Ray-Trace Modelling of a Combined Up-Convertor: Luminescent Solar Concentrator

Kerrouche, A.; Hardy, D.A.; Ivaturi, A.; MacDougall, S.K.W.; Roaf, S.C.; Richards, B.S.

Abstract

An advanced up-converter (UC) luminescent concentrator model is investigated in this research. The model combines photon management with nanotechnology-based, luminescent materials, to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. The concept consists of a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) - a polymer with embedded nanocrystal quantum dots (NQD), which absorb near-infrared (NIR) light up to 1520 nm, and an emission profile that overlaps with the absorption band of the UC, at approximately 1540 nm. The UC emits photons with energies above the band gap of the silicon solar cell. A three dimensional ray-trace modelling is carried out to investigate this approach and an optical efficiency improvement of 1% was calculated. The simulation process and results are discussed.

Citation

Kerrouche, A., Hardy, D., Ivaturi, A., MacDougall, S., Roaf, S., & Richards, B. (2012, September). Ray-Trace Modelling of a Combined Up-Convertor: Luminescent Solar Concentrator. Presented at 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Frankfurt, Germany

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
• Start Date: Sep 24, 2012
• End Date: Sep 28, 2012
• Publication Date: Jan 12, 2012
• Deposit Date: Oct 18, 2018
• Book Title: Proceedings of 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
• ISBN: 3936338280
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4229/27thEUPVSEC2012-2BV.5.23
• Keywords: Up-Converter, Quantum Dots, Ray-Trace Modelling,
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1317711
• Related Public URLs: https://www.eupvsec-proceedings.com/proceedings?paper=19497