LUMINESCENT SCATTERING OR REFLECTING LAYER FOR ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE PERFORMANCE

摘要

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic device, such as for example a solar concentrator, which uses a scattering or reflecting layer on the rear side of its waveguide. The scattering or reflecting layer also incorporates luminescent or phosphorescent material for absorption and emission. The additional functionality of absorption and emission in the scattering or reflecting layer allows for a more dynamic use of incoming light.