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http://dx.doi.org/10.6109/jkiice.2010.14.4.929

Improvements in Solar Cell Efficiency using a PMMA Concentrator Lens for Indoor Use  

Lee, Yoo-Jong (동의대학교 공과대학 정보통신공학과)
Abstract
Improvements in characteristics of a single junction AlGaAs/GaAs solar cell are observed by capping a PMMA lens on it. In order to show the effect of the lens, characteristics of a single junction AlGaAs/GaAs solar cell before and after the lens formation are compared under the one-sun illumination condition ($100mW/cm^2$). Characteristics of the solar cell under very weak illumination condition (about 1200 lux) is also measured with the lighting of a fluorescent desk lamp. About 5% of cell efficiency is improved after the capping of PMMA lens on the single junction AlGaAs solar cell and $83\;{\mu}m/cm^2$ of electrical power was generated with the lighting of a desk lamp.
Keywords
Single Junction; Solar Cell; PMMA Lens; USN;
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