&D tracker. The HAST climate chamber test showed a potential weakness of the silicone adhesion. A surface activation of the substrate is necessary. An UV exposure test shows no degradation of silicone secondary optics T8.4 Manufacturing start up Concentrix % A lens for reduced temperature effects has been designed and fabricated. The processes have been developed for a silicone secondary directly formed on the substrate. Tooling for Start-Up is under way. T9.4 Automated manufacturing set-up. Isofotón % Relation of mounting rate with receiver accuracy location and loses. Indoor test of modules : Optimization of the solar cell soldering process to achieve less than 1% voids percentage 4

5 per cell (voids are holes in the link between the cell and the substrate). Adaptation of the solar cell measuring and classification process to the new cell size and current range, including laser printed information onto the receivers. Semi-automation of the module sealing process with alignment tools for the receivers and optics elements in order to optimize the IV curve. Redesign of the storing system to adapt and improve the production line to the new module and to optimize the UPH (units per hour) of our fabrication line. T10.4 Pre-industrial product definition UPM % after component interactive qualification Once the preliminary materials selection wad done, an preindustrial module was designed and it has been manufactured. T10.5 Design of first module optics prototype (3x3 or 4x4 elements) in collaboration with a suitable plastic and glass moulñding expert companies UPM %. - A 24 cells module prototype with improved optical efficiency with silver mirrors has been constructed T12.5 Recording of measurements and ISFOC % generation data of modules located in several sites. Test equipment set up and data transmission and storage The Concentrix modules are installed in several sites: Ifrane (Morocco), Puertollano and Madrid (Spain) and Freigurg (Germany). The results will be analyzed in the next months 5

6 3 Dissemination of results Articles in Journals: C. Domínguez I. Antón and G. Sala., Multijunction Solar Cell Model for Translating I-V Characteristics as a Function of Irradiance, Spectrum and Cell Temperature Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Application, Vol 18, Nº 14, pp , June 2010 S.P. Philipps, G. Peharz, R. Hoheisel, T. Hornung, N.M. Al-Abbadi, F. Dimroth, A.W. Bett, Energy harvesting efficiency of III-V triple-junction concentrator solar cells under realistic spectral conditions Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Volume 94, Issue 5, May 2010, pp P. Peharz, J.P. Ferrer Rodríguez, G. Siefer, A.W. Bett, Investigations on the temperature dependence of CPV modules equipped with triple-junction solar cells, Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Application, Volume 19, Issue 1, pp , January 2011 R. Herrero, C. Domínguez, S. Askins, Two dimensional angular transmission characterization of CPV modules, Optics. Express, Vol. 18, Nº4, Sep Publications in Congress: 34 th IEEE PVSEC G. Sala et al., NACIR: A new project on CPV's funded by the European Commission under 7 th FP, 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Philadelphia, Jun 7-12, th PVSEC Conference: G. Sala et al. NACIR: An European Initiative Dedicated to Cooperation with Mediterranean Partner Countries in the Field of Photovoltaic Concentrators Proceedings of 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg, September M. Martínez, D. Sánchez, J. Perea, F. Rubio, P. Banda. ISFOC demonstration plants: Rating and production data analysis, Proceedings of 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg, September S.P. Philipps, G. Peharz, T. Hornung, R. Hoheisel., N.M. A-Abbadi.,F. Dimroth, A.W. Bett A theoretical analysis on the energy production of III-V multijunction solar cells under realistic spectral conditions, 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg September 2009, pp Gerhard Peharz, Juan P. Ferrer-Rodríguez and Andreas W. Bett Shaping the angular divergence at sun simulators for concentrator modules, 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg, September 2009, pp

7 M. Victoria, C. Domínguez, I. Antón, G. Sala., Comparative analysis of different secondary optical elements: Effective concentration, acceptance angle and light distribution, 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg, September th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems G. Peharz,J.P. Ferrer-Rodriguez, G. Siefer, A.W. Bett, Temperature coefficient of FLATCON Modules, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010, pp Peharz G., Bugliaro L., Siefer G., Bett A.W., Evaluation of Satellite Cirrus Data for Performance Models of CPV Modules, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010, pp Philipps S.P., Peharz G. Hoheisel R., Hornung T., Al-Abbadi N.M., Dimroth F., Bett A.W., Energy Harvesting Efficiency of III-V Multi-JunctionConcentrator Solar Cells under Realistic Spectral Conditions, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010, pp J. Leloux, D. Pachón and G. Sala Spectral Solar Radiation Measurement and Models for CPV Module Production 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010 M. Victoria, C. Domínguez, I. Antón and G. Sala, Optical characterization of Fluid Reflex concentrator, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April R. Herrero, C. Domínguez, et al. Angular transmission characterization of CPV modules based on CCD Measurements, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April R. Herrero, M. Victoria et al., Indoor Characterization of Multijunction Solar Cells under non Uniform Light Patterns, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April F. Rubio, M. Martínez, A. Martin, A. Hipólito, P. Banda, Evaluation parameters for CPV Production, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010 Martín A., M. Collares-Pereira, D. Sánchez, O. de la Rubia and F. Rubio, High Resolution Direct Normal Irradiance Data for Testing CPV Plants: ISFOC Database, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010 D. Sánchez, M. Martínez, E. Gil, F. Rubio, J.L. Pachón, P. Banda, First Experiences Of ISFOC In The Maintenance Of CPV Plants, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April

