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Spectrally-Selective Photonic Structures for PV Applications

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  • Marius Peters

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

  • Jan Christoph Goldschmidt

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

  • Philipp Löper

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

  • Bernhard Groß

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

  • Johannes Üpping

    (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Physics, Heinrich-Damerow-Str.4, 06120 Halle, Germany)

  • Frank Dimroth

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

  • Ralf B. Wehrspohn

    (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Physics, Heinrich-Damerow-Str.4, 06120 Halle, Germany)

  • Benedikt Bläsi

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstraße 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

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.

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  • Marius Peters & Jan Christoph Goldschmidt & Philipp Löper & Bernhard Groß & Johannes Üpping & Frank Dimroth & Ralf B. Wehrspohn & Benedikt Bläsi, 2010. "Spectrally-Selective Photonic Structures for PV Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 3(2), pages 1-23, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:3:y:2010:i:2:p:171-193:d:6970
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