Sichuan University Glass Materials Solar Power Generation

Are transparent energy-harvesting windows a practical building-integrated photovoltaic?

Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative Transparent energy-harvesting windows are emerging as practical building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), capable of generating electricity while simultaneously reducing heating and cooling demands.

Why is glass a technology platform for energy management & energy generation?

However, with the discovery of semiconductor materials and thin-film deposition processes, glass has become a technology platform for advanced energy management and energy generation applications. This is due to its ability to provide mechanical strength, chemical durability, and high transmission in the solar spectrum.

Does full-spectrum illumination affect the optical efficiency of solar cells?

To ensure that the effects of any direct full-spectrum illumination of the active cell surfaces on the optical efficiency estimate were completely excluded, the electric power output from the top-side, downward-facing solar cell module (not connected electrically to the other three cell modules also installed) was used.

Can glass be used as a mirror for concentrated solar power?

We then turn to glass and coated glass applications for thin-film photovoltaics, specifically transparent conductive coatings and the advantages of highly resistive transparent layers. Finally, we discuss the use of coated glasses as mirrors for concentrated solar power applications.

What is the transmittance of luminescent solar concentrators?

For example, an average visible transmittance of up to 88% has been demonstrated in the transparent luminescent solar concentrators, but the power-conversion efficiency is lower than 0.5%. [ 11]

What is glazing-integrated luminescent solar concentrator (LSC)?

Glazing-integrated luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) panel harvesting primarily the UV-blue and near-infrared solar radiation components while providing maximized visible light transparency and reducing the energy harvesting losses dependent on the incidence angles of solar radiation and weather conditions.