СТЫКОВОЧНЫЙ МЕХАНИЗМ ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО МОДУЛЯ И ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ НАВЕСНАЯ СТЕНА

Mobile solar power plant i.e. variable sculpture, for gardens and parks in private and public space for power generation, has tape collector consisting of permanent elastic intermediate layer that is connected with elastic solar collector

The plant has a sandwich-like structured tape collector (6) consists of a resilient supporting material and permanent elastic intermediate layer that is connected with an elastic solar collector. The tape collector is mounted on housing (1) with a stiff, punched platform and dammed covering. Wheels (2), supports (3) and extended space rod (4) with a bent swelling unit and hand grip (5) are utilized for enabling displacement of the plant. Reinforcing units (7, 7a) of the tape collector are arranged in an angle of 60 degree and a base part (9) is secured with earth nails (10) in the housing.

Solarzelle mit einem Kontaktrahmen und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

Solar electric panel

Solar panel 400 comprises base tile 100, photovoltaic tiles 10 comprising one or more photoelectric cells (12a-12i, fig. 24) electrically connected together to form a photoelectric cell circuit (500, fig. 26) and a connection system 200 supported on the base tile 100 and electrically connecting photovoltaic tiles 10 together in groups of two or more and mechanically coupling photovoltaic tiles 10 to base the 100. Connection system 200 allows electrical coupling of base the 100 with an adjacent base tile. At least one bypass device 42 is shunted across a set of one or more of photovoltaic cells (12, fig. 24) in the photoelectric cell circuit (500, fig. 26). Bypass device 42 provides a current path for the photoelectric cell circuit (500, fig. 26) across the set of photoelectric cells (12, fig. 24) when an output voltage across the set of photoelectric cells is less than a predetermined threshold voltage. Bypass device 42 may be a switching device such as a diode (42, fig. 27), anti-fuse ...

Photovoltaic building elements

An external building element 20 has the size and shape of a standard roofing or building product but incorporates a monolithically interconnected solar cell array within which a plurality of interconnected thin film solar cells 25 are integrated on an electrically insulating substrate. The cells 25 are positioned in one or more rows with the cells being electrically connected together in series and being connected by electrically conducting tracks to two output tracks. The output tracks of each element may be automatically interconnected to the output tracks of the adjacent elements when the elements are placed adjacent one another along a horizontal support rail so as to electrically connect the solar cell assemblies of the elements in parallel. Further similar elements may be positioned in overlapping rows. Such an element incorporating a solar cell array is substantially uniform in colour and may be designed to provide a very close visual match to standard building products, such as ...

Conductive pastes for solar cells

A lead free silver conductive paste for solar cell applications comprises TeO2, Bi2O3 and ZnO metal oxides which are in crystalline form. The particle size distribution D90 is less than or equal to 5 micrometres and D50 is less than or equal to 2 micrometres. Increasing the ZnO composition > 10% by weight relative to total metal compound excluding Ag compounds and using smaller metal oxide particle sizes is beneficial to solar cell performance. The percentage weight range for TeO2 is 40-60% and for Bi2O3 in the range 12 to 25%. Further oxides of lithium (eg LiO2) and magnesium (MgO) may also be present.

PHOTOVOLTAI MODULE AND ITS USE

SOLARMODULSYSTEM

The present invention relates to a module (1) of a photovoltaic system, which comprises a frame (2) for attachment and a fill element (4) and also electrical contacts (6), characterized in that at least two electrical contacts (6) are present in the frame (2) and the module (1) at these electrical contacts can be conductively connected to one or more adjacent modules.

SPLICING MECHANISM FOR FIXING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAIN WALL

The present disclosure provides a splicing mechanism for fixing a photovoltaic module and a photovoltaic curtain wall. The splicing mechanism includes a supporting bracket with a fixing groove and a sliding rail detachably mounted in the fixing groove. The sliding rail is provided with a sliding groove for mounting the photovoltaic module. A preset inclination angle is defined between the sliding groove and a bottom surface of the sliding rail. A first end of a first sliding groove coincides with a first end of the sliding rail; and a second end of the second sliding groove coincides with a second end of the sliding rail. According to the splicing mechanism for fixing the photovoltaic module provided in the present disclosure, the presence of the sliding rail on the supporting bracket achieves installation and fixation of the photovoltaic module; meanwhile, the sliding groove that is obliquely disposed in the sliding rail can solve problems of water accumulation on the photovoltaic module ...

Photovoltaic cell array and photovoltaic module

English translation of PCT/CN2019/102127 A photovoltaic cell array and a photovoltaic module are provided. The photovoltaic cell array includes multiple solar cells and a flexible metal conductive strip. Each of an upper surface and a lower surface of each of the multiple solar cells is arranged with a segment 5 electrode. In adjacent two of the multiple solar cells which are respectively referred to as a first solar cell and a second solar cell, the segment electrode on the lower surface of the first solar cell is connected with the segment electrode on the upper surface of the second solar cell by the flexible metal conductive strip. The photovoltaic cell array has a stack structure in a normal direction of the upper surface of each of the multiple solar cells, and a connection 10 region at which the segment electrode is connected with the flexible metal conductive strip is located outside an overlapped region of the stack structure. Two adjacent solar cells in the photovoltaic cell array ...

Semiconductor substrate, method for forming electrode, and method for manufacturing solar cell

A composite insulating panel

A composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet (2), an internal sheet (4), and an insulating body between the external sheet and the internal sheet. There is a photovoltaic solar collector module (10) on the external surface of the external sheet (2) and a connector (80) for interconnecting between the photovoltaic solar collector module (10) and another photovoltaic solar collector module. The panel has a through hole (80) for receiving a housing (81, 82) of the connector.

Photovoltaic system protection

A method includes measuring one or more performance metrics of a set of solar cells coupled to an inverter. Based at least on the performance metrics meeting a first criterion, a first subset of the set of solar cells are disabled, reducing a voltage, power, or current provided to the inverter. Based at least on the performance metrics meeting a second criterion, a second subset of the set of solar cells are disabled, further reducing a voltage, power, or current provided to the inverter.

Solar farm, solar table fitted to such a solar farm, system and method for constructin such a solar farm

SOLAR FARM, SOLAR TABLE FITTED TO SUCH A SOLAR FARM, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SUCH A SOLAR FARM This invention relates to a solar farm, comprising a least one inverter and at least one solar table (10) connected by electric cables (70) to the inverter or to one of the inverters. The solar table (10) is adapted to rest on at least two support legs (90) on the ground (2). The solar table (10) is prefabricated for the purposes 5 of transport and/or installation by including a parallelepiped frame comprising four extended beams (31, 32, 41) two by two opposite, at least one photovoltaic module (60) fixed to the frame, and cable segments (70) for transporting electric energy generated by the photovoltaic module or modules (60) to the inverter. The cable segments (70) are attached over most of their length to at least one of the 10 beams of the first type (31, 32) and/or housed over most of their length in a free volume delimited inside at least one of the beams of the first type (31 ...

Diode-included connector, photovoltaic laminate and photovoltaic assembly using same

One embodiment relates to a connector that includes a diode (102). The diode has an anode and a cathode. The connector further includes a first electrical connection (108-1) which connects to the anode, a second electrical connection which also connects to the anode (108-2), and a third electrical connection which connects to the cathode (108-3). Another embodiment relates to a photovoltaic laminate which includes a string of photovoltaic cells and three electrical conductors extending out of two discrete penetrations (212+ and 212-) of the laminate. A first electrical conductor (208-1) is connected to a first end of the string, a second electrical conductor (208-2) is connected to a second end of the string, and a third electrical conductor (208-3) is also connected to the second end of the string. The first and third electrical conductors extend out of the first discrete penetration (212-), while the second electrical conductor extends out of the second discrete penetration (212+). Other ...

Voltage clipping

A photovoltaic (PV) module can include a plurality of solar cells and circuitry configured to switch between a first state in which output voltage from the PV module includes voltage from the plurality of solar cells and a second state in which the output voltage includes voltage from fewer that all the plurality of solar cells.

Voltage clipping

A photovoltaic (PV) module can include a plurality of solar cells and circuitry configured to switch between a first state in which output voltage from the PV module includes voltage from the plurality of solar cells and a second state in which the output voltage includes voltage from fewer that all the plurality of solar cells.

Panel equipped with a photovoltaic device

The invention relates to a panel provided with a photovoltaic device composed of an even number of photovoltaic module columns, the columns being aligned substantially parallel to a longitudinal edge of the panel, each column comprising an electric pole at each of its ends, the polarity of one electric pole at one end being the reverse of that of the electric pole of the other end and the poles of two adjacent columns being of reverse polarity. The invention also relates to an assembly of panels according to the invention, to an electric device which is suitable for being connected to a converter comprising an assembly according to the invention, and to a method for electrically connecting to a converter the panels constituting an assembly according to the invention.

PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING WIRING ARRAY, PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING WIRING SYSTEM AND ROOFS USING THEM

The present invention provides photovoltaic wiring arrays and photovoltaic wiring systems suitable for use in rooftop photovoltaic power generation systems. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention provides a photovoltaic roofing wiring array for use with a plurality of photovoltaic roofing elements, each photovoltaic roofing element having a positive lead terminated in a positive connector and a negative lead terminated in a negative connector, and a lead-to-lead distance between the positive connector and the negative connector, the photovoltaic roofing wiring system comprising: a positive parallel wiring run, the positive parallel wiring run comprising a main line and one or more connection branches pendant from the main line, each connection branch being terminated in a positive connector; and a negative parallel wiring run, the negative parallel wiring run comprising a main line and one or more connection branches pendant from the main line, each connection branch being terminated ...

