NASA NTRS · 19940000096
Low-Reflectance Surfaces For Solar Cells
Abstract
Improved method for increasing solar cell efficiency has potential application for space-based and terrestrial solar power systems and optoelectronic devices. Etched low-angle grooves help recover reflected light. Light reflected from v-grooved surface trapped in cover glass and adhesive by total internal reflection. Reflected light redirected onto surface, and greater fraction of incident light absorbed, producing more electrical energy in InP solar photovoltaic cell.
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Bailey, Sheila G., Landis, Geoffrey A., Fatemi, Navid, Jenkins, Phillip P.. 1994-02-01. Low-Reflectance Surfaces For Solar Cells. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940000096
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