Solar Concentrator is a photograph by Nicolle Rager-fuller, National Science Foundation/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 13th, 2018.
Solar Concentrator
Solar concentrator, artwork. The inset images show how a cost-effective solar concentrator (on roof at lower left) can help make existing technology... more
Title
Solar Concentrator
Artist
Nicolle Rager-fuller, National Science Foundation/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph
Description
Solar concentrator, artwork. The inset images show how a cost-effective solar concentrator (on roof at lower left) can help make existing technology more efficient. The inset at upper centre shows an upper layer of solar cells producing a high voltage, and a lower layer of those producing a low voltage. The inset at lower right shows how dye molecules on the upper, glass layer absorb sunlight, and re-emit it at a different wavelength. The light is trapped and transported within the glass until it is captured by solar cells at the edge. Some light passes through the concentrator, and is absorbed by lower voltage solar cells underneath. Image published in 2008.
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September 13th, 2018
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