Output Power Simulation for CPV Receivers based on Experimental Spectral Matching Ratio Modeling

Since spectral data are important to assess the performance of a CPV receiver, there is a need for approaches to generate location-specific spectral indicators starting from widely measured parameters. In this paper, a DC output power model based on an experimental spectral matching ratio (SMR) modelling approach, primary optics temperature and direct normal irradiance (DNI) is presented. Two models are compared, the first one using a SMR calculated from more available meteorological data and the second using a measured SMR. These two models are validated and show a normalized RMSE of around 2.4%.