Co-design and Application Progress of Compound Surface Solar Concentrators and Tracking Mechanisms

Abstract

With the increasing global demand for clean energy, the efficient utilization of solar energy has become a research hotspot. As fossil fuel depletion and environmental pollution intensify, solar energy stands out as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative, driving advancements in solar concentration technologies. This paper focuses on the collaborative design of composite surface solar concentrator and its tracking mechanism, systematically combining the structure type of composite surface concentrator, optical design theory, as well as the type and control strategy of the tracking mechanism. Combined with solar photovoltaic power generation, solar thermal utilization, and other practical application cases, it is verified that the co-design can significantly improve the solar energy utilization efficiency and reduce the system cost. The results provide theoretical support and practical reference for the optimal design and popularization of composite surface solar concentrator systems, which is of great significance to promote the development of the solar energy industry.