Optics for Solar Energy (SOLAR)

03 - 07 November 2013

JW Marriott Tucson Star Pass, Tucson, Arizona, USA

SOLAR 2013 is a meeting in the area of optics for solar energy. The focus on optics includes design, modeling, integration of novel materials, manufacture, testing, deployment in the field, economic considerations, and field results. The goal of this meeting is to bring together the researchers, engineers, and managers developing and using optics for the generation of solar energy and to encourage active discussion. All forms of solar energy generation, transmission, and storage; from thermal to photovoltaic to novel methods will be covered in this forum; as will optics for smart grid applications. The program will highlight the solar energy field through keynote and invited presentations spanning technology, public policy, and financial areas.

Topics Categories

• Optical design and fabrication of low, medium, and high concentration ratio concentrating systems
• Optical and energy yield modeling of photovoltaic and thermal solar energy conversion systems
• Spectrum splitting concentrating and filtering systems for photovoltaic and bio fuel production
• Optical materials for packaging of photovoltaic modules and systems
• Diffractive and holographic optical systems for enhanced performance photovoltaic, thermal, and chemical solar conversion systems
• Optical interfacing to nanostructured photovoltaic systems
• Optical light trapping for photovoltaic systems
• Optical design of novel planar photovoltaic and dye concentrators
• Conformal optics for flexible photovoltaic packages
• Optical designs for building integrated photovoltaic and solar lighting applications
• Optics for smart grid applications