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS

An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector mount assemblies are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices and to simplify the final connection of external wiring to the module.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The present invention provides a photovoltaic module and a method of making the same. The photovoltaic module includes a plurality of solar cell strings each having a plurality of cell units connected in series with one another. Each of the cell units includes at least one irregular-shaped cell slice and one regular rectangular cell slice partially overlapped with the irregular-shaped cell. All the irregular-shaped cell slices in a single solar cell string are placed in a same direction. The photovoltaic module in the present invention is formed by the cell slices overlapped with one another at the edges thereof. Then the welding strips can be avoided. Besides, the irregular-shaped cell slices are good used in the present invention, which is better to achieve sustainable production, especially when it is related to a mono-crystalline silicon solar cell.

MASSIVELY CONNECTED INDIVIDUAL SOLAR CELLS

In some examples, an assembly including at least one vertical support; a plurality of Heliopanels affixed to the at least one vertical support, each Heliopanel of the plurality of Heliopanels including one or more substrates; a plurality of Heliocells affixed to the one or more substrates of the plurality of Heliopanels such that a plurality of continuous gaps is defined between adjacent Heliocells and wherein the gaps permit air, water and sunlight to pass through the Heliopanels, wherein each Heliocells of the plurality of Heliocells includes one or more solar cell units, and wherein the solar cell units are contained in one or more encapsulants to protect the solar cell units from one or more of water and oxygen molecules, atmospheric pollutants, dirt, soot, and strong chemicals or by mechanical abrasion, impact, UV light, or temperature; and electrical conductors interconnecting the Heliocells to each another to form an electrical circuit.

PANEL PROVIDED WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

L'invention concerne un panneau muni d'un dispositif photovoltaïque constitué d'un nombre pair de colonnes de modules photovoltaïques, les colonnes étant alignées sensiblement parallèlement à un bord longitudinal du panneau, chaque colonne comprenant un pôle électrique à chacune de ses extrémités, la polarité d'un pôle électrique d'une extrémité étant inverse de celle du pôle électrique de l'autre extrémité et les pôles de deux colonnes adjacentes étant de polarité inversée. L'invention porte aussi sur un assemblage de panneaux selon l'invention, sur un dispositif électrique apte à être raccordé à un convertisseur comprenant un assemblage selon l'invention et sur un procédé de raccordement électrique, à un convertisseur, des panneaux constitutifs d'un assemblage selon l'invention.

SOLAR ELECTRIC PANEL

A solar panel (400) comprises: a base tile (100), a plurality of photovoltaic tiles (10), a connection system (200), for each photovoltaic tile (10) one or more electrical bypass devices (42). Each photovoltaic tile (10) comprises one or more photovoltaic cells (12) electrically connected together to form a phoptovoltaic cell circuit (40). The connection system (200) is supported by or on the base tile (100), and electrically connects the photovoltaic tiles (10) together in groups of two or more photovoltaic tiles, and mechanically couples the photovoltaic tiles (10) to the base tile (100). At least one bypass device (42) is shunted across a set of one or more of the photovoltaic cells (12) in the photoviltaic cell circuit (40). Each bypass device (42) provides a current path for the photovoltaic cell circuit (40) across the set of photovoltaic cells (12) when an output voltage across the set of photovoltaic cells is less than a predetermined threshold voltage.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PRE-TIN-PLATED CONNECTORS FOR PV CELLS AND METAL FOIL HAVING A GROOVE STRUCTURE RUNNING IN ONE DIRECTION

To produce pre-tin-plated strips of connectors for PV cells, a metal foil (30) is guided through a roll gap (46) of a roll unit, in which at least one roll (48) has a surface with a groove structure, such that a groove structure having ridges or vertices and valleys is pressed at least into one side of the metal foil (30), tin solder in the form of solder preforms (54) is applied to that side of the metal foil (30) which has the impressed groove structure, wherein the soldering flux required for the tin plating has previously been applied to the solder preforms or the metal foil, the solder preforms (54) are connected to the metal foil (30) or applied thereto and melted, and the tin-plated metal foil (30) which has the impressed groove structure is separated into parallel strips. The solder preforms (54) have such a thickness that the groove structure is at least filled up after the solder preforms (54) have been melted.

Weldable assembly of photovoltaic cells and film support with macro printed circuit uses film layer with holes corresponding with connection points on cells

Weldable assembly is made from a supple or rigid film support (103) with a macro-printed circuit on one side and a series of photovoltaic cells (102) on the other, and differs in that the film has holes (104) through it corresponding with the connection points on the backs of the cells so they can be welded or brazed to couple them electrically via the printed circuit. The cells, which are polygonal, quadrilateral or circular in shape and laid out so they adjoin one another, have at least one connecting point on each side. After welding the cells and support are sandwiched between layers (112) of suitable plastic film and glass outer layers (113).

Photovoltaic array scalable and flexible photovoltaic panel.

Linvention concerne un générateur photovoltaïque comportant plusieurs panneaux photovoltaïques (1) flexibles assemblés entre eux. Les panneaux photovoltaïques sont munis de connecteurs velcro (110, 111) conducteurs électriquement assurant à la fois la connexion électrique entre panneaux adjacents et leur maintien mécanique. Linvention inclut également un panneau photovoltaïque (1) flexible pour la construction dun générateur photovoltaïque selon linvention.

Device and procedure for the contacting of silicon solar cells.

Eine vorzugsweise kristalline Solarzelle (101) mit einem Frontseiten- und einem Rückseitenkontakt hat eine Vorderseite mit einer Mehrzahl von voneinander beabstandeten, vorzugsweise parallelen Kontaktfingern (105), welche in elektrisch leitendem Kontakt mit einer ersten elektrisch leitenden Schicht an der Vorderseite der Solarzelle stehen, und einer Mehrzahl von ebenfalls voneinander beabstandeten, vorzugsweise parallelen Kontaktstegen (103), welche im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu den Kontaktfingern (105) verlaufen und mit diesen und der elektrisch leitenden Schicht in elektrisch leitendem Kontakt sind. Die Enden der Kontaktstege (103) oder mit den Kontaktstegen in Verbindung stehende elektrisch leitende Kontaktelemente sind auf die Rückseite der Solarzelle geführt und liegen an dieser an. Eine Isolation trennt die Enden der Kontaktstege (103) oder die der mit den Kontaktstegen in Verbindung stehenden elektrisch leitenden Kontaktelemente von der elektrisch leitenden Schicht der Zellenrückseite ...

SYSTEM OF SOLAR MODULES AND DIODE CABLE

PANEL PROVIDED WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

Solar battery cell connection method and solar battery module

The invention provides a solar battery cell connection method for connecting solar battery cells to one another, each having a front surface electrode on the front surface and a rear surface electrode on the rear surface. The method includes: a first step for preparing a wiring member having a belt-shaped conductive base and an adhesive layer arranged on one surface of the conductive base and bonding the adhesive layer at a first end of the wiring member to the front surface electrode or the rear surface electrode of the solar batter cell; a second step for inversing a second end of the wiring member subjected to the first step around the center axis in the longitudinal direction so that the direction of the adhesive layer surface at the second end is opposite to the direction of the adhesive layer surface at the first end; and a third step for bonding the adhesive layer at the second end of the wiring member subjected to the second step, to an electrode of another solar battery cell having ...

Solar cell module for using in concentrating solar system

A used for solar cell for occuping the grid welds the belt preparation method

Solar cell module

Photovoltaic module and method of manufacturing a photovoltaic module

Interconnection for solar cell matrix - uses a uniform or grouped mesh of fine circular cross=section conductors to accommodate relative movement between adjacent cells

Device of connection between semiconductor elements of a photoelectric pile in particular of a solar cell

SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLAR CELLS

ELECTRIC DEVICE OF CONNECTION INTENDS TO CONNECT A PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL ELECTRICALLY

Dispositif (3) de connexion électrique destiné à raccorder électriquement un panneau photovoltaïque (2), notamment destiné à raccorder deux panneaux photovoltaïques (2) entre eux, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des conducteurs électriques (10) dont les sections droites présentent un rapport de dimensions supérieur à 5, de préférence supérieur à 50, en particulier supérieur à 200.

METHOD OF MAKING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE THUS OBTAINED

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un module photovoltaïque (10), comprenant les étapes suivantes : formation, sur un matériau électriquement conducteur, d'un sillon (20A) définissant une première (18A) et une deuxième (18B) électrodes inférieures; puis formation sur chaque électrode inférieure d'un empilement (34) comprenant au moins une électrode supérieure (36) et une couche (38) photo-active intermédiaire, pour former respectivement une première (16A) et une deuxième (16B) cellules photovoltaïques ; puis formation d'une connexion électrique (17A) entre lesdites cellules (16A, 16B). Avant les empilements sont formées une première bande isolante (22A) dans le sillon (20A) ; et une deuxième bande isolante (24B) sur la deuxième électrode inférieure, délimitant une zone inactive (28B) sur ladite deuxième électrode. L'empilement (34) ensuite formé sur la deuxième cellule est disposé en dehors de ladite zone inactive.

Foldable energy converter device for supplying power to e.g. navigation light during boating, has photovoltaic panels connected together by respective joints, where each joint has envelope i.e. tubular strap, made of textile material

Dispositif convertisseur d'énergie (1) comportant au moins deux panneaux photovoltaïques (2) reliés entre eux par au moins une articulation (12a, 12b), ladite articulation (12) comprenant une enveloppe souple renfermant des câbles électriques (4) Selon l'invention, ladite enveloppe est une sangle tubulaire (3) réalisée en une matière textile.

FIRM SOLAR, SOLAR TABLE EQUIPPING SUCH a SOLAR FARM, SYSTEM AND PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTION Of SUCH a SOLAR FARM.

