We have shown that the upgrades to pvTrace developed in this work can generate key insight into the performance of new LSC designs or manufacturing techniques. This versatility is critical for the future expansion of LSCs beyond simple solar collection devices. As reviewed recently , LSCs have far-reaching potential for new applications such as sensing, microreactors, communication, and so on. These new applications will place different demands -and increasing complexity -on the form factors of the device. pvTrace offers a highly configurable and simple solution to simulate the optical performance of customized designs without extensive experimental effort. This will be of increasing importance as researchers become more considerate of the carbon footprint of their research efforts, particularly in the context of renewable energy technologies. In this context, the direct compatibility of pvTrace (through import of STL files) with low cost, low waste 3D printing methods for rapid screening of prototype designs is highly attractive. We are currently exploring this potential in detail to better understand the correlation between print quality and design and simulated performance.