Design of a polymer optical fiber luminescent solar concentrator

    Authors

    E. H. Banaei;A. F. Abouraddy

    Comments

    Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at [email protected]

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Prog. Photovoltaics

    Keywords

    luminescent solar concentrators; polymer fibers; SELF-ABSORPTION LOSS; DYE ALIGNMENT; PHOTOVOLTAICS; REABSORPTION; EFFICIENCY; ENERGY; Energy & Fuels; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Physics, Applied

    Abstract

    We present the design and optimization of a polymeric optical fiber luminescent solar concentrator (FLSC) and systematically investigate the impact of the geometrical and physical parameters of the fiber and active luminescent dopants on the FLSC performance. A multiplicity of individual FLSCs may be arranged on a surface to form a low-weight and mechanically flexible solar concentrating fabric. In addition to these unique structural properties, we find that the overall optical-to-electrical conversion efficiency of the FLSC rivals that of reported flat slab LSCs while increasing the geometric gain, thereby potentially reducing the cost. Copyright (c) 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

    Journal Title

    Progress in Photovoltaics

    Volume

    23

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2015

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    403

    Last Page

    416

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000351178400001

    ISSN

    1062-7995

    Share

    COinS
     

    Accessibility Statement

    This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2027, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.