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Planar micro-optic solar concentrator
Karp, Jason H.
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Tremblay, Eric J.
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Ford, Joseph E.
2010
We present a new approach to solar concentration where sunlight collected by each lens in a two-dimensional lens array is coupled into a shared, planar waveguide using localized features placed at each lens focus. This geometry yields a thin, flat profile for moderate concentration systems which may be fabricated by low-cost roll manufacture. We provide analyses of tradeoffs and show optimized designs can achieve 90% and 82% optical efficiency at 73x and 300x concentration, respectively. Finally, we present preliminary experimental results of a concentrator using self-aligned reflective coupling features fabricated by exposing molded SU-8 features through the lens array.
Type
research article
Authors
Karp, Jason H.
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Tremblay, Eric J.
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Ford, Joseph E.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Published in
Volume
18
Issue
2
Article Number
1122
Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
Written at
OTHER
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December 22, 2011
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