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¹Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0409, La Jolla, California 92093, USA. jh@pienergy.com

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Renewable Energy Technologies

Background:

High-concentration solar power requires precise two-axis tracking systems.
Planar micro-optic solar concentrators utilize lenslet arrays and planar waveguides for light coupling.

Purpose of the Study:

To experimentally demonstrate microtracking capabilities in existing planar micro-optic solar concentrators.
To present optimized optical designs for enhanced efficiency and angle range.

Main Methods:

Experimental demonstration of microtracking via lateral translation of lenslets relative to the waveguide.
Development of optimized optical designs for improved solar concentrator performance.

Main Results:

Successful experimental validation of microtracking for planar micro-optic solar concentrators.
Proposed optimized designs showing potential for higher efficiency and expanded angle range.

Conclusions:

Microtracking offers a viable alternative for solar concentrator alignment.
Optimized designs can significantly improve the performance of planar micro-optic solar concentrators for efficient solar energy capture.