La présente invention concerne une ferme solaire, comprenant au moins un onduleur et au moins une table solaire (10) reliée par des câbles électriques (70) à l'onduleur ou à l'un des onduleurs. La table solaire (10) est adaptée pour reposer sur au moins deux jambes (90) d'appui au sol (2). La table solaire (10) inclut un cadre parallélépipédique comportant quatre poutres allongées (31, 32, 41) deux à deux opposées, au moins un module photovoltaïque (60) fixé au cadre, et des câbles (70) de transport d'énergie électrique générée par le ou les modules photovoltaïques (60) à destination de l'onduleur. Les câbles (70) sont attachés sur l'essentiel de leur longueur à au moins l'une des poutres du premier type (31, 32) et/ou logés sur l'essentiel de leur longueur dans un volume libre délimité à l'intérieur d'au moins l'une des poutres du premier type (31, 32). Le nombre, la longueur, le diamètre et/ou le matériau des câbles (70) intégrés à la table solaire (10) sont fonction de sa position prédéterminée ...

Photovoltaic module production, with photovoltaic cells between glass substrates, in which the positive and negative linkage conductors are provided by gluing copper strips to one glass substrate

Le module photovoltaïque (1) comporte des cellules photovoltaïques (2) disposées entre des substrats de verre (3, 4) et connectées en série par des conducteurs de liaison (5, 5') positifs et négatifs et des éléments d'interconnexion (7). Avant assemblage du module, des bandes de cuivre constituant au moins les conducteurs de liaison (5, 5') positifs ou négatifs sont collés sur un des substrats de verre (3, 4). Les autres conducteurs de liaison peuvent être formés par cuisson d'une pâte d'argent déposée sur l'autre substrat. Les éléments d'interconnexion (7) peuvent être réalisés par des composants de type composant monté en surface ou par déformation d'une extrémité d'une bande de cuivre. L'élément d'interconnexion (7) et les deux conducteurs de liaison (5, 5') correspondants peuvent être formés par une seule bande de cuivre repliée deux fois sur elle-même.

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

Disclosed is a solar photovoltaic device. The solar photovoltaic device comprises: a first solar cell; and a second solar cell which partially overlaps the first solar cell and is connected to the first solar cell.

SOLAR AND WIND POWER GENERATING APPARATUS HAVING ENHANCED GENERATION EFFICIENCY

The present invention relates to a solar and wind power generating apparatus having enhanced generation efficiency. The solar and wind power generating apparatus comprises: a solar power generating unit fixated on a roof or a rooftop of a building, having a collector panel on which a plurality of solar cells are arrayed, converting light from the sun into electricity, and on which a heating element is installed; a cleaning unit having a supply pipe through which water or compressed air is transferred, an air pipe connected to the supply pipe and through which the compressed air compressed by an air compressor is transferred, and a cleaning shaft connected to the supply pipe and spaced apart from each other on the collector panel, having a plurality of spraying means to spray the water or compressed air to the collector panel; a wind power generating unit having a post vertically installed, a wind power generating body embedded in an upper end portion of the post and connected to a rotor ...

STRINGER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND STRING MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAME

Disclosed are a stringer for photovoltaic cell module manufacturing facilities capable of increasing quality and a string manufacturing method using the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stringer comprises: a plurality of work stages having at least some thereof are arranged in an inclined position where a plurality of strips forming a unit of a string are obliquely supplied; and a plurality of inclined transmission stages disposed on one side of the work stages and supporting the strips in an inclined manner to transmit the strips in an inclined state to the inclined position of the work stages. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a solar battery module and a manufacturing method thereof. The solar battery module comprises: a plurality of solar battery cells formed to be separated from each other; a connection electrode configured to electrically connect the plurality of solar battery cells; and a light blocking pattern made of opaque materials for preventing the connection electrode from being exposed to the outside. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

지붕용 광기전 타일

... 본 발명은 적어도 2개의 인접한 타일들이 적어도 부분적으로 서로 중첩되는 복수의 타일들을 구비하고, 하단 에지(22)와 인접한 타일들 중 적어도 하나의 하단 에지(22)를 덮도록 형성된 상단 에지(20)를 구성하는 중첩 에지들을 갖는 바디(12)와, 하단 에지 외부에 바디의 상부면의 자유부에 배치된 광기전층(40)과, 지붕의 적어도 2개의 인접한 타일들(10)의 한 광기전층을 또 다른 광기전층에 전기연결하기 위한 전기 컨덕터들(54)에 의해 광기전층(40)에 연결된 전기 커넥터들(52)을 포함하는 지붕용 광기전 타일에 관한 것이다. 전기 커넥터(52)는 네스팅에 의해 어셈블리 요소(57,58)에 제공되고, 상기 어셈블리 요소는 겹치는 상기 에지들(20,22)이 인접한 타일들(10) 중 적어도 2개의 배치 동안 상호 위치될 수 있도록 겹치는 에지들에 제공되어, 전기 커넥터(52)가 서로 전기연결된다. 본 발명은 또한 이런 타일을 제조하는 방법에 관한 것이다.

SOLAR CELL MODULE

The present invention relates to a solar cell module. According to the present invention, the solar cell module comprises a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of solar cells, a plurality of conductive wirings, a plurality of second conductive wirings and an interconnector. Each solar cell has a plurality of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes, which are arranged on the semiconductor substrate in a first direction while each has a different polarity. The first conductive wirings and the second conductive wirings are connected to the plurality of solar cells, respectively, are lengthily arranged in a second direction crossing the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. The first conductive wirings overlap and are connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and the second conductive wirings overlap and are connected to the plurality of second electrodes. The interconnector is lengthily arranged between two of a first solar cell and a second ...

SOLAR CELL MODULE FOR VEHICLE PANEL AND VEHICLE PANEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

SOLAR CELL MODULE

The present invention relates to a solar cell module and, more specifically, to a solar cell module in which a part of cells are disposed to overlap with each other for increasing space occupancy of cells and which can solve safety and structural problems caused by disposing cells to overlap each other. According to the present invention, the solar cell module can reduce a power generation invalid region while increasing space occupancy of solar cells to increase power generation efficiency by making predetermined portions of the solar cells overlap each other. Moreover, the solar cell module can remarkably reduce occurrence rate of cracking and breakage of the solar cells due to external force and increase stability and structural performance by reducing a gap where the solar cells overlap each other. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

PANEL EQUIPPED WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

painel elétrico solar

Solar cell module and method for fabricating the same

Disclosed are a solar battery module and a method for manufacturing the same. In the present invention, the solar battery module where solar batteries are connected in series comprises: a plurality of solar batteries which are arranged in rows and columns, and a conductive ribbon which electrically connects the solar batteries in series. The solar battery has a structure where a first photovoltaic device and a second photovoltaic device are stacked, wherein the first photovoltaic device comprises a polycrystalline semiconductor layer and the second photovoltaic device comprises the first photovoltaic device and an amorphous semiconductor layer.

Wire processing apparatus and method for tabbing apparatus

The present invention provides a wire processing apparatus for a tabbing apparatus. The wire processing apparatus for a tabbing apparatus according to one embodiment comprises: a wire supply apparatus for cutting wire to a set length; a cell transport apparatus, on which the wire and cell are seated, for transporting the wire and cell in a transport direction; and a wire transfer apparatus for receiving the wire from the wire supply apparatus and transferring the wire to the cell transport apparatus. The cell is seated on the wire while the wire transfer apparatus is gripping the wire seated on the cell transport apparatus. According to the utility model discloses, can realize transmission and delicate removal of wire to can shorten fixed operations's process time.

Dye sensitized solar cell module

The present invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell module in which adjacent cells or sub-modules are electrically connected by an overlap between a positive electrode and a negative electrode adjacent thereto, wherein at least one side of the overlap part has a lead line that is drawn from one end of the positive electrode of negative electrode and has a bent or protrusion turned in the middle. According to the present invention, a bent or protrusion is formed in a lead line at the overlap part between cells or sub-modules, and thus, the length of the lead line increases by multiple bents or protrusions to increase the edges, thereby expanding conduction pathways along the edges, so that current may flow much better and uniformly along the edges to decrease series resistance of dye-sensitized solar cell module, thus improving photoelectric transformation efficiency of solar cell module.

SOLAR CELL, SOLAR MODULE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A SOLAR CELL AND A SOLAR MODULE

The invention relates to a solar cell (10) and a solar module and to a method for producing a solar cell (10) according to the invention and a solar module according to the invention, and to solar cells or solar modules by means of which high current flow is made possible, and thus the power losses in the solar cell (10) can be minimized, wherein the solar cell comprises a topographical rear face. In production methods, the process steps are adapted to a solar cell and/or a solar cell module. A solar cell (10) according to the invention is designed such that the technical properties thereof can be implemented in additional or modified process steps according to the invention, based on previously known process steps, in a simple and cost-effective manner. To this end, the rear face wafer surface of a solar cell (10) according to the invention is designed in an advantageous division, having a contact structure (11) that also allows for a simpler production of cells and modules. The long-term ...

CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRAL FUSE HOLDER

A connector with an integral fuse holder is described herein. The connector can include a portion having a fuse receiver disposed within a cavity and coupled to an electrical connection feature. The connector can include an end coupled to the portion, where the end includes a wall that forms a cavity. The connector can further include a fuse assembly having a contact member, a fuse, a fuse holder, and a conductor receiver. The contact member can couple to the electrical connection feature. The fuse holder can include a first end that couples to a top end of the fuse and the contact member, and a second end that couples to a bottom end of the fuse. The conductor receiver can couple to the second end of the fuse holder and to the bottom end of the fuse. A receiving feature of the conductor receiver can couple to a conductor.

