A TIPA module and a method of manufacturing thereof

Abstract

The total internal photo absorption (TIPA) module comprises a body 110, concentric solar cell frames 120 having bifacial solar cells 130, a mirror 140, a dome 150, an inert atmosphere within the TIPA

Description

[001] The present invention relates to a system for TIPA (total internal photonic absorption) module for generating electricity from solar energy. It is particularly applicable to a system for total internal photonic absorption the system is like a rose flower with petals and septal of the rose flower. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] PV cells create a potential difference across a semi-conductor and photons displace electrons in the PV cells creating electron / hole pairs. Many of these electron / hole pairs recombine and release a photonic which is lost energy. Temperature increases the rate of electron / hole recombination.

[003] Total Internal Photonic Absorption is an objective but cannot be achieved as there must be losses of photons out of the point of entry of the photons. However, the invention does increase the efficiency of the de-facto 3D panel. The innovation allows for vertically placed silicon cells to have photons directed to it at more favourable angles, irrespective of the time of day.

[004] The invention is an iterative development of TIPA (Total Internal Photonic Absorption). The main differences are in the type of solar cells used and the TIPA solar device body construction. The original iteration has an opaque body and uses internal reflection to increase energy production. For this reason it focuses on internal reflection reflective surfaces which increase the number of internal reflections.

[005] Thus, there remains a need for alternative designs of Total Internal Photonic Absorption Hexagonal Systems that address the problems mentioned above while remaining economical, efficient, easy to handle and convenient to use. OBJECTS

[006] Some of the objects of the present invention, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:

[007] An object of the present invention is to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.

[008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a TIPA (Total Internal Photonic Absorption) module for generating electricity from solar energy.

[009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing the TIPA module.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system wherein multiple TIPA modules are mounted on a pole.

[0011] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] In an aspect the present invention provides a TIPA module for capturing solar light and convert it to electricity. The TIPA module comprises a body, a plurality of cell frames, a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips, a mirror, a dome, an inert atmosphere within the TIPA module and electrical connection through an aperture to connect the TIPA module to a battery module.

[0013] The body is defined by a wall and a base with a centre, a first end and a second end. The first end is open, and the second end is closed to form the base.

[0014] The body is either transparent or semi-transparent. In an preferred embodiment, the body is transparent. The body of the TIPA modules is fabricated from a transparent plastic or transparent glass or transparent epoxy resins. In a preferred embodiment, the body is fabricated from polypropylene through injection moulding.

[0015] The body of TIPA modules is having a shape selected from a dodecahedron, hexagonal, pentagonal, heptagonal, cylindrical tube, cuboidal tube, triangular tube, star shaped tube. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the body is hexagonal.

[0016] The plurality of cell frames is concentrically placed and detachably attached to the base. The plurality of concentric cell frames has an innermost cell frame, outer most cell frame and multiples intermediate cell frames and each concentric frame.

[0017] The plurality of bifacial solar cells strips detachably coupled on the plurality of concentric cell frames to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture. The bifacial solar cells strips are selected from a group of perovskite or monocrystalline or gallium or germanium or silicon or multijunction panels or flexible solar cells strips. In a preferred embodiment, the type of the bifacial solar cells strips is perovskite.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the number of bifacial solar cells strips in each of the concentric cell frame is in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame to the outer most cell frame.

[0019] Each frame has a plurality of rectangular faces. In another preferred embodiment. The numbers of rectangular faces in each of the concentric cell frame are in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame to the outer most cell frame.

[0020] The mirror detachably coupled to the centre of the base, wherein the mirror is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture.

[0021] The mirror is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges are joined together.

[0022] The dome with staggered steps is coupled to the first end of the body, wherein the dome with staggered steps refracts incoming light into the body. Initially, the dome is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges are joined together.

[0023] The dome is attached to the first end of body through coupling means. The coupling means is selected from the group of snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

[0024] The inert atmosphere maintained within the TIPA module by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture provided in the body. The inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon. The predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm. In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined pressure is 0.85 atm.

[0025] In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a TIPA module. The manufacturing method starts with forming a body, wherein the body defined by a wall and a base with a centre, a first end, a second end, wherein the first end is open, and the second end is closed to form the base. In an embodiment, the body is made up of polypropylene and the body is transparent or semi-transparent.

