LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR UTILIZING ORGANIC PHOTOSTABLE CHROMOPHORE COMPOUNDS

摘要

Described herein are neutral luminescent solar concentrators comprising at least one wavelength conversion layer. In some embodiments said wavelength conversion layer comprises a UV absorbing chromophore. In some embodiments said wavelength conversion layer comprises two or more visible wavelength absorbing chromophores. In some embodiments, the neutral luminescent solar concentrator is positioned adjacent to at least one photovoltaic or solar cell device and acts to absorb incident photons of a particular wavelength range, and re-emit those photons at a different wavelength, wherein the reemitted photons are internally reflected and refracted until they reach the photovoltaic device or solar cell where they can be absorbed and converted into electricity.