Concentrator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006055",
  "term": "Concentrator",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A photovoltaic module, which includes optical components such as lenses (Fresnel lens) to direct and concentrate sunlight onto a solar cell of smaller area. Most concentrator arrays must directly face or track the sun. They can increase the power flux of sunlight hundreds of times.",
  "references": [
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/concentrator/"
}