[0026] Second step of the method is providing a plurality of concentric cell frames detachably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of concentric cell frames has an innermost cell frame, outer most cell frame and multiples intermediate cell frames and each concentric frame.

[0027] Third step of the method is coupling a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips to the plurality of concentric cell frames to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture.

[0028] Fourth step of the method is coupling a mirror detachably attached to the centre of the base, wherein the mirror is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture. The mirror is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges are joined together.

[0029] Fifth step of the method is coupling a dome having staggered steps with the first end of the body, wherein the dome refracts incoming light into the body. Initially the dome is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges are joined together. The coupling means is selected from the group of snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

[0030] Sixth step of the method is electrically coupling the plurality of bifacial solar cells strips to a battery module. The dome is attached to the first end of body through coupling means.

[0031] Seventh step of the method is maintaining an inert atmosphere within the TIPA module by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture provided in the body. The body of the TIPA modules is also provided with electrical connections through the aperture.

[0032] The final step of the method is hermetically sealing the apertures of the TIPA module to maintain the inert atmosphere within the TIPA module. The inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon. The predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm.

[0033] In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a system for total internal photonic absorption. The system comprises a pole, at least one light module, at least one holder module, at least one battery module, a plurality of TIPA modules and a plurality of solar concentrators. The pole is having a top, a medial region, and a bottom, wherein the bottom is permanently fixed on a floor. The light module is detachable coupled to the top of the pole. The holder module is detachably coupled to the pole. The battery module is provided within the pole, wherein the battery module is electrically connected to the light module and configured to provide electricity to the light module. The TIPA modules detachably coupled to the holder module, wherein the TIPA modules are electrically connected to the battery module and configured to supply electricity to the battery module. The solar concentrators are detachably coupled to medial region of the pole below the TIPA modules.

[0034] The configuration of the system is like a rose flower, wherein the plurality of TIPA modules around the pole is like petals of the rose flower, and the solar concentrators are like sepals of the rose flower. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of various embodiments, is better understood when read in conjugation with the drawings provided herein. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawing, exemplary embodiments; however, the presently disclosed subject matter is not limited to the specific system disclosed.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a front view of one system for a TIPA module embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 2 is front cross-sectional view of the TIPA module embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of the body of the TIPA module embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 4 is perspective view of the mirror of the TIPA module embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 5 is perspective view of the dome of the TIPA module embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 6 is flow-chart of a method for manufacturing the TIPA module in accordance with the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a system having multiple TIPA module mounted on a pole embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of a holder module of the system having multiple TIPA module mounted on a pole embodiment constructed in accordance with the present invention

[0044] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 100,250 TIPA module 110 Body 112 Wall 114 Base 114a Centre 116 First end 118 Second end 120 Concentric cell frames 120a Innermost cell frames 120b Multiples intermediate cell frames 120c Outer most cell frame 121 Rectangular faces 130 Bifacial solar cells strips 132 Multifaceted solar cells architecture 140 Mirror 140a, 140b Mirror coupling edges 150 Dome 150a, 150b Dome coupling edges 152 Staggered steps 160 Aperture 240 Battery module 200 System 201 Floor 210 Pole 212 Top 214 Medial region 216 Bottom 220 Light module 230 Holder module 260 Solar concentrators DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present invention to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

[0046] The terminology used in the present invention is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present invention. As used in the present invention, the forms "a," "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "including," and "having," are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and / or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present invention is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0047] The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third, etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present invention.

[0048] Total Internal Photonic Absorption is an objective but cannot be achieved as there must be losses of photons out of the point of entry of the photons. However, the invention does increase the efficiency of the de-facto 3D panel. The innovation allows for vertically placed silicon cells to have photons directed to it at more favourable angles, irrespective of the time of day.

[0049] The invention is an iterative development of TIPA (Total Internal Photonic Absorption). The main differences are in the type of solar cells used and the TIPA solar device body construction. The original iteration has an opaque body and uses internal reflection to increase energy production. For this reason it focuses on internal reflection reflective surfaces which increase the number of internal reflections.

[0050] TIPA module system (also known as TIP A Rosette), modifies this to use Bifacial Solar Cells which allow generation from both sides of the solar cells and allow photons to pass through the solar cell.

[0051] In an aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, the present invention provides a TIPA module (100) for capturing solar light and convert it to electricity. The TIPA module (100) comprises a body (110), a plurality of cell frames (120), a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips (130), a mirror (140), a dome (150), an inert atmosphere withing the TIPA module and electrical connection through an aperture (160) to connect the TIPA module to a battery module.

