Open AccessLuminescent coverglass for improved absorption efficiency in III–V photovoltaic modules
Author(s) -
Nam W.I.,
Kang E.K.,
Park H.G.,
Jun D.H.,
Song Y.M.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
electronics letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 146
ISSN - 1350-911X
DOI - 10.1049/el.2016.3372
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , optoelectronics , materials science , fabrication , luminescence , solar cell , absorption (acoustics) , optics , energy conversion efficiency , ultraviolet , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , computer science , electrical engineering , telecommunications , physics , engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , composite material
An initial demonstration is reported in terms of maximising performance of photovoltaic modules. Experimental results of a triple junction solar cell covered with a 3 mm red‐emitting luminous glass which can be efficiently excited by ultraviolet light indicate that this combination exhibits significantly enhanced efficiency of 36.5% under one‐sun of AM1.5G. Integrating a luminescent (LSC) glass onto modules without converting any fabrication process at the device level is considered to be one of the predominant advantages of this device. Additionally, in order to achieve strong visible emission, it is mandatory to determine a thickness of LSC coverglass due to the edge reflection.