SOLAR MODULE STRUCTURES AND ASSEMBLY METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS

Solar module structures 210 and 270 and methods for assembling solar module structures. The solar module structures 210 and 270 comprise three-dimensional thin-film solar cells 110 arranged in solar module structures 210 and 270. The three- dimensional thin-film solar cell comprises a three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate (124 and 122, respectively) with emitter junction regions 1352 and doped base regions 1360. The three-dimensional thin-film solar cell further includes emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions. The 3-D TFSC substrate comprises a plurality of single-aperture or dual- aperture unit cells. The solar module structures 270 using three-dimensional thin-film solar cells comprising three- dimensional thin-film solar cell substrates with a plurality of dual-aperture unit cells may be used in solar glass applications. The solar module structures 210 using three- dimensional thin-film solar cells comprising three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrates ...

MOISTURE PENETRATION-PREVENTION ASSEMBLY FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE-EQUIPPED PANEL

The present invention relates to a moisture penetration-prevention assembly for a solar cell module-equipped panel, and more specifically to a moisture penetration-prevention assembly for a solar cell module-equipped panel which can be used as exterior material, especially as alternative roofing material, in which first attachment parts and second attachment parts are mutually coupled at connecting parts of the panels, forming the building external material, to electrically connect the solar cell modules on the panels to each other, and simultaneously to block the moisture penetration. To that end, where a plurality of panels are consecutively connected by mutually connecting a first attachment part and a second attachment part of each panel, the panel comprising: a rectangular body having a fixed part on one corner; attachment parts comprising a first attachment part bent towards the upper surface on the two sides adjacent to the fixed part, and a second attachment part bent downwards ...

SHINGLE CIRCUITS FOR THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

A shingle circuit array and a method of assembling the shingle circuit is provided. The array has a shingle circuit with a substrate (11), an insulation film layer, a metal layer and TPV cells (17) connected to the metal layer in series forming a shingle pattern with terraces. The substrate (11) is of CTE matched material. The metal layer may be copper pads deposited on the terraces. The TPV cells (17) are bonded to the copper pads and may be GaSb cells. Substrate (11) materials include AlSiC or a Cu/Invar/Cu laminate sheet. The AlSiC material may be a microstructure having a continuous Al-metal phase with a discrete SiC particulate phase. The substrate (11) may also be an enameled cast-iron substrate. The shingle circuit array may be provided in a TPV generator.

SOLAR CELL USING A CONTACT FRAME AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to a solar cell with a contact frame and to a method for the production thereof. Said solar cell with a contact frame is essentially comprised of: a) a semiconductor layer (HLS) serving as base material; b) an electrically highly conductive semiconductor layer (HL-HLS) located directly beneath the surface of the active semiconductor layer (HLS), of an insulation layer (IS) located on the active semiconductor layer (HLS); c) a metal layer (MS) insulated from the semiconductor layer (HLS), connected electrically in a highly conductive manner to the highly conductive semiconductor layer (HL-HLS), by means of contacts (K), whereby; d) the metal layer is provided in the form of a contact frame, on which the contacts are located. According to the invention, the electrically highly conductive semiconductor layer (HL-HLS) has no connection to the lateral surface (SF) of the solar cell. The inventive method results in a height reduction of the active semiconductor layer (HLS ...

SOLAR CELL PANEL

A solar cell panel arrangement is disclosed wherein a plurality of solar cell matrices (10) fabricated from a single wafer of semiconductor material are connected in parallel. Each solar cell matrix (10) contains a plurality of series-connected solar cells (12) of the wrapthrough type. Each solar cell matrix (10) provides the desired system voltage. Consequently, solar cell panels according to the invention are less susceptible to damage and catastrophic power loss, since damage to one solar cell matrix will not affect the other parallel-connected solar cell matrices and only small overall power loss to the panel will result.

Solar cell module

A plurality of solar cells are arranged in a first direction and each provided with first and second electrodes on a one main surface side thereof. A wiring member includes a conductive layer and a resin sheet supporting the conductive layer, the conductive layer electrically connecting the first electrode of one of the solar cells adjacent to each other in the first direction to the second electrode of another one of the solar cells. An adhesive layer bonds the wiring member to each of the solar cells. The wiring member includes a first bonded portion bonded to the one solar cell via the adhesive layer, a second bonded portion bonded to the other solar cell via the adhesive layer, and a connection portion connecting the first bonded portion and the second bonded portion together, and an opening is provided in the conductive layer in the connection portion.

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND SOLAR COLLECTOR ARRAY

A solar concentrator apparatus including at least one refracting component comprising a plurality of refracting elements; a receiving layer including at least one solar energy collector and being adjacent and optically connected to the refracting component; at least one reflecting component adjacent and optically connected to the receiving layer, the reflecting component being disposed opposite the at least one refracting component, the reflecting component comprising a plurality of reflecting elements, each one of the reflecting elements being associated with a corresponding one of the refracting elements, each one of the reflecting elements comprising first and second reflecting surfaces; wherein the refracting elements are positioned to refract light towards the at least one reflecting component, each reflecting element receiving refracted light from its refracting element, the at least one solar energy collector receiving reflected light from each of reflecting elements immediately ...

Roofing and Siding Products Having Receptor Zones and Photovoltaic Roofing and Siding Elements and Systems Using Them

The present invention relates generally to roofing or siding products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing or siding products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing or siding substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a rigid roofing or siding substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more receptor zones thereon, each receptor zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it.

LIGHT SENSITIVE SWITCH FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE TAMPER DETECTION

Embodiments relate to the detection of semiconductor tampering with a light-sensitive circuit. A tamper detection device for an integrated circuit includes a light-sensitive circuit disposed within a package of an integrated circuit. The light-sensitive circuit closes in response to an exposure to a light source, indicating a tamper condition.

High voltage solar cell and solar cell module

A solar cell apparatus and process for making and using same involving a semiconductor wafer having a front side surface and a metallized back side surface and a semiconductor p/n junction between the front side surface and the back side surface. At least one front side interruption is caused to extend along at least a portion of the front side surface and into the wafer to a depth sufficient to interrupt the semiconductor p/n junction to define a plurality of separate p/n junction sections within the wafer and to define separate front side surface portions associated with respective separate p/n junction sections. A back side interruption is caused to extend along a portion of the metallized back side surface, generally opposite the front side interruption, to define a plurality of separate metallized back side surface portions associated with respective p/n junction sections and in electrical contact with respective p/n junction sections.

Thin film type solar cell and method for manufacturing the same

A thin film type solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, wherein the method comprises sequentially depositing a front electrode layer and a semiconductor layer on a substrate; forming a first separating channel by removing predetermined portions of the front electrode layer and the semiconductor layer; forming a contact portion and a second separating channel by removing predetermined portions of the semiconductor layer; forming a first insulating layer in the first separating channel; and forming a plurality of rear electrodes at fixed intervals by each second separating channel interposed in-between, wherein each rear electrode is electrically connected with the front electrode layer through the contact portion. The present invention needs only one cleaning process after carrying out the laser-scribing process, whereby the yield can be improved owing to the simplified manufacturing process. According to the present invention, there is no need to alternately load ...

Deformable Array of Semiconductor Devices

A deformable array of semiconductor devices, and a method of manufacturing such a deformable array. The deformable array comprises a plurality of islands, where each island contains at least one semiconductor device, and the plurality of islands are arranged in an auxetic geometry.

ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS FOR FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

In a photovoltaic module, the solar cells and other necessary layers may be placed on a backsheet. The backsheet is configured to provide physical protection of the underside of the module and also provide physical protection to electrical terminals by wrapping itself around the connections. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Solar cells for shingled solar cell module, shingled solar cell module, and method of making solar cells

The present disclosure relates to solar cells for a shingled solar cell module, a shingled solar cell module, and a method of making solar cells for the shingled solar cell module. Said solar cell has a front side and a back side, a plurality of front side busbars being arranged on the front side, a plurality of back side busbars being arranged on the back side, the solar cell comprising a plurality of sections, each section comprising a front side busbar and a back side busbar located at edges thereof, the front side busbar of at least one section of the solar cell having an extension at one end or both ends, the extension extending along another edge of said at least one section intersecting with the above-mentioned edges. The shingled solar cell module is fabricated from solar cell strips split from the solar cell.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING INTERCONNECTOR OF SOLAR CELL PANEL

A solar cell connecting method for manufacturing a solar cell string, includes placing first interconnectors on a working table by a first fixing member fixing both sides of the first interconnectors in a longitudinal direction and transporting the first interconnectors in a state that the first interconnectors are spaced apart from each other at intervals; placing a first solar cell on the first interconnectors, fixing the first solar cell and the first interconnectors by an exhaust adsorption, and releasing the first fixing member from the first interconnectors; and placing second interconnectors on the first solar cell and the working table by the first fixing member fixing both sides of the second interconnectors in a longitudinal direction and transporting the second interconnectors in a state that the second interconnectors are spaced apart from each other at intervals.

METHOD FOR SOLDERING SOLAR CELL, CELL STRING, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND SOLDERING DEVICE

A method for soldering a solar cell, includes: placing a plurality of back contact cells on a soldering platform, where back surfaces of the back contact cells face away from the soldering platform, and electrodes corresponding to two adjacent back contact cells have opposite polarities in a connection direction of a plurality of to-be-connected ribbons; placing the plurality of to-be-connected ribbons on the electrodes of the plurality of back contact cells by using a first clamping portion, a second clamping portion, and a plurality of third clamping portions, where the first clamping portion, the second clamping portion, and the plurality of third clamping portions respectively correspond to head ends, tail ends, and middle portions of the plurality of ribbons; and heating the plurality of ribbons by using a heater to connect the plurality of ribbons to the plurality of back contact cells.