[0052] The body (110) is defined by a wall (112) and abase (114) with a centre (114a), a first end (116) and a second end (118). The first end (116) is open, and the second end (118) is closed to form the base (114).

[0053] The body (110) is either transparent or semi-transparent. In an preferred embodiment, the body (110) is transparent. The body (110) of the TIPA modules (100) is fabricated from a transparent plastic or transparent glass or transparent epoxy resins. In a preferred embodiment, the body is fabricated from polypropylene through injection moulding.

[0054] The body (110) of TIPA modules (100) is having a shape selected from a dodecahedron, hexagonal, pentagonal, heptagonal, cylindrical tube, cuboidal tube, triangular tube, star shaped tube. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the body (110) is hexagonal.

[0055] The plurality of cell frames (120) is concentrically placed and detachably attached to the base (114). The plurality of concentric cell frames (120) has an innermost cell frame (120a), outer most cell frame (120c) and multiples intermediate cell frames (120b) and each concentric frame (120).

[0056] The plurality of bifacial solar cells strips (130) detachably coupled on the plurality of concentric cell frames (120) to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture (132). The bifacial solar cells strips (130) are selected from a group of perovskite or monocrystalline or gallium or germanium or silicon or multijunction panels or flexible solar cells strips. In a preferred embodiment, the type of the bifacial solar cells strips (130) is perovskite.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the number of bifacial solar cells strips in each of the concentric cell frame (120) is in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame (120a) to the outer most cell frame (120c).

[0058] Each frame has a plurality of rectangular faces (121). In another preferred embodiment. The numbers of rectangular faces (121) in each of the concentric cell frame (120) are in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame (120a) to the outer most cell frame (120c).

[0059] The mirror (140) detachably coupled to the centre (114a) of the base (114), wherein the mirror (140) is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture (132).

[0060] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the mirror (140) is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges (140a, 140b) and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges (140a, 140b) are joined together.

[0061] The dome (150) with staggered steps (152) is coupled to the first end (116) of the body (110), wherein the dome (150) with staggered steps (152) refracts incoming light into the body (110). As illustrated in FIG. 5, Initially, the dome (150) is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges (150a, 150b) and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges (150a, 150b) are joined together.

[0062] The dome (150) is attached to the first end (116) of body (110) through coupling means. The coupling means is selected from the group of snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

[0063] The inert atmosphere maintained within the TIP A module (100) by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture (160) provided in the body (110). The inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon. The predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm. In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined pressure is 0.85 atm.

[0064] In another aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a TIPA module. The manufacturing method starts with forming a body (110), wherein the body defined by a wall (112) and a base (114) with a centre (114a), a first end (116), a second end (118), wherein the first end (116) is open, and the second end (118) is closed to form the base (114). In an embodiment, the body (110) is made up of polypropylene and the body is transparent or semi-transparent.

[0065] Second step of the method is providing a plurality of concentric cell frames (120) detachably attached to the base (114), wherein the plurality of concentric cell frames (120) has an innermost cell frame (120a), outer most cell frame (120c) and multiples intermediate cell frames (120b) and each concentric frame (120).

[0066] Third step of the method is coupling a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips (130) to the plurality of concentric cell frames (120) to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture (132).

[0067] Fourth step of the method is coupling a mirror (140) detachably attached to the centre (114a) of the base (114), wherein the mirror (140) is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture (132). The mirror (140) is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges (140a, 140b) and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges are joined together.

[0068] Fifth step of the method is coupling a dome (150) having staggered steps (152) with the first end of the body (110), wherein the dome (150) refracts incoming light into the body (110). Initially the dome (150) is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges (150a, 150b) and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges are joined together. The coupling means is selected from the group of snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

[0069] Sixth step of the method is electrically coupling the plurality of bifacial solar cells strips to a battery module (240). The dome (150) is attached to the first end (116) of body (110) through coupling means.

[0070] Seventh step of the method is maintaining an inert atmosphere within the TIPA module by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture (160) provided in the body (110). The body of the TIPA modules is also provided with electrical connections through the aperture (160).

[0071] The final step of the method is hermetically sealing the apertures (160) of the TIPA module to maintain the inert atmosphere within the TIPA module. The inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon. The predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm.

