Concentrator Photovoltaic (C3PV) System

SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
Engineered in Germany
High-efficiency multi-junction solar cells
Lower temperature coefficient
Lower degradation
Less land requirement
Low levelized Cost of Energy
(LCOE)
Integrated Dual-Axis-Tracking for
maximized energy capturing
Excellent performance in hot and dry
climates
Easy & low cost deployment and
installation
SYSTEM FEATURES
Compact design and low weight
AZUR SPACE Concentrator Photovoltaic (C3PV) System is
Reliability & Yield Security designed for rooftop and utility-scale solar installations in high
High ROI irradiance locations, preferable in the sunbelt area.

AZUR SPACE Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Modules use

Fresnel lenses to concentrate sunlight 744 X and focus it onto
small, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells. The C3PV
System achieves 30 % direct current efficiency. This is almost
twice as high as the efficiency of conventional silicon
photovoltaic modules.

AZUR SPACE multi-junction solar cell technology enables

power production in the hot, dry climates associated with high
direct solar flux. A proven and advanced dual axis tracking
system enables maximal power harvest, minimizes foundation
requirements and allows for optimization of field packing
density with minimal shadowing.

As one of the worlds largest supplier of III-V solar cells for

concentrator systems, AZUR SPACE is uniquely qualified to
optimize all systems elements and subsystem components for
world-class quality, cost and performance.

Issue date: AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

2015-11-11 Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
HNR 0004517-01-00 telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
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e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.de
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 Concentrator Photovoltaic (C3PV) System

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION AZUR SPACE C3PV System is configured with 8 modules

each containing 60 high-efficiency multi-junction solar cell
Specifications STC NOC receivers. A reliable tracker structure provides safe operation
whereas extremely accurate dual-axis-tracking element
DNI (W/m) 1000 850
maintains focus on the sun in all weather conditions allowing
Cell Temperature (C) 25 70 for maximum power output. The system is designed for ease
assembly, installation and maintenance.
Ambient Temperature Range (C) -20 to +60

Continuous Module Temperature (C) -20 to +110

Peak Power Output; Pmax (kWp) 3.2 2.6

Maximum Power Voltage; Vmpp (V) 332.4 305.0

Maximum Power Current; Impp (A) 9.63 8.48

Open Circuit Voltage; Voc (V) 378.0 355.0

Short Circuit Current; Isc (A) 10.6 8.5

DC Efficiency (%) 30.0 28.3

Max. Operational Wind Speed (m/s) < 20

Safety Position Wind Speed (m/s) 20

Max. Survival Wind Speed (m/s) 40

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

Specification
Total Width (m) 4.228

Total Height (m) 3.364

Total Module Area (m) 10.8

Total Weight (kg) 500

Concentration ratio 744

Cells per System 480

Modules per System 8

CERTIFICATIONS
Conforming to IEC 62108
CE certified
DIN EN ISO 9001; 14001; 18001

Issue date: AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

2015-11-11 Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
HNR 0004517-01-00 telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
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e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.de
Copyright 2010 AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH