Renewable Revolution

To reduce the high cost of photovoltaic (PV) systems the new cost effective mirror reflecting linear focus type solar energy concentrating system is developed. The concentrator system consists of flat glass mirrors, placed under the different angles, and focusing the sun light on to
the solar sells mounted along the line.

The developed PV concentrator system has several advantages in comparison with widely used other concentrating systems. It is mostly protected from environmental influences (wind, dust, rain, hail). Due to the simplified structure of concentrating optics, the standard off-the-shelf technologies enable low-cost manufacturing.

The cost optimization method and the computer program for new concentrating systems design is
developed as well. The program allows to design a PV system with the given output power, having the minimal price. The program can be used for cost effective PV solar energy concentrating systems design.