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Bindu SAuthorSoofi AAuthorAskins SAuthorVallerotto GAuthorDomínguez CCorresponding AuthorAntón IAuthor

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Solar simulator for indoor characterization of hybrid CPV/flat-plate modules

Publicated to:Aip Conference Proceedings. 2550 020001-020001 - 2022-01-01 2550(), DOI: 10.1063/5.0102699

Authors: Bindu, Shilpa; Soofi, Arash; Askins, Steve; Vallerotto, Guido; Dominguez, Cesar; Anton, Ignacio

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Escuela Tecn Super Ingn & Diseno Ind, Madrid 28012, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Inst Energia Solar, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Industrial - Author

Abstract

The hybrid modules developed by a Swiss startup, Insolight, consist of a micro-concentrator photovoltaic (micro-CPV) sub-module mounted on a non-concentrator Si backplane. Embedding the micro-CPV cells on top of the flat plate module complements the high efficiency of the CPV with the geographic versatility of the Si cells. Characterization of such modules should be adapted for the requirements and challenges posed by the component submodules. The top CPV layer utilizes the direct component of the incident radiation and the bottom Si layer utilizes the diffuse component. Therefore, it is necessary to test the modules under two lighting conditions. This paper demonstrates a novel solar simulator design for the indoor characterization of hybrid modules based on the collimated-light solar simulator for CPV modules developed by the Instituto de Energía Solar-UPM. The new simulator design adds provisions for testing Silicon submodules under uniform diffuse light by incorporating diffusive elements in the collimated-light path and reducing stray light. The existing CPV simulator at UPM has been refurbished to test the new design concepts. The I-V curve of a hybrid module has been characterized indoors using several configurations and compared to reference measurements obtained outdoors in order to optimize and validate the new setup.

Keywords

Affordable and clean energy

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Aip Conference Proceedings, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Physics and Astronomy (Miscellaneous), give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-06-11:

  • Open Alex: 1
  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
  • OpenCitations: 2

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-11:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 2 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 7 - Affordable and clean energy, with a probability of 59% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (BINDU, SHILPA) and Last Author (ANTON HERNANDEZ, IGNACIO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been DOMINGUEZ DOMINGUEZ, CESAR.