Multifunctional static or semi-static photovoltaic skylight and/or methods of making the same

摘要: Improved building-integrated photovoltaic systems according to certain example embodiments may include concentrated skylights or other windows having a cylindrical lens array. The skylight an insulated glass unit, which improve the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). and arrays be used in combination with strip solar cells. Arrangements that involve lateral displacement tracking systems, static (e.g., are fixed at one, two, more predefined positions) contemplated herein. Such techniques advantageously help reduce cost per watt related, part, potentially reduced amount of semiconductor material for such embodiments. A permit diffuse daylight pass through into interior building so as provide lighting inside building, while cells absorb direct sunlight convert it electricity, providing SHGC tuning.