High-efficiency intermediate band quantum dot solar cells

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

The invention provides a technical approach to solve the pressing problem of manufacturing high efficiency solar cells. The theoretical calculations show that the under a 500-sun concentration, the efficiency limit of the Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) based solar cell described here can be as high as 50 per cent

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Energy, Infrastructure, Resilience

Technology Development Status: Concept

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 3

Vetted Programs/Awards: Work supported by an award by Dominion Resources, Inc.


National Innovation Awardee

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: http://www.gwu.edu


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES