Luminit LLC — Department of Energy SBIR Phase I: U.S. Department of Energy is seeking a solution that both replaces the old building materi

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U.S. Department of Energy is seeking a solution that both replaces the old building material or structure and adds photovoltaic generation. Integrating photovoltaics into building structures opens the door to numerous new energy conversion design possibilities, from curved form factors for aesthetics, PV surfaces that can flex with underlying structures or photovoltaics that fit odd spaces. In order to qualify as low cost, the photovoltaic product needs to be equal or less than the cost of the material or structure it is replacing. Luminit, LLC proposes to develop a new Holographic Building Integrated Photovoltaic (HBIPV) that uses highly efficient Luminit multiplexed holograms with expanded bandwidth and thin film PV cells.Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: The development of the HBIPV technology will reduce the cost of photovoltaic system energy production. It will greatly improve the solar generating/concentrating systems resulting in increased solar energy yield. Specific commercial applications of HBIPV include space science and integrating in terrestrial buildings, or just as standalone energy systems. The idea of integrating building parts with photovoltaic systems can give a push to new aesthetics in building industry.