[0072] In yet another aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the present invention provides a system (200) for total internal photonic absorption. The system (200) comprises a pole, at least one light module (220), at least one holder module (230), at least one battery module (240), a plurality of TIPA modules (250) and a plurality of solar concentrators (260). The pole (210) is having a top (212), a medial region (214), and a bottom (216), wherein the bottom (216) is permanently fixed on a floor (201). The light module (220) is detachable coupled to the top (212) of the pole (210). The holder module (230) is detachably coupled to the pole (210). The battery module (240) is provided within the pole (210), wherein the battery module (240) is electrically connected to the light module (220) and configured to provide electricity to the light module (220). The TIPA modules (100, 250) detachably coupled to the holder module (230), wherein the TIPA modules (250) are electrically connected to the battery module (240) and configured to supply electricity to the battery module (240). The solar concentrators (260) are detachably coupled to medial region (214) of the pole below the TIPA modules (250).

[0073] The configuration of the system (100) is like a rose flower, wherein the plurality of TIPA modules (250) around the pole (210) is like petals of the rose flower, and the solar concentrators (260) are like sepals of the rose flower.

[0074] In an exemplary embodiment, A photon hits a barrier, it can either be reflected back or pass through. With the TIPA module system, multiple hexagonal solar frames of TIPA module either allow photons to enter the solar cell and create electrons, or pass through to the next layer of reflect back to the previous point of origin, the mirror or another cell.

[0075] Inside the TIPA module there are concentric frames inside another shape the size of the sides and panels have to reduce to enable it to fit in. Commercially available Solar cells such as M12 is used in the current TIPA module, having, largest cell at 210mm x 210mm. The next one is the M10 at 182mm x 182mm. Then the M8 and so on. The height difference is a function of the product to allow it to fit. The solar cells are bifacial and the body is transparent. Light As p-n junction solar cells absorb in the l.l-1.3ev range, there is a max amount of return despite having more and more layers. However, each time a photon interacts with a solar cells, it losses energy via phonons and if it is reabsorbed by a 'hole', the energy of the subsequent photon is lower. So a 3ev photon could reach 1.1-1.3 ev if it absorbed and re-emitted multiple times.

[0076] In an embodiment, same size solar cells such as the M12 are used but instead of a hexagonal shape, a pentagon in the next layer as the diameter of this would be smaller and allow it to fit. The next layer is square with an even smaller diameter and then a triangle. We could use a 10 -12 sided shape and then put in a 9 side later inside this and a 8 side layer of the same solar cells so there is no reduction in height.

[0077] For TIPA module, polypropylene is the correct material for strength, lightness and UV resistance over 30 years. Polypropylene (also referred as PP) also has end of life use. PP with additives are lightweight and allow the TIPA module to have a range of 0.5atm to 1 5atm. This is because TIPA module is a closed system. Solar gain would increase the internal pressure to 1,5atm at 200oC. So it allow to use TIPA module in a desert. In cold climates if the temperature falls below -50oC, the nitrogen inside contract and lower the internal air pressure to 0.5atm. This cause flex on the body which had to ensure does not occur.

[0078] The 0.85atm nitrogen atmosphere inside TIPA module is for two reasons, a. air has 1% water and if the temperature falls below zero we will have water crystals which will affect the solar generation and light transmission internally, b. water and oxygen promote bacterial and algae growth. On a flat panel, these can be cleaned. As TIPA module is sealed, the internals cannot be cleaned. To remove this risk, pure nitrogen at 0.85atm replaced the air. Nitrogen only environments inhibit cellular growth. It also reduces fire risk and arcing risk as there is no internal oxygen.

[0079] The panel cost is vital to reduce cost of manufacturing, the team have used a flat panel with routered groves. However PP is fairly resistance to adhesion. So to assist, the team have sanded the surface of the PP sheet. This produces much greater adhesion of the EVA sheet. The edges are bonded using a heating filament to plasticise the PP for joining the edges. The lens has been designed flat and is unique in the it 'pops up' and become 3D when joined together. The mirror is designed in the same way as the dome. The mirror surface is uniquely designed to increase the internal reflection.

[0080] The lens design is unique in the it reduces internal reflection such that more light is absorbed. The contact clips for TIPA are unique and allow contact via pressure clips holding TIPA in place. The whole process is simplified to allow for use with existing solar panel processes to allow for easier adoption of the technology.

