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Single element spectral splitting solar concentrator for multiple cells CPV system

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Stefancich, Marco; Zayan, Ahmed; Chiesa, Matteo; Rampino, Stefano; Roncati, Dario; Michel, Jurgen; Kimerling, Lionel C.; ... Show more Show less
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Abstract
Shockley Read Hall equation poses a limit to the maximum conversion efficiency of broadband solar radiation attainable by means of a single bandgap converter. A possible approach to overcome such a limit is to convert different parts of the broadband spectrum using different single junction converters. We consider here a different modus operandi where a single low-cost optimized plastic prismatic structure performs simultaneously the tasks of concentrating the solar light and, based on the dispersive behavior of the employed material, spatially splitting it into its spectral component. We discuss its approach, optical simulations, fabrication issues and preliminary experimental results demonstrating its feasibility for cost effective high efficiency Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems (CPV) systems.
Date issued
2012-04
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/79744
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Materials Processing Center; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Journal
Optics Express
Publisher
Optical Society of America
Citation
Stefancich, Marco et al. “Single Element Spectral Splitting Solar Concentrator for Multiple Cells CPV System.” Optics Express 20.8 (2012): 9004. © 2012 OSA
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1094-4087

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