A hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric (PV-TE) system employing a novel solar concentrator is
designed and constructed to demonstrate the feasibility of improving the overall efficiency of …

Due to the inherent broadband nature of the solar radiation, combined with the narrow
spectral sensitivity range of direct solar to electricity devices, there is a massive opportunity …

This self-contained treatment of the principles, techniques, and applications of holography
examines theory and practice, image analysis, specialized techniques, and a range of …

The efficiency of solar photovoltaic systems can be improved through spectrum splitting. An
experimental investigation was conducted in this paper to show the effects of spectrum …

The mismatch between the spectral response of PV cells and the available solar radiation
results in conversion losses which increase its temperature and hence decreases its …

A new modular, hybrid solar power system is designed to generate both electrical and
thermal energy by utilizing the full solar spectrum. The key element, an infrared-transparent …

Recent research has shown that using multiple diverse-bandgap photovoltaic (PV) cells in
conjunction with a spectrum splitting optical system can significantly improve PV power …

A new scalable, modular hybrid solar power system is designed to generate electricity
through two pathways, CPV and CSP, in order to better meet grid energy demands for …

The global energy demand has enhanced to a level which endangers the ecosystem of the
planet earth. As a result, alternative energy source has become gradually popular with the …

There has been a significant interest in spectrum splitting techniques to increase the overall
efficiency of photovoltaic solar energy systems. In spectrum splitting, an optical system is …