Semiconductor light-receiving device and method for manufacturing the same

A multiplication layer on a semiconductor substrate of n-type contains Al atoms. An electric field control layer on the multiplication layer is of p-type, and includes a high-concentration area, and a low-concentration area lower in impurity concentration than the high-concentration area which is formed outside the high-concentration area. An optical absorption layer on the electric field control layer is lower in impurity concentration than the high-concentration area. A window layer of n-type formed on the optical absorption layer is larger in band gap than the optical absorption layer. A light-receiving area of p-type is formed apart from an outer edge of the window layer, and at least partly faces the high-concentration area through the window layer and the optical absorption layer. The guard ring area of p-type which the window layer separates from the light-receiving area penetrates through the window layer to extend into the optical absorption layer.

Photoelectric converter, photoelectric conversion module, and electronic instrument

A photoelectric converter including a crystalline silicon substrate having a light receiving surface including a smooth section and a rough surface section having surface roughness greater than the surface roughness of the smooth section and a light transmissive inorganic film so provided as to overlap with the smooth section and the rough surface section, and the film thickness t1 of a portion of the inorganic film that is the portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the rough surface section is smaller than the film thickness t2 of a portion of the inorganic film that is the portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the smooth section. The arithmetic average roughness of the rough surface section is preferably greater than or equal to 0.1 μm.

SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a solar battery module and a method of installation thereof with which a plurality of modules are housed and developed easily for a variety of modules, electrical connections can also be realized easily, and rigidity for repeated folding can be improved. SOLUTION: The adjacent solar battery modules are connected by providing a pair of hinges 200 to two sides provided opposed with each other of the solar battery module 100 and a plurality of modules can be housed and developed through the folding by providing an electrical connecting means for generated power to the coupling portion of the hinges, also providing a guide means 300 to the two sides crossing, in orthogonal, the two sides where the hinges are provided, and then combining this guide means with a wire rope 351 as a rail means. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO ...

FOIL MATERIAL FOR INTERCONNECTOR OF SOLAR CELL

PURPOSE: To obtain a foil material which is to be used as an interconnector of a solar cell and whose characteristics and, especially, rigidity are not deteriorated with the passage of time, by using an Ag alloy which is composed of Ca of prescribed concentration and an impurity unavoidable to Ag. CONSTITUTION: A foil material which is used as an interconnector of an Si or GaAs solar cell to be mounted on a space satellite or the like is constituted by an Ag alloy which is composed of pure Ag and 10∼1000 ppm of Ca. When the foil material composed of the Ag alloy is to be manufactured, a vacuum melting furnace is used; a molten metal of the Ag alloy is cast to obtain an ingot; both faces of this ingot is machined by a facing operation to obtain a thickness of 8 mm. Then, this ingot is cold-rolled under ordinary conditions and the foil material of 0.030 mm is manufactured. In this foil material composed of the Ag alloy, its rigidity which was given by a machining and hardening operation during ...

ЧАСТИЧНО ПРОСВЕЧИВАЮЩИЕСЯ ФОТОГАЛЬВАНИЧЕСКИЕ МОДУЛИ И СПОСОБЫ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА

СПОСОБ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ ФОТОЭЛЕМЕНТОВ И ПЛЕНКА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ, обеспечивающий электрическое соединению фотоэлектрических элементов (102) друг с другом и периферийное соединение элементов (102) с коммутационным блоком (116), отличающийся тем, что он содержит следующие стадии: ! подачу гибкой пленки (103) непрерывно или с помощью подающего устройства, причем указанная пленка (103) получена соединением листа материала, стойкого к воздействию ультрафиолетового излучения, с листом электроизоляционного материала, стойкого к воздействию высоких температур, при этом указанная пленка содержит на своей верхней стороне множество сквозных отверстий (104), выполненных таким образом, что они совпадают с соединительными точками (107), расположенными на задней стороне фотоэлектрических элементов (102), и на ее нижней стороне расположена печатная макросхема (105), позволяющая выполнять соединения между элементами (102), ! остановку гибкой пленки (103) у паяльной маски, причем указанная маска прилегает к сторонам пленки, содержащей печатную макросхему (105 ...

Elektrisches Verbindungselement

Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektrisches Verbindungselement, insbesondere zum elektrischen Verbinden zweier Solarmodule, mit einer Trägereinrichtung, mindestens einer Halterung, die an der Trägereinrichtung angeordnet ist, und mindestens einem Kontaktelement, das durch eine der Halterungen, beweglich zu der Trägereinrichtung angeordnet ist.

Fixing of solar energy panels into a frame has electrical contact provided by built in contact dowels

Solar energy modules are mounted in a frame on such as a roof and are installed in such a way that mechanical and electrical contact is ensured. For this purpose the frame has inset stainless steel contact dowels that project above the surface and are engaged by the modules.

Befestigung von mit photovoltaischen Elementen ausgebildeten Kollektorplatten auf einem Dach, auf einer Fassade o.dgl.

Befestigung von mit photovoltaischen Elementen ausgebildeten Kollektorplatten (1) auf einem Dach, auf einer Fassade od.dgl. mittels aus Metallblech gefertigter flacher Tragbügel (2), welche an ihren beiden Enden mit in entgegengesetzten Richtungen abragenden Umbiegungen ausgebildet sind, wobei die Tragbügel (2) mittels einer ersten Umbiegung (23) in eine Dachlatte (3), eine Fassadenlatte od.dgl. eingehängt sind und wobei die Kollektorplatten (1) die Dachdeckung bzw. die Fassadenverkleidung bilden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kollektorplatten (1) in die zweiten Umbiegungen (21) der Tragbügel (2) eingesetzt sind.

SOLARBATTERIEZELLE UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DER SOLARBATTERIEZELLE

Eine Solarzelle 70 umfasst eine erste Halbleiterschicht 12 von einem ersten Leitfähigkeitstyp, die in einem ersten Bereich W1 auf einer Hauptfläche bereitgestellt ist, eine Isolierschicht 16, die in einem Isolierbereich W3 neben einem zweiten Bereich W2 auf der ersten Halbleiterschicht bereitgestellt ist; eine zweite Halbleiterschicht 13 von einem zweiten Leitfähigkeitstyp, die so bereitgestellt ist, dass sie sich in dem zweiten Bereich W2 über die Hauptfläche erstreckt und in dem Isolierbereich W3 über die Isolierschicht erstreckt; eine transparente leitende Schicht 17, die auf der ersten Halbleiterschicht 12 und der zweiten Halbleiterschicht 13 bereitgestellt ist; eine erste Metallelektrode 21, die in dem ersten Bereich W1 bereitgestellt ist, und eine zweite Metallelektrode 26, die in dem zweiten Bereich W2 bereitgestellt ist. Die zweite Metallelektrode 26 ist so gebildet, dass sie einen überhängenden Abschnitt aufweist, der sich der ersten Metallelektrode 21 mit zunehmender Entfernung ...

VERFAHREN ZUM KONTAKTIEREN UND Verfahren zum Kontaktieren und Verschalten von Solarzellen und damit hergestellter Solarzellenverbund

Method and Apparatus for dividing a thin film device into separate cells

A method and apparatus for dividing into cells, a thin film device which may be a solar cell, lighting panel or battery; the device having a first layer which is a lower electrode layer, a second layer which is an active layer and a third layer which is an upper electrode layer, the layers each being continuous over the device; the dividing of the cells and the electrical series connection between adjacent cells to be carried out in series of passes of a process head across the device, the process head performing both the respective cutting and filling steps, the steps allowing formation of isolating insulator 10 in three layer cut 6; cell bridging conductor 13 connecting the lower electrode in one cell with the upper electrode in the adjacent cell, over the isolating insulator 10, in upper two-layer cut 7; and single layer cut 8 in the upper electrode; where the insulator and conductor are provided by ink-jet printing, the process head performing at least two of the steps each on separate ...

Photovoltaic device

Solar cell module and systems incorporating same

Disconnection of a string carrying direct current power

Conductive pastes for solar cells

Photovoltaic building elements

Photoelectric conversion device and method of manufacture

A photoelectric conversion device comprises a plurality of series- connected semiconductor elements (U1, U2 .. Un) formed on an insulating substrate (1) and each element comprise a first electrode (E1, E2 .. En) formed on the substrate, a non-single- crystal photoelectric semiconductor layer (Q1, Q2 .. Qn) and a second electrode (F1, F2 ..Fn) with the first electrode (Ei) of an element (Ui) in the series array connected to the second electrode (Fi+1) of the next element (Ui+1) in the array by means of a coupling portion (Ki). For enhancing the stability of the device the electrode layers (Ei, Fi), or at least one of them, are made as a multi-layer structure with a layer of electrically- conductive metal oxide contacting the ...

A method of manufacturing a photovoltaic component and photovoltaic module

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Photovoltaikbauteils (P), welches aus einzelnen, in Serie geschalteten Solarzellen (E1…E9) besteht, wobei in jeder Solarzelle Halbleiterkörner (3) in einer Isolierschicht (2) angeordnet sind, aus welcher die Halbleiterkörner an einer Frontseite vorragen, an einer gegenüberliegenden Rückseite auf einer leitenden Unterschicht (8) sitzen und an der Frontseite mit einer leitenden Frontkontaktschicht (4) in elektrischer Verbindung stehen, wobei zwischen benachbarten Solarzellen (E1, E2) ein Trenngraben (5) vorgesehen ist, in dessen Bereich die Solarzellen elektrisch dadurch miteinander in Serie geschaltet sind, dass je die Frontkontaktschicht einer Solarzelle (E1) mit der leitenden Unterschicht einer benachbarten Solarzelle (E2) verbunden ist. Dabei zunächst ein Photovoltaikbaustein (P) vollflächig ohne Trenngräben hergestellt, wobei auf/in der Isolierschicht Halbleiterkörner (3) in Abstand voneinander angeordnet werden, auf die obere Fläche der Bausteins ...

