Stretchable micro-scale concentrator photovoltaic module with 15.4% efficiency for three-dimensional curved surfaces

oleh: Daisuke Sato, Taizo Masuda, Kenji Araki, Masafumi Yamaguchi, Kenichi Okumura, Akinori Sato, Ryota Tomizawa, Noboru Yamada

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2021-01-01

Deskripsi

The use of photovoltaic devices for energy harvesting in real-world applications requires that they are conformable to non-flat surfaces. Here, a micro-scale concentrator module shows 15.4% outdoor conversion efficiency and can stretch over curved 3D surfaces.