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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Renewable Energy Technologies

    Background:

    • Radiatively limited solar cells face efficiency constraints.
    • Angular selectivity of filters impacts usable solar spectrum (global vs. direct radiation).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare different angularly selective filter concepts for solar cells.
    • To evaluate their theoretical limits on efficiency and power output per area.
    • To demonstrate practical feasibility with experimental results.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of various angularly selective filter designs.
    • Theoretical calculations of efficiency and power output enhancement.
    • Experimental validation of a thin-film filter system.

    Main Results:

    • Different filter concepts exhibit varying potential for efficiency and power output.
    • Thin-film filters show promise as a practical angularly selective element.
    • Experimental data supports the theoretical potential of these systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Angularly selective filters offer a viable strategy to boost solar cell performance.
    • Careful consideration of the solar spectrum and filter acceptance angle is crucial for optimization.
    • Thin-film filter technology presents a practical pathway for enhanced solar energy capture.