SOLARMODULSYSTEM

The present invention relates to a module (1) of a photovoltaic system, which comprises a frame (2) for attachment and a fill element (4) and also electrical contacts (6), characterized in that at least two electrical contacts (6) are present in the frame (2) and the module (1) at these electrical contacts can be conductively connected to one or more adjacent modules.

A dye-sensitized solar cell unit, a photovoltaic charger including the dye-sensitized solar cell unit and a method for producing the solar cell unit

The present invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell unit (1) comprising: - a working electrode comprising a porous light-absorbing layer (10), - a porous first conductive layer (12) including conductive material for extracting photo-generated electrons from the light-absorbing layer (10), - a porous insulating layer (105) made of an insulating material, - a counter electrode comprising a porous catalytic conductive layer (106) formed on the opposite side of the porous insulating layer (105), and - an ionic based electrolyte for transferring electrons from the counter electrode to the working electrode and arranged in pores of the porous first conductive layer (12), the porous catalytic conductive layer (106), and the porous insulating layer (105), wherein the first conductive layer (12) comprises an insulating oxide layer (109) formed on the surfaces of the conductive material, and the porous catalytic conductive layer (106) comprises conductive material (107') and catalytic particles ...

Solar cell using a contact frame and method for production thereof

Moldless semiconductor device and photovoltaic device module making use of the same

Micro concentrators elastically coupled with spherical photovoltaic cells

Multi-directional solar energy collector system

The present disclosure provides a multi-directional solar energy collector system. It comprises a light concentration device which includes one or plural light concentration lens and one or plural chambers. By means of the light concentration device, the incoming light can be concentrated once or multiple time, then is guided to the solar cell. The system is able to collect incoming light from various directions without consuming additional power.

Радиоизотопный источник электрического питания

Полезная модель относится к области энергетики и может быть использована для преобразования энергии радиоактивного распада в электрическую.Радиоизотопный источник электрического питания содержит корпус, снабженный внешними электрическими контактами, соединенными посредством электрических проводов с внешними электрическими контактами первого и второго полупроводниковых фотоэлектрических преобразователей, между которыми расположен радиолюминесцентный источник оптического излучения. При этом радиолюминесцентный источник оптического излучения представляет собой гранулированный радиолюминофор с металлическими частицами радиоизотопаNi со средним размером менее 3 мкм и содержанием более 0,1%, которые растворены в оптически-прозрачном компаунде, выполненном в виде слоя толщиной 100-150 мкм, а спектральные диапазоны поглощения фотоэлектрических преобразователей согласованы со спектральным диапазоном оптического излучения радиолюминесцентного источника оптического излучения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 881 U1 (51) МПК G21H 1/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016124524, 20.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.06.2016 05.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 20.06.2016 Адрес для переписки: 432063, Ульяновская обл., г. Ульяновск, ул. Железной Дивизии, 5Б, ООО "Электросервис", Новикову Сергею Геннадьевичу (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Электросервис" (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 20110100439 A1, 05.05.2011. RU 2388087 C2, 27.04.2010. RU 95114068 A, 20.08.1997. EP 387624 A, 19.09.1990. US 5510665 A1, 23.04.1996 . U 1 1 6 9 8 8 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Радиоизотопный источник электрического питания, содержащий корпус, снабженный внешними электрическими контактами, соединенными посредством электрических проводов с внешними электрическими ...

Фотоприемное устройство с хладопроводом

Полезная модель относится к инфракрасной технике, в частности к полупроводниковым матричным охлаждаемым фотоприемным устройствам (МФПУ) для обнаружения инфракрасного (ИК) излучения, криостатируемым газокриогенными машинами охлаждения (ГКМ) и предназначена для применения в тепловизионных системах, устанавливаемых на стационарных или подвижных объектах. Техническим результатом является увеличение эффективности теплового контакта с большой площадью охлаждения фоточувствительного поля, и достигается тем, что в конструкции фотоприемного устройства, криостатируемого ГКМ, содержащего криостат с входным окном, охлаждаемую диафрагму, хладопровод с подложкой, на поверхности которого расположена матрица или набор матриц, в хладопроводе в зазор, между подложкой и наконечником холодного пальца, установлены подпружиненные, независимые друг от друга минихладопроводы, имеющие каждый свой гибкий хладопровод, состоящий, например из пучка графитовых нитей. Предложенная конструкция дает возможность равномерному распределению тепловой и механической нагрузок и увеличивает эффективность теплового контакта. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. Ц 1 173645 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 19 11 ве $ ` а = (3 ВУ +3 648 ул (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ НОГ. 310052 (2014.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017112931, 14.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.04.2017 Дата регистрации: 04.09.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 14.04.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 04.09.2017 Бюл. № 25 Адрес для переписки: 117545, Москва, Днепропетровский пр-д, 4А, стр. ЗА, ОАО "Швабе-Фотосистемы", Управление стратегического планирования и информационных технологий (72) Автор(ы): Гиндин Павел Дмитриевич (КО), Карпов Владимир Владимирович (КП), Кузнецов Николай Сергеевич (КП), Марущенко Андрей Вячеславович (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Швабе-Фотосистемы" (КО) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: 0534194119А), 18 ...

Гибкий фотоэлектрический модуль

Полезная модель относится к области электротехники, а именно к модулям для преобразования энергии солнечного излучения в электричество и может быть использована для электропитания потребителей и заряда аккумуляторов. Гибкий фотоэлектрический модуль содержит единичные фотоэлектрические преобразователи, расположенные внутри центрального электроизолирующего полимерного слоя, расположенные по обеим его сторонам прозрачные защитные электроизолирующие полимерные слои и токосъёмные элементы с низкотемпературным припоем. Каждый токосъёмный элемент образован параллельными проводящими проволоками и прикреплёнными перпендикулярно им поперечными шинами. Проволоки вмонтированы в защитный слой напротив фотоэлектрического преобразователя и покрыты низкотемпературным припоем. Шины расположены между фотоэлектрическими преобразователями и выступают над защитным слоем на толщину центрального слоя. Центральный слой выполнен из гибкого плоского листа с окнами под фотоэлектрические преобразователи и поперечные шины. Полезная модель позволяет упростить изготовление гибкого фотоэлектрического модуля. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 060 U1 (51) МПК H01L 31/05 (2014.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H01L 31/05 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019103927, 12.02.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.03.2019 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 12.02.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 28.03.2019 Бюл. № 10 1 8 8 0 6 0 R U (54) Гибкий фотоэлектрический модуль (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области электротехники, а именно к модулям для преобразования энергии солнечного излучения в электричество и может быть использована для электропитания потребителей и заряда аккумуляторов. Гибкий фотоэлектрический модуль содержит единичные фотоэлектрические преобразователи, расположенные внутри центрального электроизолирующего полимерного слоя, расположенные по обеим его сторонам прозрачные ...

Thin Silicon Sheets for Solar Cells

A thin layer of single-crystal silicon is produced by forming first trenches in a silicon substrate having (111) orientation; forming narrower second trenches at the base of the trenches; anisotropically etching lateral channels ( 4 ) from the second trenches, until adjacent etch fonts ( 16 ) substantially meet; and detaching said layer from the substrate. The trenches may be arranged so that the resultant layer has rows of slots, with the slots in adjacent rows being mutually offset. Solar cells may be formed on strips having two electrical contacts on the same face ( 6 ) of each strip ( 5 ).

Methods for Interconnecting Solar Cells

Methods for interconnecting solar cells to form solar cell modules are disclosed. The methods utilize a non-EVA polymer as the encapsulant and the temperature and pressure conditions of a lamination process to effect interconnection.

Connection sheet for solar battery cell electrode, process for manufacturing solar cell module, and solar cell module

Disclosed is a connection sheet for a solar battery cell electrode, which is a polymer sheet for use in the connection between an electrode for extracting an electric power from a solar battery cell and a wiring member through an electrically conductive adhesive material by heating and pressurizing, and which is intercalated between a heating/pressurizing member and the wiring member upon use.

Solar cell module and method for manufacturing the solar cell module, and mobile device with the solar cell module and method for manufacturing the mobile device

The present invention provides a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a floodlight panel with a light transmission property; solar cells each of which has a light-receiving surface with electrode pads and a non-light-receiving surface opposite to the light-receiving surface, the solar cells being adhered to the floodlight panel so that the light-receiving surface faces the floodlight panel; and a conductive bonding film which is interposed between the floodlight panel and the solar cells and bonds the floodlight panel to the solar cells, wherein the conductive bonding film is used to electrically connect the electrode pads of the solar cells adjacent to one another.

Light harvesting system employing microstructures for efficient light trapping

A light harvesting system employing a focusing array and a photoresponsive layer in which a plurality of microstructured areas is formed. Light received by the focusing array is injected transmissively into the photoresponsive layer through the microstructured areas. The injected light is retained in the photoresponsive layer by at least a total internal reflection and is propagated within the layer until it is substantially absorbed.

Photovoltaic device and method for manufacturing the same

The method includes: steps of forming an n-type diffusion layer having an n-type impurity diffused thereon at a first surface side of a p-type silicon substrate; forming a reflection prevention film on the n-type diffusion layer; forming a back-surface passivation film made of an SiONH film on a second surface of the silicon substrate; forming a paste material containing silver in a front-surface electrode shape on the reflection prevention film; forming a front surface electrode that is contacted to the n-type diffusion layer by sintering the silicon substrate; forming a paste material containing a metal in a back-surface electrode shape on the back-surface passivation film; and forming a back surface electrode by melting a metal in the paste material by irradiating laser light onto a forming position of the back surface electrode and by solidifying the molten metal.

