Single element point focus spectral splitting concentrator with CIGS multiple bandgap solar cells

Marco Stefancich, A. Zayan, Matteo Chiesa, Stefano Rampino, C. Maragliano

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Abstract

The combination of optical concentration, spatial spectral splitting and the use of multiple cells of suitable bandgap, could provide a path for high PV conversion efficiency without requiring the use of monolithically integrated multi junction solar cells. We propose a dispersive point focus single element concentrator and spectral splitting optics coupled with multiple cells employing Cu(InxGa1-x)Se2 cells for the mid wavelengths region. The optical element is designed, taking advantage of the dispersion characteristics of the employed material, to concentrate and provide spatial spectral splitting. The component can be realized injection molding and be mass produced at low cost.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationHigh and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VIII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventHigh and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VIII - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 27 Aug 201327 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8821
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceHigh and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period27/08/1327/08/13

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