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Monte-Carlo Ray-Trace Modelling Of Quantum Dot Solar Concentrators, Manus Kennedy

Doctoral

Due to the finite resources of fossil fuel and nuclear reserves, renewable energy technologies much provide an increasing proportion of future energy needs, if the world’s population are to expect a secure and sustainable developed society. Quantum dot solar concentrators (QDSCs) can potentially reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) electrical power generation and thereby further the growth in installed PV capacity. QDSCs can concentrate both the direct and diffuse components of solar radiation which makes them particularly suitable for climates where the diffuse component is predominant. A QDSC model has been developed based on Monte-Carlo ray-trace techniques. The model allows …