Optics applied to solar energy conversion; Proceedings of the Seminar, San Diego, Calif., August 23, 24, 1977
Abstract
Advances in photovoltaic and thermal solar energy conversion are reviewed. Essential breakthroughs in the optical concentration of radiant energy are discussed, with special emphasis on optical technology pertinent to solar energy. Topics of interest include recent progress in thin film polycrystalline solar cells based on cadmium sulfide and on indium phosphide, options for solar thermal conversion, and nonimaging solar concentrators.
- Publication:
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Optics applied to solar energy conversion
- Pub Date:
- January 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977SPIE..114.....W
- Keywords:
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- Conferences;
- Energy Technology;
- Photovoltaic Conversion;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Solar Heating;
- Technology Utilization;
- Cadmium Sulfides;
- Concentrators;
- Energy Absorption Films;
- Heliostats;
- Heterojunction Devices;
- Indium Phosphides;
- Optimization;
- Polycrystals;
- Single Crystals;
- Solar Cells;
- Solar Collectors;
- Thermal Energy;
- Energy Production and Conversion