8 M. L. Garcia, G. Calvo-Parra, A. Hipólito, J. L. Pachón, Monitoring, Communications and Data Processing of CPV Plants, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April 2010 O. de la Rubia, C. Alamillo, M. Martínez, A. Martín, Mª L. García, D. Sánchez, F. Rubio, J. L. Pachón, P. Banda Energy Losses Estimation for CPV Plants, 6th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems, Freiburg, April th IEEE PVSEC F. Dimroth, S. P. Philipps, E. Welser, R. Kellenbenz, T. Roesener, V. Klinger, E. Oliva, M. Steiner, M. Meusel, W. Guter and A. W. Bett, "Promises of Advanced Multi- Junction Solar Cells for the use in CPV Systems", Proceedings of the 35th IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, Honolulu, Hawai, 2010, pp th PVSEC Conference M. Victoria, E. Chiappori, S. Askins, C. Domínguez, I. Antón, G. Sala, Finite elements model for thermal analysis of FLUIDREFLEX CPV system, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010 M. Victoria, R. Herrero, C. Domínguez, S. Askins, I. Antón, G. Sala indoor characterization of non uniform light distribution due to concentration optics and its effects on solar cell performance, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010 S. Askins, C. Domínguez, I. Antón, G. Sala, Applying the IEC Draft Standard for indoor CPV module power ratinf first experiences, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010 M. Vetter, A. Schies, J. Wachtel, B.P. Koirala, I. Heile, A. Gombert, F. Abulfotuh, The World s first CPV stand-alone system Water Supply in remote Areas of Egypt, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010, pp F. Rubio, M. Martínez, A. Hipólito, A. Martín, P. Banda, Status of CPV Technology, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010 E. Gil, D. Sánchez, O. de la Rubia, C. Alamillo, F. Rubio, P. Banda Field Technical inspection of CPV Power plants, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010 C. Alamillo, O. de la Rubia, E. Gil, A. Hipólito, A. Martín, F. Rubio, J.L. Pachón and P. Banda, Analisis of inverter configuration on CPV plants, 25 th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September

9 Invited Conferences: Fuad A Abulfotuh, Description of the project, its objectives and expected outcome was presented at the CSP, CPV, and Thin film Technologies Summit MENA held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (June 2-3, 2009) M. Victoria, Sistemas fotovoltaicos de alta concentración y el proyecto NACIR en el norte de Africa, Inmosolar Málaga 2009 G. Sala, Clean power for tomorrow s cities: key innovations in photovoltaic technology (Project NACIR), EU-China Science and Technology Week, EU Pavilion World Expo 2010 Shangai, 16 June 2010 K. Loudiyi, Renewables energies at AUI Workshop 2: Solar Technologies, of the Moroccan American Bridges 2010 organized by the American Chamber of Commerce and Association of Moroccan Professionals in America., June 23, 2010 G. Sala New applications for CP.: A fast way to improve reliability and technology progress, Workshop Photovoltaics and nanotechnology: From innovation to industry European PV Projects Meeting, October 2010, Aix Les Bains, France F. Rubio, ISFOC: The Spanish Test Center for Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems Latest Results, 16th Sede Boqer Symposium on Solar Electricity Production, Boqer, Israel, February

10 Press Notes Revista UPM Universidad Politécnica de Madrid April 2009 pp-16: Energía solar para el Norte de Africa J.L. Valverde, Energía Solar para el Norte de Africa, Solar News, July 2009 nº 22, pp Semanario de Economía y Empresas de Castilla la Mancha, March 9th 2009: Isfoc participa en el programa NACIR Press Conferences Puertollano, 28th January 2010 TV Interviews Informe semanal 4. Impact 4.1 Educational Impact The NACIR Project is partially contributing to the following doctoral thesis: César Domínguez (UPM) Marta Victoria (UPM) Rebeca Herrero (UPM) Steve Askins (UPM) Gerhard Peharz (Fraunhofer) Simon Philipps (Fraunhofer) Marc Steiner (Fraunhofer) Atef Zaied- University of Alexandría (NWRC) Tarik Mrabti (ONE-AUI) 4.2 Co-operation agreements The NACIR Project has contributed to the co-operation agreement between the Al-Akahawayn University and the Office National d Electricité (ONE) 10

11 5 Fourth Semester meeting The fourth Semester meeting has been held during 25 th and 26 th of January in El Cairo and Wadi el Natron Group of NACIR meeting attendants at the site Wadi el Natron Four Concentrix System at the sire Wadi el Natron ISFOC is testing the Concentrix Systems Group of NACIR meeting attendants at MERI NWRC (El Cairo) 11