Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems

Novel nonimaging solar concentrator for portable solar systems for developing countries

“…A solar concentrator is a device which focuses light from a larger onto a smaller area, thus increasing the irradiance on the solar cell and consequently its electrical output [5], [6]. From a comparison of different types of solar concentrators [5], [7]- [13] it has been concluded that low concentration, static, nonimaging concentrators manufactured from a dielectric material are best suited, since they do not require tracking or cooling, are easy to operate and maintain and have the ability to capture diffuse light [9].…”

Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system

“…Muhammad-Sukki, et al [28,29] developed a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator, and investigated its electrical and optical performance for BIPV application. It was predicted that the developed system could achieve a maximum power output of 4.2x when compared to a similar cell without the concentrator.…”

Software simulation and experimental characterisation of a rotationally asymmetrical concentrator under direct and diffuse solar radiation

“…(DTIRC) and the process to design the RADTIRC has been discussed in detail in [15]. In 147 contrast to the rotationally symmetric version, the RADTIRC is mirror symmetrical in two 148 axes parallel to the base of the concentrator.…”

“…was proposed by Muhammad-Sukki et al [15,29] and the patent has been granted recently The RADTIRC is a variation of dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator…”