The efficient utilization of the solar spectrum has been intensively addressed by solar researchers in the last decades. For instance, many efforts have been made to improve the efficiency of PV cells and to allow their operation at high temperatures and concentration ratios (CR). On the other...

Australia has some of the best solar energy resources on the planet. With a Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme designed to ensure that 20% of Australia’s electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020, these resources are rapidly being developed. Although not yet widespread, Concentrating...