ENHANCING CIRCULAR PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION

Abstract

This study delved into the influences of diverse parameters on a circular planar solar concentrator’s performance, with an aim to optimize its efficiency, concentration ratio and acceptance angle. The simulation results disclosed a groundbreaking revelation: by achieving an efficiency rate of 82% and a concentration ratio at 1000 within ±2 degrees' acceptance angle - our model surpassed previous performance standards. The significance of this breakthrough amplifies the potential efficacy inherent in our optimized concentrator design for peak solar energy harvesting.