WAVELENGTH CONVERSION MATERIAL AS ENCAPSULATE FOR SOLAR MODULE SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE SOLAR HARVESTING EFFICIENCY

摘要

The present invention is directed to an encapsulation structure comprising at least one solar cell or a light emitting wavelength conversion material for a photovoltaic device, the structure serving to enhance the solar energy harvesting efficiency of the solar cell device. The light emitting wavelength conversion material comprises at least one chromophore and a visibly transparent polymer matrix. As disclosed herein, the application of an encapsulation structure to a solar energy harvesting device, including solar cells, solar panels, and photovoltaic devices, expands the spectrum of the incident solar light that can be efficiently converted electrically by the device, Of solar energy harvesting efficiency.;