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Silicone Aspherical Lens Array for Concentrating Solar Applications
Researchers at the University of Arizona have designed a silicone based linear lens array capable of high efficiency and low cost. The lens design produces a higher concentration line than traditional lenses, reduces optical aberrations, and facilitates fabrication. The design also creates greater rigidity, reduces Fresnel reflection loss, and eliminates...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Liliana Ruiz Diaz, Sifang Cui, Robert Norwood, Kyungjo Kim
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication
Silicone Waveguide for Solar Applications with High Concentration
Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed low-cost silicone-based optical light guides configured to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic cells with above 90% optical efficiency. The fabrication is inexpensive, affords flexibility, and ease of assembly. Integration of multiple light guides enjoys relaxed alignment tolerances compared...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Liliana Ruiz Diaz, Sifang Cui, Robert Norwood, Kyungjo Kim
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication