Measurement and analysis of algorithmically-designed diffractive optic for photovoltaic spectrum splitting

Shelby D. Vorndran, Lee Johnson, Tom Milster, Raymond K. Kostuk

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Abstract

Using a multi-wavelength expansion of the Gerchberg-Saxton algorithm, a surface relief diffractive optical element (DOE) is designed, fabricated, and measured. Spectrum splitting capability of the designed DOE is 76.29% of an ideal rectangular spectral filter under plane wave illumination. The DOE is fabricated using grayscale lithography and measured under a solar simulator lamp. The spectral distribution of light across the PV plane is measured using a scanning spectrometer. Simulated 2-bandgap conversion efficiency for ideal silicon and indium gallium phosphide PV cells in this system is 31.61%, while conversion efficiency based on the measured DOE is 28.98%. The difference between simulated and measured results is based on several factors, including discrete Fourier analysis, divergent illumination, and fabrication error.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3513-3517
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509027248
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 18 2016
Event43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016 - Portland, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2016Jun 10 2016

Publication series

NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Other

Other43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period6/5/166/10/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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