Luminescent Solar Concentrators

J. S. Batchelder; A. H. Zewail; T. Cole

doi:10.1117/12.970592

25 November 1980 Luminescent Solar Concentrators

J. S. Batchelder, A. H. Zewail, T. Cole

Proceedings Volume 0248, Role of Electro-Optics in Photovoltaic Energy Conversion; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970592
Event: 24th Annual Technical Symposium, 1980, San Diego, United States

Abstract

A type of solar concentrator for photovoltaics utilizing light pipe trapping of luminescence is described. Total collector efficiencies of 3. 2% have been measured, and efficiencies of 10% appear theoretically possible. The photodegradation lifetime of the dyes presently used is about one year under optimal conditions.

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J. S. Batchelder, A. H. Zewail, and T. Cole "Luminescent Solar Concentrators", Proc. SPIE 0248, Role of Electro-Optics in Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, (25 November 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970592

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