Daylight-harvesting windows could slash building energy costs worldwide
A new glazing system with embedded micro compound parabolic concentrators aims to save energy, provide daylight, and maintain transparency in buildings. The system was modeled for simulation, and the transmittance at a specific angle was calculated. The microstructures were characterized using an optical microscope, and Aluminum was selectively deposited on them to improve optical properties. Spectral measurements were used to study the Aluminum thin films. The thickness of the thin film affects the transmission of light through the micro CPC arrays. This research helps optimize the thin film deposition for better optical performance.