1. Hung-Zen (Kevin) Kuo
Taipei, Taiwan
hungzenkuo@gmail.com
Place and year of birth
Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.) on April 10, 1979
Education
Ph.D. Candidate department of optics and photonics
National Central University, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (2007~2010)
M.S. Department of Industrial Education (Electrical Engineering)
National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (2002~2004)
B.S. Department of Communications, Navigation and Control Engineering
National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (2000~2002)
Experience
Company period Title Main Duties
Compound Solar
Technology Co., Ltd
Taiwan
2010.07
~2013.9
Project
manager
Projects management
Optical system design and
simulation
25MW solar power plant
projects
Power system analysis and
design
manufacturing process
development
technical staff training
market research
Institute of Nuclear
Energy Research
(INER), Atomic
Energy Council,
Taiwan
2004.10
~2010.6
Engineer optical lens design and
simulation
100kW and 1MW solar power
plant projects
INER HCPV technology
transfer training instructor
Power system analysis and
design
solar cell and module

2. indoor/outdoor reliability
verification for IEC62108 and
UL8703 certification
Material characteristics analysis
solar cell component package,
measurement and reliability
verification
photovoltaic module design and
development and fabrication
measurement equipment design
and development
Technical documents (patent)
writing and editing
Technical Skill and Experience
1. Design and simulation for optical system.
2. Solar power plant planning
3. Power system analysis and design
4. Material characteristics analysis
5. Measurement and reliability verification for optoelectronic component.
6. Automated inspection apparatus design for optoelectronic component.
7. New products (technical) development and verification.
8. Project management and product line plan.
9. Technical staff training.
10. Patent map analysis and patent draft.
Publication List
Conferences:
1. G. W. Chang, H. Z. Kuo, C. F. Tu “Spectral responsivity estimation and noise
effect analysis for digital imaging systems” SPIE 5238, Image and Signal
Processing for Remote Sensing IX 2004.
2. G.W. Chang, M.J. Twu, Y.H. Lin, C.C. Liao, H.Z. Kuo “Opto-mechanical
analysis for confocal laser secanning microscopes” SPIE 5877, Optomechanics
2005.
3. C.M. Wang, H.I. Huang, J. W. Pan, H. Z. Kuo, H.F. Hong, H.Y. Shin, J.Y. Chang,
“Second optics free concentrator by using reflection and refraction hybrid prism”,
MOC2009

3. 4. C.M. Wang, H.I. Huang, J.W. Pan, H. Z. Kuo, H. F. Hong, H.Y. Shin, J.Y. Chang
“Single stage transmission type broadband solar concentrator, Optics Express,
Vol. 18, Issue S2, pp. A118-A125 (2010)
Research reports:
1. Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Designs and simulations
of Fresnel lens for concentrating photovoltaic modules”, research report of INER
2005.
2. Yen-Chang Tseng, Hwa-Yuh Shin, Chin-Peng Chiu, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen
Hong, Chieh Cheng, Chih-Hung Wu, Ming-Chao Kuo, Li-Fu Lin,” The strategy
report of promoting the development of high efficiency HCPV systems in
Taiwan ”, research report of INER 2006.
3. Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin,” Report of
lens design and manufacture for HCPV module”, research report of INER 2007.
4. Hung-Zen Kuo, Kuo-Hsin Lin, Chun-Yi Chen, Shou-Yuan Ma, Hwen-Fen Hong
and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Modification of Fresnel lenses for high concentrating
photovoltaic”, research report of INER 2007.
5. Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin,” Report of
discriminating the HCPV module characteristics”, research report of INER 2007.
6. Hung-Zen Kuo, Cheng-Ren Huang, Yueh-Mu Lee, Hwen-Fen Hong and
Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Design and simulation of secondary optical device for
concentration photovoltaic”, research report of INER 2008.
7. Ming-Wei Hsiung Po-Hung Chang Cheng-ren Huang Yueh-Mu Lee
Hung-Zen Kuo Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “The Final Report of
High Concentrating PV Module Technology Transfer Program”, research report
of INER 2008.
8. Hwen-Fen Hong, Chun-Yi Chen, Hung-Zen Kuo, and Hwa-Yuh Shin,
“Development of High-Concentration Photovoltaic module”, research report of
INER 2008.
9. Hung-Zen Kuo, Cheng-Ren Huang, Yueh-Mu Lee, Hwen-Fen Hong and
Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Design and simulation of secondary optical device for
concentration photovoltaic”, research report of INER 2008.
10. Ming-Wei Hsiung, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin,
“Manufacture of Concentrator Lens”, research report of INER 2009.
11. Cheng-Ren Huang, Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen and Hwa-Yuh Shin,
“Research of reflective concentration photovoltaic module”, research report of
INER 2009.
12. Chun-Yi Chen, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin,
“ Demostration of a 7.5kW 900X HCPV system”, research report of INER 2010.

