a method for manufacturing an integrated solar cell and concentrator . the method includes providing a first photovoltaic region and a second photovoltaic region disposed within a first mold member . a second mold member is coupled to the first mold member to form a cavity region . the cavity region forms a first concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the first photovoltaic region and a second concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the second photovoltaic region . the method includes transferring a molding compound in a fluidic state into the cavity region to fill the cavity region with the molding compound and initiating a curing process of the molding compound to form a first concentrator element and a second concentrator element overlying the respective photovoltaic regions .