@inproceedings{6fcb0d1db6ad4c319423399faf63d1d6,
title = "Low holographic concentration effects on CIGS",
abstract = "We present the results of combining copper indium gallium (di)selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic cells with holographic planar concentrating film over a broad range of illumination levels. The film, originally designed for silicon bifacial solar applications worked well with the CIGS cells. The Voc, cell efficiency and fill factor reached full operating values at lower light levels; with a significant boost in performance being recorded. The holographic regions of the concentrator act as extended heat transfer surfaces, allowing the CIGS cells to operate at lower operational temperatures than they normally would in a traditional PV application.",
keywords = "Concentrators, Holograms, Photovoltaic systems, Solar energy, Thermal effects",
author = "Castillo, {Jose E.} and Russo, {Juan M.} and Deming Zhang and Kostuk, {Raymond K.} and Rosenberg, {Glenn A.}",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1117/12.862038",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819482655",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications V",
note = "High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications V ; Conference date: 03-08-2010 Through 04-08-2010",
}