Overcoming the poor short wavelength spectral response of CdS/CdTe photovoltaic modules via luminescence down-shifting: Ray-tracing simulations

Richards, BryceMcIntosh, Keith2015-12-101062-7995http://hdl.handle.net/1885/54194The short-wavelength response of cadmium sulfide/cadmium telluride (CdS/CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) modules can be improved by the application of a luminescent downshifting (LDS) layer to the PV module. The LDS layer contains a mixture of fluorescent organicKeywords: Cadmium sulfide; Computer simulation; Luminescence; Quantum efficiency; Ray tracing; Short circuit currents; Down shifting; Frequency conversion; Organic dyes; Wavelength conversion; Photovoltaic cells CdS/CdTe; Down-shifting; Frequency conversion; Luminescence; Organic dyes; Ray-tracing; Wavelength conversionOvercoming the poor short wavelength spectral response of CdS/CdTe photovoltaic modules via luminescence down-shifting: Ray-tracing simulations200710.1002/pip.7232015-12-09