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Design guidelines for thermo-photo-voltaic generator: The critical role of the emitter size

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  • Attolini, G.
  • Bosi, M.
  • Ferrari, C.
  • Melino, F.

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In the last decade, the thermo-photo-voltaic (TPV) generator has gained an increasing attention as cogeneration system for the distributed generation sector. Nevertheless, these systems are not fully developed and studied: several aspects need to be further investigated and completely understood.

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  • Attolini, G. & Bosi, M. & Ferrari, C. & Melino, F., 2013. "Design guidelines for thermo-photo-voltaic generator: The critical role of the emitter size," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 103(C), pages 618-626.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:103:y:2013:i:c:p:618-626
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.10.032
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