cpv technology



Following the sun. A Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) system converts light energy into electrical energy in the same way that conventional photovoltaic technology does, but uses an advanced optical system to focuses a large area of sunlight onto each cell for maximum efficiency. CPV panels are mounted on trackers to keep the focal point on the cell as the sun moves across
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SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference
August 25-29, San Diego, CA
The Solar Energy and Technology program of the annual SPIE Optics and Photonics conference is pleased to announce this year’s CPV specific session, titled “High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VIII”. Come listen and contribute to the latest updates on CPV technology of all kinds, including luminescent solar concentrators, spectral splitting, LCPV, HCPV and enjoy everything SPIE and San Diego have to offer.
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CESI is a joint stock company whose shareholders are leading national and international players in the electro energetic and electromechanical sectors. These include Enel and Terna. Since over 50 years, CESI is a provider of Testing, Certification, Consulting and Engineering services to the Electric Power System globally, including areas where large scale renewable energy investments are ongoing such as South and East Mediterranean and Middle East countries. CESI also has 30 years’ experience in R&D and production of high efficiency MJ solar cells for space applications being one of the top four worldwide suppliers with more than 60 satellites in orbit. In the last 5 years CESI has also produced terrestrial MJ cells which were extensively tested in pilots, meeting the requirements of the CPV systems. CESI also facilitates through its competencies and relationships the bankability of CPV projects.