Development of parabolic luminescent solar concentrators by 3D printing

Abstract

The rising awareness regarding the ramifications of greenhouse gas emissions on climate trends on a long-term basis pushes for the development of renewable energy technologies. Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are widely viewed as not only a technology full of promise but also within easy reach in order to reduce architectural impediments to the integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as being as an economical strategy to develop it into new and untried areas. By means of this exposition, we attempt to analytically look into and model parabolic LSCs by COMSOL ray optics so as to introduce optimized manufacturing parameters for 3D printing technologies.