4. 13. Hung-Zen Kuo, Yi-Ya Huang, Ying-Ru Chen, Chun-Yi Chen and Hwa-Yuh
Shin, “Research for Concentration Lens of Acrylic on Glass”, research report of
INER 2010.
14.Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “The
Final Report of optical adhesive characteristics evaluation Transfer Program”,
research report of INER 2010.
United States Patents:
1. Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Wen-Fu Chen
and Cheng-Tsung Kuo, “Apparatus for testing concentration-type solar cells”,
U.S. patent no.7,667,479, 2007.
2. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong, Hung-Cheng Chiu and
Chun-Yi Chen, “Lens for concentration photovoltaic module “, U.S. patent
no.8,194,331, 2009
3. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Chun-Yi Chen, Hsu-Yen Mou, Hung-Zen Kuo, and Yi-Ya
Huang, “Manufacturing process for silicone glass concentrator lens ”, U.S. patent
no.8,128,852, 2010
4. Jyh-Long Chern, Meng-Hua Wang, Jain-Cheng Chen, Chia-Yu Hu, Hung-Zen
Kuo and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “ Solar energy collector and array of the same“, U.S.
appl. no. 11/317,628, 2005.
5. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong and Yen-Cheng Tseng,
“Test device for solar concentrator module”, U.S. appl. no. 11/603,044, 2006.
6. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, and Chun-Yi Chen, “Method for aligning a lens
array to a cell array“, U.S. appl. no. 11/987,401, 2007.
7. Jyh-Long Chern, Meng-Hua Wang, Jain-Cheng Chen, Chia-Yu Hu, Hwa-Yuh
Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hung-Zen Kuo, “ Solar light concentrator“, U.S.
appl. no. 11/790,080, 2007.
8. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Yen-Mou Hsu, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Yi Chen, “ Solar cell
module”, U.S. appl. no. 12/076,709, 2008.
9. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Kuo-Hsin Lin and Hwen-Fen Hong , ” Cable
for use in a condensing photovoltaic apparatus”, U.S. appl. no. 12/149,529 2008.
10.Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Yi Chen, “Wire heat-shrink tube for
concentration photovoltaic module “, U.S. appl. no. 12/637,936, 2009.
11.Hung-Zen Kuo, Yen-Mou Hsu and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Method of manufacturing
condenser component of concentration photovoltaic module“, U.S. appl. no.
12/687,794, 2010.

5. Taiwan Patents:
1. Jyh-Long Chern, Meng-Hua Wang, Jain-Cheng Chen, Chia-Yu Hu, Hung-Zen
Kuo and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “ Solar energy collector and array of the same“ , R.O.C.
patent no.I296700, 2005.
2. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong and Yen-Cheng Tseng,
“Test device for solar concentrator module”, R.O.C. patent no.I321855, 2006.
3. Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Wen-Fu Chen
and Cheng-Tsung Kuo, “Apparatus for testing concentration-type solar cells”,
R.O.C. patent no.I336957, 2007.
4. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo and Hung-Cheng Chiu, “Alignment method for
module assembly of concentration photovoltaic “, R.O.C. patent no.I335676,
2007.
5. Jyh-Long Chern, Meng-Hua Wang, Jain-Cheng Chen, Chia-Yu Hu, Hwa-Yuh
Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong and Hung-Zen Kuo, “ Solar light concentrator“ , R.O.C.
patent no.I326347, 2007.
6. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Hung-Cheng Chiu, Hung-Zen Kuo, and
Cheng-Tsung Kuo, “Fresnel zone lens with grid“, R.O.C. patent application
no.200903033, 2007.
7. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Chih-Kang Chao, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Yi Chen,
“ Protection device for solar module within the connection cable “, R.O.C. patent
no.M347752, 2008.
8. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Ling Chang,
“Anti-reflective coating on Fresnel lens “, R.O.C. patent no.M347752, 2008.
9. Hung-Zen Kuo, Yen-Mou Hsu and Hwa-Yuh Shin, “Method of manufacturing
condenser component of concentration photovoltaic module“, R.O.C. patent
application no.201101520, 2009.
10. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Yi Chen, “Wire heat-shrink tube for
concentration photovoltaic module “, R.O.C. patent application no.201141169,
2009.
11. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Hwen-Fen Hong, Hung-Cheng Chiu and
Chun-Yi Chen, “Structure improvement of Fresnel lens for concentration
photovoltaic module “, R.O.C. patent application no.201037365, 2009.
12. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo and Chun-Yi Chen, “Surface structure
improvement for solar condenser “, R.O.C. patent no.M373472, 2009.
13. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Chun-Yi Chen, Hsu-Yen Mou, Hung-Zen Kuo, and Yi-Ya
Huang, “Manufacturing process for silicone glass concentrator lens ”, R.O.C.
patent no.I399284, 2010.