Thermoformable photovoltaic backsheet

The invention relates to high Tg monolithic and multi-layer thermoformable film or sheet useful as a backsheet on a photovoltaic module (PV). A methacrylic-based material is preferred. The film or sheet is formed of a composition having a Tg greater than 110° C. The methacrylic composition may be a blend of a polymethyl methacrylate polymer and a miscible or semi-miscible high Tg polymer, or may be a copolymer containing primarily methyl methacrylate monomer units. The backsheet is optionally covered with a fluoropolymer or acrylic/fiuoropolymer covering on the outside (side facing the environment). The back-sheet can be clear, white, and/or pigmented. The film or sheet is especially useful in concentrating photovoltaic modules (CPV), and is also useful in thin film photovoltaic modules.

Back contacting and interconnection of two solar cells

Method for producing back contacts on silicon solar cells and an interconnection between silicon solar cells where the front surface has been fully treated and the back surface has been processed to the point where the said solar cells can be contacted on the back surface. The method further includes: a) attaching the solar cells onto a transparent superstrate, thereby forming a structure, b) depositing a passivating layer onto the back surface of the structure, c) depositing a silicon material layer onto the back surface of the structure, d) separating the silicon material layer by first areas, e) providing contact sites in areas, f) depositing a metal layer onto the back surface of the structure, g) heating the structure to form silicide, h) optionally opening the metal layer in areas, and i) depositing metal onto the silicide. Device includes solar cells with back contacts and interconnections produced by the method.

Solar energy concentrator

A solar concentrator assembly comprises a segmented wave-guide assembly, a reflective mirror assembly, and an optical target-providing unit. A segmented waveguide assembly comprises a plurality of wave-guide segments, each segment comprising a set of surfaces disposed so as to support TIR propagation of solar energy and a turn mirror affixed thereto and disposed to receive solar energy from a mirror of the reflective mirror assembly and reflect said solar energy into the wave-guide segment at angles compatible with TIR propagation. The reflective mirror assembly comprises a plurality of mirrors each being aligned to reflect the solar energy to a turn mirror affixed to each wave-guide segment. The optical target providing unit converts solar energy from the light propagated in the wave-guide assembly to a different form of energy.

Device, system, and method for sectioning and coupling multiple photovoltaic strings

A photovoltaic system has a power converter connected by power rails to a plurality of photovoltaic strings, each string has serially connected photovoltaic panels and switches. The switches divide each string into sections, and the strings are distributed in electrical parallel paths over a plurality of arrays with one section per string in each array. A first set of strings to be brought online with the power converter is initialized. A drive signal is sent to switches in the initial set of strings to couple the sections in each string of the initial set so that the set of strings come online with the power converter providing voltage and current to the power converter.

Solar Wall Apparatus and Method

A construction panel includes a pane, a construction substrate, and a frame that form an air gap there between. An electrical generator, a water circulator, and an air venting system are in the air gap. First and second reflective coatings are respectively on first surfaces of the pane and the construction substrate. The first surfaces face the air gap. The reflective coatings reflect IR to heat water in the water circulator and heat air in the air gap. First and second antireflective coatings are respectively on a second surface of the pane and on the first reflective coating. The second surface faces away from the air gap. The antireflective coatings transmit electromagnetic radiation to the electrical generator for electricity generation. The heated water, heated air, and electricity may be used in a building to which the construction panel is attached. The solar-construction panel includes a multiple-pane window integrally formed therein.

Opposing Row Linear Concentrator Architecture

A solar concentrator assembly is disclosed. The solar concentrator assembly comprises a first reflective device having a first reflective front side and a first rear side, a second reflective device having a second reflective front side and a second rear side, the second reflective device positioned such that the first reflective front side faces the second rear side, and a support assembly coupled to and supporting the first and second reflective devices, the second reflective device positioned to be vertically offset from the first reflective device.

Substrate structures for integrated series connected photovoltaic arrays and process of manufacture of such arrays

This invention comprises manufacture of photovoltaic cells by deposition of thin film photovoltaic junctions on metal foil substrates. The photovoltaic junctions may be heat treated if appropriate following deposition in a continuous fashion without deterioration of the metal support structure. In a separate operation, an interconnection substrate structure is provided, optionally in a continuous fashion. Multiple photovoltaic cells are then laminated to the interconnection substrate structure and conductive joining methods are employed to complete the array. In this way the interconnection substrate structure can be uniquely formulated from polymer-based materials employing optimal processing unique to polymeric materials. Furthermore, the photovoltaic junction and its metal foil support can be produced in bulk without the need to use the expensive and intricate material removal operations currently taught in the art to achieve series interconnections.

Nanoparticle Plasmon Scattering Layer for Photovoltaic Cells

The present invention relates to nanoparticle compositions for use in photovoltaic cells. Nanoparticles are utilized to provide increased scattering and also wavelength shifting to increase the efficiency of the photovoltaic cells. Exemplary nanoparticles include colloidal metal and fluorescent nanoparticles.

Method for producing a textured plate for a photovoltaic device

A method for producing a polymeric cover plate with a surface relief texture, whereby the at least one surface relief structure is made of structures, whereby each structure has a height of at least 0.5 mm, the method including thermally softening a polymer, bringing the softened polymer via pressure into contact with a mold which contains an inverse image of the desired surface relief texture, and hardening the softened polymer, while maintaining the pressure between the polymer and the mold.

Electrical interconnects for photovoltaic modules and methods thereof

System and method for interconnecting photovoltaic modules. The system includes a first photovoltaic module and a second photovoltaic module. The first photovoltaic module includes a first bus bar and a first interconnect tab connected to the first bus bar. The second photovoltaic module includes a second bus bar and a second interconnect tab connected to the second bus bar. The system for interconnecting photovoltaic modules additionally includes a module interconnector configured to interconnect the first and the second photovoltaic modules. The module interconnector includes an interconnection component and an interconnection protector. Additionally, the system for interconnecting photovoltaic modules includes a first connection component connecting the interconnection component to the first interconnect tab of the first photovoltaic module and a second connection component connecting the interconnection component to the second interconnect tab of the second photovoltaic module.

Solar cell panel

A solar cell panel is discussed. The solar cell panel includes a plurality of solar cells each including a substrate and an electrode part positioned on a surface of the substrate, an interconnector for electrically connecting at least one of the plurality of solar cells to another of the plurality of solar cells, and a conductive adhesive film including a resin and a plurality of conductive particles dispersed in the resin. The conductive adhesive film is positioned between the electrode part of the at least one of the plurality of solar cells and the interconnector to electrically connect the electrode part of the at least one of the plurality of solar cells to the interconnector. A width of the interconnector is equal to or greater than a width of the conductive adhesive film.

Solar system and solar tracking method for solar system

The invention provides a solar system and a solar tracking method for a solar system. An exemplary embodiment of a solar system includes a substrate comprising a solar cell array disposed thereon. An optical element array is disposed over the substrate to concentrate sunbeams onto the solar cell array. An actuator is affixed to the substrate, wherein the actuator shifts the substrate along an axis direction. A feedback module is electrically coupled to the substrate and the actuator, wherein the feedback module respectively measures a first, a second and a third voltage of the solar cell array corresponding to the first, the second and the third position, and finds a maximum voltage among the first, second and third voltages, thereby defining a maximum feedback position at which the maximum voltage occurs.

Solar concentrator

Apparatus ( 24 ), including a photovoltaic cell ( 22 ) and a concave primary reflector ( 26 ) configured to focus a first portion of incoming radiation toward a focal point ( 30 ). The apparatus also includes a secondary reflector ( 38 ), which is positioned between the concave primary reflector and the focal point so as to direct the focused radiation toward the photovoltaic cell, and which has a central opening ( 44 ) aligned with the photovoltaic cell. The apparatus further includes a transmissive concentrator ( 54 ), positioned so as to focus a second portion of the incoming radiation through the central opening onto the photovoltaic cell.

Primary locating feature

A solar collector assembly with at least one primary locator feature. The solar collector assembly has housing having at least one wall and at least one mirror for directing rays of light toward a secondary objective. Each mirror of the solar collector assembly has a back side and a reflective side and at least one primary locating feature for connecting the mirror to the housing. The primary locating feature has a guide bushing that is operably connected to the at least one wall of the housing. A stud of the primary locating feature has a first end connected to a mirror bracket and second end extending through the guide bushing. The stud has a longitudinal axis that extends between the mirror bracket and the guide bushing for allowing the mirror to be positioned along the longitudinal axis relative to the at least one wall of the housing.

Film used for solar cell module and module thereof

The present invention is directed to a film used for a solar cell module and the module thereof, in which the film includes a substrate and at least one light-regulating layer, and the light-regulating layer includes a fluoro resin and a plurality of light diffusing additives. By applying the film of the subject invention in a solar cell module, the film can make the solar cell have good light utilization.

Optoelectronic semiconductor bodies having a reflective layer system

An optoelectronic semiconductor body ( 1 ) having an active semiconductor layer sequence ( 10 ) and a reflective layer system ( 20 ) is described. The reflective layer system ( 20 ) comprises a first radiation-permeable layer ( 21 ), which adjoins the semiconductor layer sequence ( 10 ), and a metal layer ( 23 ) on the side of the first radiation-permeable layer ( 21 ) facing away from the semiconductor layer sequence ( 10 ). The first radiation-permeable layer ( 21 ) contains a first dielectric material. Between the first radiation-permeable layer ( 21 ) and the metal layer ( 23 ) there is disposed a second radiation-permeable layer ( 22 ) which contains an adhesion-improving material. The metal layer ( 23 ) is applied directly to the adhesion-improving material. The adhesion-improving material differs from the first dielectric material and is selected such that the adhesion of the metal layer ( 23 ) is improved in comparison with the adhesion on the first dielectric material.

