Method boosts output by about 20 percent by trapping and redirecting solar radiation without increasing module depth. Mounted solar-cell array is covered with internally reflecting plate. Plate is attached to each cell by transparent adhesive, and space between cells is covered with layer of diffusely reflecting material. Solar energy falling on space between cells is diffused and reflected internally by plate until it is reflected onto solar cell.


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    Title :

    New mounting improves solar-cell efficiency


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    Publication date :

    1980-08-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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