Claims

1. A TIPA module for total internal photonic absorption, wherein the TIPA modulecomprises:a body defined by a wall and a base with a centre, a first end, a second end, wherein the first end is open, and the second end is closed to form the base;a plurality of cell frames concentrically detachably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of concentric cell frames has an innermost cell frame, outer most cell frame and multiples intermediate cell frames and each concentric frame;a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips detachably coupled on the plurality of concentric cell frames to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture;a mirror detachably coupled to the centre of the base, wherein the reflective mirror is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture;a dome with staggered steps is coupled to the first end of the body, wherein the dome with staggered steps refracts incoming light into the body; andan inert atmosphere maintained within the TIPA module by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture provided in the body.

2. The TIPAmodule as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body is transparent or semitransparent.

3. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein numbers of bifacial solar cells strips in each concentric cell frame is in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame to the outer most cell frame.

4. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein each concentric cell frame has a plurality of rectangular faces, and the numbers of rectangular faces in each of the concentric cell frame are in an ascending order from the innermost cell frame to the outer most cell frame.

5. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of TIPA modules is having a shape selected from a dodecahedron, hexagonal, pentagonal, heptagonal, cylindrical tube, cuboidal tube, triangular tube, star shaped tube.

6. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bifacial solar cells strips are selected from a group of perovskite or monocrystalline or gallium or germanium or silicon or multijunction panels or flexible solar cells strips.

7. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of the TIPA modules is fabricated from a transparent plastic or transparent glass or transparent epoxy resins.

8. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein initially the dome is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges are joined together.

9. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mirror is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges are joined together.

10. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of the TIPA modules is provided with electrical connections through the apertures.

11. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dome is attached to the first end of body through coupling means.

12. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 9, wherein the coupling means is selected from the group of snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

13. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon.

14. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm.

15. A method for manufacturing a TIPA module, wherein the manufacturing comprises steps of:forming a body, wherein the body defined by a wall and a base with a centre, a first end, a second end, wherein the first end is open, and the second end is closed to form the base;providing a plurality of concentric cell frames detachably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of concentric cell frames has an innermost cell frame, outer most cell frame and multiples intermediate cell frames and each concentric frame;coupling a plurality of bifacial solar cells strips to the plurality of concentric cell frames to form a multifaceted solar cells architecture;coupling a mirror detachably attached to the centre of the base, wherein the mirror is configured to reflect the incoming light towards the multifaceted solar cells architecture;coupling a dome having staggered steps with the first end of the body, wherein the dome refracts incoming light into the body;electrically coupling the plurality of bifacial solar cells strips to a battery module;maintaining an inert atmosphere within the TIPA module by introducing an inert gas at a predetermined pressure through at least one aperture provided in the body; andhermetically sealing the apertures of the TIPA module.

16. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the body is made up of polypropylene and the body is transparent or semi-transparent.

17. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein initially the dome is designed flat having a pair of dome coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D dome when the pair of dome coupling edges are joined together.

18. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the mirror is a conical mirror and designed flat to have a pair of mirror coupling edges and 'pops up' to become a 3D mirror when the pair of mirror coupling edges are joined together.

19. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the body of the TIPA modules is provided with electrical connections through the aperture.

20. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the dome is attached to the first end of body through coupling means.

21. The TIPA module as claimed in claim 20, wherein the coupling means is selected from snap lock, threaded coupling, nuts and bolt coupling, adhesive coupling or joining the edges by heating and then sealing by cooling.

22. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the inert gas is selected from the group of nitrogen gas, argon, helium and neon.

23. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the predetermined pressure is in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm.

24. A system for total internal photonic absorption, wherein the system comprises:a pole having a top, a medial region, and a bottom, wherein the bottom is permanently fixed on a floor;at least one light module detachable coupled to the top of the pole;at least one holder module detachably coupled to the pole;at least one battery module provided within the pole, wherein the battery module is electrically connected to the light module and configured to provide electricity to the light module;a plurality of TIPA modules detachably coupled to the holder module, wherein the TIPA modules are electrically connected to the battery module and configured to supply electricity to the battery module; anda plurality of solar concentrators is detachably coupled to medial region of the pole below the TIPA modules.

25. The system as claimed in claim 24, wherein the configuration of the system is like a rose flower, wherein the plurality of TIPA modules around the pole is like petals of the rose flower, and the solar concentrators are like sepals of the rose flower.19

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