Title :
Nonsolar photovoltaic cells
Author_Institution :
Appl. Solar Energy Corp., City of Industry, CA, USA
Abstract :
For several interesting photovoltaic (PV) applications, the incident radiation is not sunlight (although it may be derived from sunlight). These nonsolar applications and the principles guiding cell design are reviewed. It is shown that much of the experience gained in designing and optimizing solar cells can be used. Cell design for luminescent sources, activated by thermal or chemical means, and for illumination by lasers is discussed. These special applications can have high conversion efficiency, in some cases over 50%
Keywords :
solar cells; conversion efficiency; laser illumination; luminescent sources; nonsolar photovoltaic cells; Chemical lasers; Earth; Fluorescence; Infrared heating; Optical materials; Optical transmitters; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Solar power generation; Surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1990., Conference Record of the Twenty First IEEE
Conference_Location :
Kissimmee, FL
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.1990.111659
