Title :
Experimental proof and theoretical analysis on effectiveness of passive homogenizers to 3J concentrator solar cells
Author :
Araki, Kenji ; Kondo, Michio ; Uozumi, Hisafumi ; Yamaguchi, Masafumi
Author_Institution :
Daido Steel Co. Ltd., Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
This study presents the success of proving significant improvement of PV output by kaleidoscope homogenizers and their robust operation to various kinds of concentrator optics. It was also supported by theoretical calculation.
Keywords :
solar cells; solar energy concentrators; 3J concentrator solar cells; PV output; concentrator optics; kaleidoscope homogenizers; passive homogenizers;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Osaka, Japan
Print_ISBN :
4-9901816-0-3