Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the developments in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) generation of electricity that have occurred relatively recently--from about 1994 to October 1998. The components considered are the semiconductor converter; the radiator; and the means of recirculating unusable, long-wavelength photons. A short account of the functions and performance of each of these components isgiven. Also discussed are operational systems and progress in modeling TPV systems.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 6 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Event | PVSEC-11 (11th International Photovoltaics Science and Engineering Conference) - Sapporo, Japan Duration: 20 Sep 1999 → 24 Sep 1999 |
Conference
| Conference | PVSEC-11 (11th International Photovoltaics Science and Engineering Conference) |
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| City | Sapporo, Japan |
| Period | 20/09/99 → 24/09/99 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-26904