Hybrid system combining CPV, ionic thermocells achieves 49.63% energy efficiency

Conceived by scientists in China, the device consists of a Fresnel lens, a PV cell, and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs) with electrolyte flow. In can reportedly outperform CPV systems built with thermoelectric generators, both in terms of costs and efficiency. A group of scientists from the North China Electric Power University developed a hybrid energy system combining concentrated photovoltaics (CVP) and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs). "The application of ionic thermocells in the full-spectrum solar cascade utilization of concentrated photovoltaic systems is proved to be feasible with significant ...

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