Luminescent solar concentrators for building integrated photovoltaics: opportunities and challenges
Bryce S. Richards, Ian A. Howard
Abstract
Semi-transparent luminescent solar concentrators are a promising building integrated photovoltaic technology. But what are the main bottlenecks restricting performance and what stands in the way to commercialisation and market penetration?.
Topics & Concepts
PhotovoltaicsPhotovoltaic systemBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsArchitectural engineeringEngineering physicsMarket penetrationRooftop photovoltaic power stationPenetration (warfare)Solar cableMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceBusinessEngineeringPhotovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectorElectrical engineeringSolar mirrorOperations researchMaximum power point trackingInverterVoltagePhotochemistry and Electron Transfer StudiesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsOrganic Light-Emitting Diodes Research