Research Article | Open Access
HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
S.Sureshkumar, V.Gowri, Dr.N.L.Venkataraman
Pages: 94-103
Abstract
Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) and Solar Heating systems are innovative technologies that harness
solar energy for electricity generation and thermal heating, respectively. CPV systems utilize mirrors
or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto small, high-efficiency solar cells, achieving higher energy
conversion efficiencies compared to traditional photovoltaic technologies. These systems are
particularly suitable for utility-scale solar power plants and sun-rich regions
Keywords
concentrated photovoltaic systems, solar heating systems, solar collectors, heating fluids