Abstract
In this chapter we discuss the crucial role that glass plays in the ever-expanding area of solar power generation, along with the evolution and various uses of glass and coated glass for solar applications. We begin with a discussion of glass requirements, specifically composition, that enable increased solar energy transmission, which is critical for solar applications. Next we discuss anti-reflective surface treatments of glass for further enhancement of solar energy transmission, primarily for crystalline silicon photovoltaics. We then turn to glass and coated glass applications for thin-film photovoltaics, specifically transparent conductive coatings and the advantages of highly resistive transparent layers. Finally, we discuss the use of coated glasses as mirrors for concentrated solar power applications. We also discuss various fundamental and manufacturing challenges for glass and coatings on glass in solar applications.
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Ganjoo, A., McCamy, J., Polcyn, A., Ma, Z., & Medwick, P. A. (2019). Glass and Coatings on Glass for Solar Applications. In Springer Handbooks (pp. 1635–1676). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93728-1_48
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