Title :
Angle selective transparent photovoltaics using anodized alumina
Author :
Dissanayake, D.M.N.M. ; Robets, B. ; Ku, P.-C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Nanoporous alumina back reflector shows angle selective scattering which can overcome the transparency vs. photocurrent-generation tradeoff in transparent photovoltaics. 35% backscattering is obtained at 45-degree incidence increasing the photocurrent while maintaining high transparency parallel to ground.
Keywords :
alumina; light scattering; nanoporous materials; optical elements; self-induced transparency; solar energy conversion; Al2O3; angle selective scattering; angle selective transparent photovoltaics; anodized alumina; backscattering; nanoporous alumina back reflector; photocurrent-generation tradeoff; Backscatter; Optical reflection; Optical scattering; Photoconductivity; Photovoltaic systems;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
