Achieving High-Efficiency Large-Area Luminescent Solar Concentrators

Abstract

Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are semitransparent windows that are able to generate electricity from sunlight absorption. LSCs have shown huge promise for realizing building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Unfortunately, to date, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of LSCs is still very low which dramatically hampers their practical applications. In this Perspective, We summarize and review the latest developments of LSCs by looking at different structures. Among others, we focus more on the next developments in the field of LSCs, i.e., the possibility of high PCE, large area, mass production, and durability needed for future industrial development. We hope to promote the application of uniform testing standards and to draw attention to industrial development, toxicity, and durability. Then, we will provide a critical assessment of the field of LSCs. Finally, the challenge and solution will be discussed.

Strategies for the optimization of color neutral, transparent, and efficient luminescent solar concentrators

“…With the advent of mixed organic-inorgamic halide perovskites-based solar cell development, also perovskite QDs have been developed 56 for use in optoelectronics, including LSCs. [57][58][59] Perovskite QDs show wide spectral tunability 58 and can be easily solution processed.…”

Evolution and fabrication of carbon dot-based room temperature phosphorescence materials

“…In the last twenty years, the research on CDs has been widely carried out, and people have also reviewed and summarized their uorescence in various aspects, such as the classication, synthesis methods, uorescence regulation, uorescence mechanism, different precursor selection, and applications in various elds. 6,8,10,14,[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] At the same time, the corresponding prospects for the uorescence development of CDs are also proposed. Although there are some reviews providing a brief introduction of the aerglow phenomenon (i.e., RTP and TADF) of CDs, [15][16][17][18][19][35][36][37][38] there are few articles specically describing the aerglow phenomenon related performance in detail.…”

Energy and Thermal Performance Analysis of Quantum Dot Luminescent Solar Concentrators in Greenhouses

“…[21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] LSCs are large, flat waveguides doped or coated with fluorophores that re-emit absorbed solar radiation at longer wavelengths. [29][30][31][32] The re-emitted luminescence is then guided to peripheral or surface-mounted solar cells. LSC luminophores mainly absorb sunlight in the ultraviolet (UV) range, so LSCs can exhibit outstanding transparency while generating electricity.…”