Analysis of the Aesthetics of Semitransparent, Colorful, and Transparent Luminescent Solar Concentrators

Widespread adoption of luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) would require both high photovoltaic performance and excellent aesthetic quality. In this work, a framework to comprehensively analyze LSC aesthetics is developed. Photoluminescence emitted from the device is incorporated to evaluate the corresponding impact on the key figures of merit for aesthetic quality. In identifying these key aspects, this work can help guide future LSC research along market-adoptable pathways.