Spectrally-Selective Photonic Structures for PV Applications
Marius Peters,Jan Christoph Goldschmidt,Philipp Löper,Bernhard Groß,Johannes Üpping,Frank Dimroth,Ralf B. Wehrspohn,Benedikt Bläsi +7 more
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In this article, the potential of spectrally selective filters in the context of solar cells is discussed, and several examples of photovoltaic (PV) concepts that utilize spectral selectivity such as fluorescence collectors, upconversion systems, spectrum splitting concepts and the intermediate reflector concept.Abstract:
We review several examples of how spectrally-selective photonic structures may be used to improve solar cell systems. Firstly, we introduce different spectrally-selective structures that are based on interference effects. Examples shown include Rugate filter, edge filter and 3D photonic crystals such as artificial opals. In the second part, we discuss several examples of photovoltaic (PV) concepts that utilize spectral selectivity such as fluorescence collectors, upconversion systems, spectrum splitting concepts and the intermediate reflector concept. The potential of spectrally selective filters in the context of solar cells is discussed.read more
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