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

Grant agreement: 226409

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

2010 - December 31

2010

Version: 31

January 2011

1 Table of Deliverables due for fourth Semester (July 2010-December

2010)

Nº Title Leader Nature Diss.

level

Date Status (*)

D3.2

Dimensioning, design and construction of the stand alone data acquisition system

NWRC R CO June 2010 90%

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

D1.4

System preparation and water pumping, water storage and drip systems installation

NWRC P CO Nov 2010 90%

D4.3 Installation and connection to ONE

grid site ISOFOTON P CO

October

2010 C

D4.4 Set up, installation and checkout of

data acquisition system ONE R/P CO Dec 2010 90%

D5.3 Status of degraded samples (Period

January2010- June 2010 2010) 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 2010 90%

2 Table of active Taks during Fourth Semester (July 2010-December

2010)

T1.7 Installation of water storage

and drip irrigation system

NWRC 17 23 90%

Description: Water storage nearly ready, overhaul of sealing required. Irrigation pumps are

connected

T1.8 Installation of FLATCON

concentrator. DC test and set up of communications for maintenance and remote diagnosis failure detection

NWRC 23 26 90%

Description: DSL connection set up and working. First set of DC tests completed

T2.3 Combined inverter and sun

tracker: connection and operation on site

CX 24 26 100%

Description: 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

data acquisition System

NWRC 10 18 100%

Description: 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

systems from the water pumping station in Egypt.

ISFOC 18 26 5%

Description: ISFOC is studying the procedure for storing the data into its database T4.3 Installation and connection to

ONE utility gride on site

ISOFOTON 16 21 100%

Description:

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 26th October 2010.

T4.4 Set-up, installation and

checking out of all data recording equipment

ONE 19 24 100%

Description:

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 3 22 100%

Description:The training course for University of Al Akhawayn staff has been done between

30-11-2010 and 02-12-2010. That is, the personnel in charge of control and system maintenance.

T5.2 System Maintenance and data

acquisition of the grid connected

station: Reporting incidences, cleaning and repair

Description:

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

soiling, abrasion, discoloration of components, and its periodical analysis as its relationship with output power and characteristics

ONE 3 48 50%

Description:

Half of the samples were sent to the UPM. The UPM has measured the transmitance. The results will be included in the Deliverable D.5.3.4 Status of degraded samples

T5.4 Dissemination of results. Data

transfer to ISFOC and the other partners

ONE 18 48 95%

Description:

An FTP connection was made to allow for the sharing of the data.

T6.1 Record of the seven plants at

ISFOC

ISFOC 1 48 40%

Description: Records of the plants at ISFOC are performed. Reports corresponding to the

2010 production to be generated

T6.2 Records of the grid connected

plant at ONE

ISFOC 24 48 5%

Description: 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 6 48 40%

Description:

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 13 37 90%

Description: 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

recording network

ISFOC 7 25 90%

Description:The solar Spectrum recording network has been installed T8.3 Module prototype

pre-qualification

Concentrix 20 32 70%

Description: 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 21 26 60%

Description: 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.

Relation of mounting rate with receiver accuracy location and loses. Indoor test of modules

Isofotón 4 36 65%

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

after component interactive qualification

UPM 16 19 100%

Description:

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 19 30 75%

Description:

- A 24 cells module prototype with improved optical efficiency with silver mirrors has been constructed

.

T12.5 Recording of measurements and

generation data of modules located in several sites. Test equipment set up and data transmission and storage

ISFOC 20 42 10%

Description: The Concentrix modules are installed in several sites: Ifrane (Morocco), Puertollano and

3 Dissemination of results

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 272-284, 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. 869-877

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. 54-60, January 2011

R. Herrero, C. Domínguez, S. Askins, “Two dimensional angular transmission characterization of CPV modules”, Optics. Express, Vol. 18, Nº4, Sep. 2010

Publications in Congress: 34th IEEE PVSEC

G. Sala et al., NACIR: A new project on CPV's funded by the European Commission under 7th FP, 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Philadelphia, Jun 7-12, 2009

24th 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 2009.

M. Martínez, D. Sánchez, J. Perea, F. Rubio, P. Banda. “ISFOC demonstration

plants: Rating and production data analysis”, Proceedings of 24th EUPVSEC, Hamburg, September 2009.

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. 121-125

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. 823-826

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 2009

6th 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. 213-216

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. 312-315

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. 294-298

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 2010.

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 2010.

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 2010.

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

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 2010

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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. 1231-1236

25

PVSEC Conference

M. Victoria, E. Chiappori, S. Askins, C. Domínguez, I. Antón, G. Sala, Finite elements

model for thermal analysis of FLUIDREFLEX CPV system, 25th 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”, 25th 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”, 25th 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”, 25th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010, pp. 4903 - 4910

F. Rubio, M. Martínez, A. Hipólito, A. Martín, P. Banda, Status of CPV Technology , 25th 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”, 25th 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”, 25th EUPVSEC, Valencia, September 2010

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 2010

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 52-53

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)

5 Fourth Semester meeting

The fourth Semester meeting has been held during 25th and 26th 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)