Abstract
Solar concentrators are disclosed that improve the efficiency of PV cells and systems using them. The solar concentrators may be designed such that they include one or more tuned chromophores that emit light substantially in a single direction to a PV cell. Various materials and components of the solar concentrators are also described.
Original language | American English |
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Patent number | US2011253197 |
IPC | H01L 31/ 052 A I |
Priority date | 17/02/11 |
State | Published - 20 Oct 2011 |