A PACKAGED LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR PANEL FOR PROVIDING HIGH EFFICIENCY LOW COST SOLAR HARVESTING

摘要

Described herein are packaged luminescent solar concentrator panels. Some embodiments comprise a photovoltaic device (e.g a solar cell), a luminescent solar concentrator, and a rigid base. The packaged luminescent solar concentrator forms a rigid structure. A frame may be used to engage the at least one photovoltaic device. The luminescent solar concentrator device can comprise a planar layer that acts to absorb photons. The packaged luminescent solar concentrator panel collects both direct and diffuse light and provides highly efficient and low cost solar harvesting solutions by using a minimal amount of expensive solar cells. The packaged luminescent solar concentrator panel is well suited for building integrated photovoltaics such as sunroofs, skylights, windows, and facades of commercial and residential buildings.