Abstract

We study solar-cell interface designs using photonic lattices. We simulate rectangular and triangular micro-profiles as the solar cell surface. Compared to the conventional flat surface, the photonic lattice interface can increase light transmission to 98%.

Disciplines

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Number of Pages

3

Publisher statement

This paper was published in Solar Energy: New Materials and Nanostructured Devices for High Efficiency and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=Solar-2008-STuC5. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

Download

Share

COinS
 

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eeng_fac/119