6. 14. Hung-Zen Kuo, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwa-Yuh Shin and Yi-Ya Huang, “ Condensing
lens device for condensing solar cell ” , R.O.C. patent application no.201210055,
2010.
15. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Cheng Chiu, Chun-Yi Chen, Hung-Zen Kuo, Ying-Ru
Chen, Yi-Ya Huang and Cheng-Tsung Kuo, “Frame structure improvement for
concentration photovoltaic module “, R.O.C. patent no.M445158, 2010.
16. Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Cheng Chiu, Chun-Yi Chen, Ying-Ru Chen, Hung-Zen
Kuo, Yi-Ya Huang and Cheng-Tsung Kuo, “Structure improvement for
concentration photovoltaic module “, R.O.C. patent no.M381769, 2010.

7. To whom it may concern:
My name is Hung-Zen, Kuo. I joined the project of concentration photovoltaic
(CPV) project when I worked in the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER)
from Oct. 2004 to Jun 2010. During this project, I worked with a bunch of excellent
people. They are so great that I learned a lot from them such as the procedure of doing
the research, the experiment techniques, the ways of solving problems and the ways
of dealing with the relationship of human beings.
In this project, I was responsible for the solar power plant planning, the power
system analysis and design, the design and simulation of optical lens, the automated
inspection apparatus design for optoelectronic component, the solar cell
indoor/outdoor measurement and the data analysis, the reliability verification of solar
cell and module. Through the above tasks, there are obstructions , like automated
inspection for solar cell, alignment of Fresnel lens with solar cell, solar cell package
and heat dissipation…, etc. However, our team worked together to solve these
problems. We earned several USA and Taiwan invention patents. We developed the
reliable and stable CPV models according to the IEC 62108 and UL8703 standard; I
planned and developed the project of 100kW and 1MW CPV power plant. At the
preliminary stage, it was set in the INER. And then was accomplished in Kaohsiung
County, which is the biggest CPV power plant demonstration in Asia at that time.
In order to enhance my professional knowledge, when I worked in the INER, I
went to the optics and photonics semiconductor classes after work (no credit). By
doing so, I acquired more knowledge to solve the problems when I encountered in my
experiments. I was encouraged by Dr. Shan-Ming Lan, who is a senior researcher, to
pursue the PhD degree in National Central University in 2007.
I have been working in CompSolar since July 2010. I not only improved the
short comings of the designs offered by the prior research team, but also made the
procedures of photovoltaic module more efficient and perfect. I am in charge of the
project of high efficient photovoltaic module and the project of high efficient
photovoltaic receiver. I am also an instructor of the Beijing Green Science and
Technology Industrial Co., Ltd. (BEGI) in Beijing and the 25MW photovoltaic
module assembly line and solar power plant planning.
I am an outgoing person. There is no limit in my career. I hope to apply what I
learned in school such as optical lens design theory and manufacturing method of
optoelectronic component, project management work practices, production line
planning and the final product reliability verification experience to help your
company to solve optoelectronic product design, development, electrical
measurements, reliability verification, the system was built setting and planning as
well as the other problems encountered.