Transparent solar concentrator for flat panel display
Journal
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
6 PART 2
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
A new concept of the transparent solar concentrator for flat panel display is experimentally demonstrated without adversely affecting the visual effects. The solar concentrator is based on a solar light-guide plate with micro prisms, not only increasing the absorption area of solar energy but also enhancing the conversion efficiency. The incident light is guided by the designed solar light-guide plate according to the total internal reflection (TIR), and converted into electrical power by photovoltaic solar cells. The designed transparent solar concentrator was made and measured with high transparency, namely 94.8%. The developed solar energy system for display can store energy and supply the bias voltage to light on two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) successfully. © 2012 The Japan Society of Applied Physics.
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Other Subjects
Absorption areas; Electrical power; High transparency; Incident light; Light guide plate; Photovoltaic solar cells; Solar energy systems; Total internal reflections; Visual effects; Conversion efficiency; Flat panel displays; Light polarization; Refractive index; Solar concentrators; Light emitting diodes
Type
journal article