Advancements in Fresnel Lens Technology across Diverse Solar Energy Applications: A Comprehensive Review

Farhan Lafta Rashid, Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi, Ali Jafer Mahdi and Arman Ameen ()
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Farhan Lafta Rashid: Petroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Kerbala, Karbala 56001, Iraq
Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi: Technical Institute of Baquba, Middle Technical University, Baquba 32001, Iraq
Ali Jafer Mahdi: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Kerbala, Karbala 56001, Iraq
Arman Ameen: Department of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-40

Abstract: Concentration of solar energy may be obtained by reflection, refraction, or a combination of the two. The collectors of a reflection system are designed to concentrate the sun’s rays onto a photovoltaic cell or steam tube. Refractive lenses concentrate light by having it travel through the lens. The sun’s rays are partially reflected and then refracted via a hybrid technique. Hybrid focus techniques have the potential to maximize power output. Fresnel lenses are an efficient tool for concentrating solar energy, which may then be used in a variety of applications. Development of both imaging and non-imaging devices is occurring at this time. Larger acceptance angles, better concentration ratios with less volume and shorter focal length, greater optical efficiency, etc., are only some of the advantages of non-imaging systems over imaging ones. This study encompasses numerical, experimental, and numerical and experimental studies on the use of Fresnel lenses in various solar energy systems to present a comprehensive picture of current scientific achievements in this field. The framework, design criteria, progress, and difficulties are all dissected in detail. Accordingly, some recommendations for further studies are suggested.

Keywords: Fresnel lens; solar energy; solar still; solar cooker; solar desalination; solar sterilization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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