Junction box

A junction box connected to a plurality of solar cell panels connected in series and under control a control device, includes a plurality of diodes, two ports, a switch, and a communication module. The plurality of diodes is forwardly connected in series to form a diode string with two ends, and each of the plurality of diodes is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of solar cell panels in parallel. The two ports are respectively connected to the two ends of the diode string and the plurality of solar cell panels, and output DC power of the plurality of solar cell panels. The switch is connected between the diode string and the two ports. The communication module is connected to the switch, and receives control signals from the control device to turn on or off the switch to control output of the DC power of the solar cell panels from the two ports.

Energy conversion device for photovoltaic cells

An energy conversion device is provided for use, for example, in a photovoltaic solar cell. The device includes an up conversion composite material disposed in cavities in a semiconductor material or in a heat spreader bonded to the solar cell. The up conversion composite material is formed from a mixture of at least two different up conversion materials formed as crystal grains dispersed within an optically transmitting dispersion medium. The up conversion materials may include a crystal material doped with dopant atoms capable of absorbing photons having wavelengths longer than an absorption edge of the semiconductor material and emitting photons having wavelengths shorter than the absorption edge. In this manner, more photons can be utilized in the solar cell and optical coupling between the semiconductor material and the up conversion material is increased,

Metamaterial Integrated Solar Concentrator

An optical device including a metamaterial layer having a negative index of refraction for at least one wavelength in the visible range of 400-700 nm, a photovoltaic cell, and an optical waveguide arranged between the metamaterial layer and the photovoltaic cell. The optical waveguide has a first face and second face arranged opposite the first face, the first face having a larger area than the second face, the metamaterial layer positioned at the first face of the optical waveguide and the photovoltaic cell positioned at the second face of the optical waveguide. The optical device can be a solar collector. The optical waveguide can have a trapezoidal cross section, with the side faces of the waveguide having an angle of tilt sufficient to ensure total internal reflection for all incidence angles within the metamaterial's acceptance cone.

Optical element producing a modulated region of increased light intensity and optically enhanced photovoltaic cell and led lighting device including the same

An optical element has a plano-piano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n 1 and a second material having a lesser refraction index n 2 . Both indices are greater than one. The absolute value of the index contrast, log 10 (n 1 /n 2 ), is in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.17, preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.05. The materials have an induced absorbance rate ΔAbs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4, preferably less than or equal to about 0.2. The materials are arranged such that an interface with at least one cusp is defined therebetween. The cusp has an apex pointed toward the material having the greater index of refraction. The cusp is operative to produce a region of increased light intensity on one surface of the optical element in response to light incident on the other surface of the optical element.

Photovoltaic devices

A photovoltaic device including a composite down-converting layer disposed on the device, is presented. The composite down-converting layer includes down-converting material particles dispersed in a matrix. The size of the down-converting material particles is a function of a difference in respective refractive indices (Δn) of the down-converting material and the matrix such that: (i) for Δn less than about 0.05, the size of down-converting material particles is in a range from about 0.5 micron to about 10 microns, and (ii) for Δn at least about 0.05, the size of down-converting material particles is in a range from about 1 nanometer to about 500. A photovoltaic module having a plurality of such photovoltaic devices is also presented.

Backside nanoscale texturing to improve IR response of silicon solar cells and photodetectors

The absorption coefficient of silicon for infrared light is very low and most solar cells absorb very little of the infrared light energy in sunlight. Very thick cells of crystalline silicon can be used to increase the absorption of infrared light energy but the cost of thick crystalline cells is prohibitive. The present invention relates to the use of less expensive microcrystalline silicon solar cells and the use of backside texturing with diffusive scattering to give a very large increase in the absorption of infrared light. Backside texturing with diffusive scattering and with a smooth front surface of the solar cell results in multiple internal reflections, light trapping, and a large enhancement of the absorption of infrared solar energy.

Solar tracking and concentration device

A solar tracking and concentration device, including at least one reflecting unit, a receiving unit, a controlling device, and a sensing device, is provided. The reflecting unit having a reflecting surface reflects and concentrates sunlight. The receiving unit having a receiving surface is used to receive the sunlight reflected and reflected by the reflecting unit. The receiving unit and the reflecting unit face each other. According to the position and the time of the reflecting unit, the controlling device controls a rotation angle of the reflecting unit. The sensing device on the receiving unit may detect an inclination direction of the reflecting unit and output a first feedback signal to the controlling device to calibrate a direction of the reflecting unit facing the sun.

Photovoltaic module dehumidifier

Dehumidifier for photovoltaic modules, of a series of photovoltaic concentration modules, formed by a common air inlet and outlet access that communicates all the modules, and which passes through a bed of moisture absorbing material, having an electrical self-adjusted resistance ( 15 ) installed therein. The circuit is completed with a solenoid valve ( 13 ), a flow switch ( 19 ), a non-return valve ( 12 ); a pressure switch ( 16 ) and a timer relay ( 20 ). The process is based on pressure differences existing within the photovoltaic modules throughout the day, and consists of two steps: drying air by passing through the bed of absorbent material before entering into the photovoltaic modules and the regeneration of the drying system, which can be automatically or manually by connecting a compressor or fan.

Solar cell panel and method for manufacturing the same

A solar cell panel and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell panel includes a plurality of solar cells each including a substrate and a plurality of electrode parts positioned on a surface of the substrate, an interconnector electrically connecting the electrode parts of adjacent ones of the plurality of solar cells to one another, and conductive adhesive films including a resin and a plurality of conductive particles dispersed in the resin. The conductive adhesive films is pressed between the electrode parts and the interconnector to electrically connect the electrode parts to the interconnector. A plurality of uneven portions are positioned on at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the interconnector.

Photovoltaic module and photovoltaic device

The invention relates to a photovoltaic module (PVM) for installation in a photovoltaic device, wherein the photovoltaic module (PVM) comprises an arrangement of a plurality of solar cell strings (ST), each made of a number of solar cells connected in series, and wherein the arrangement of the solar cell string (ST) is received in an enclosure (E) formed of a plurality of module part (FRM, GLP, BP), and wherein the module parts (FRM, GLP, BP) are designed in an electrically conductive manner and are interconnected, so that the enclosure (E) implements an electrostatically effective casing of the at least one solar cell string (ST). In order to prevent high field intensities in the interior of the enclosure (E), the enclosure (E) has at least one contact element (R; EMB) for connecting the potential (PA; PA′) of the electrostatically effective casing to at least one defined electrical potential.

Optical Device

An improved optoelectronic device is described, which employs optically responsive nanoparticles and utilises a non-radiative energy transfer mechanism. The nanoparticles are disposed on the sidewalls of one or more cavities, which extend from the surface of the device through the electronic structure and penetrate the energy transfer region. The nanoparticles are located in close spatial proximity to an energy transfer region, whereby energy is transferred non-radiatively to or from the electronic structure through non-contact dipole-dipole interaction. According to the mode of operation, the device can absorb light energy received from the device surface via the cavity and then transfer this non-radiatively or can transfer energy non-radiatively and then emit light energy towards the surface of the device via the cavity. As such, the deice finds application in light emitting devices, photovoltaic (solar) cells, displays, photodetectors, lasers and single photon devices.

Method of trimming a solar energy assembly

A method of electrically eliminating defective solar cell units that are disposed within an integrated solar cells module and a method of trimming an output voltage of the integrated solar cells module are provided, where the solar cells module has a large number (e.g., 50 or more) of solar cell units integrally disposed therein and initially connected in series one to the next. The method includes providing a corresponding plurality of repair pads, each integrally extending from a respective electrode layer of the solar cell units, and providing a bypass conductor integrated within the module and extending adjacent to the repair pads. Pad-to-pad spacings and pad-to-bypass spacings are such that pad-to-pad connecting bridges may be selectively created between adjacent ones of the repair pads and such that pad-to-bypass connecting bridges may be selectively created between the repair pads and the adjacently extending bypass conductor.

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Light trapping optical cover

A light trapping optical cover employing an optically transparent layer with a plurality of light deflecting elements. The transparent layer is configured for an unimpeded light passage through its body and has a broad light input surface and an opposing broad light output surface. The light deflecting elements deflect light incident into the transparent layer at a sufficiently high bend angle with respect to a surface normal and direct the deflected light toward a light harvesting device adjacent to the light output surface. The deflected light is retained by means of at least TIR in the system formed by the optical cover and the light harvesting device which allows for longer light propagation paths through the photoabsorptive layer of the device and for an improved light absorption. The optical cover may further employ a focusing array of light collectors being pairwise associated with the respective light deflecting elements.

Solar power charge and distribution for a vehicle

A solar energy charge and management system for a vehicle including a photovoltaic apparatus for receiving solar energy and converting the solar energy to electrical energy. The system includes a user interface for selecting a predetermined solar power mode and a controller operatively in communication with the user interface. The interface allows for selectively distributing energy from the photovoltaic apparatus to operate a vehicle component associated with the selected solar power mode.

Parabolic light concentrating trough

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with photovoltaic cells, light emitting devices and the like. Reflective regions are formed on a sheet of flexible, non-metallic sheet material. The sheet material is folded to at least partially define a finished shape. Supports complete and maintain the folded condition such that one or more truncated parabolic troughs are defined. Incident light may be received and concentrated, or emitted light concentrated and projected, by way of the troughs.

Thin-film solar battery and method for manufacturing the same

A thin-film solar battery is constructed such that it includes a translucent insulating substrate, a first transparent conductive film formed of a crystalline transparent conductive film on the translucent insulating substrate, with an uneven structure on a surface thereof, a second transparent conductive film formed of a transparent conductive film on the first transparent conductive film, with an uneven structure on a surface thereof, where the uneven structure is more gentle than the uneven structure of the first transparent conductive film, a power generation layer formed on the second transparent conductive film and having at least one crystalline layer to generate power, and a backside electrode layer formed of a light-reflective conductive film on the power generation layer. A substantially convex hollow portion projecting from the translucent insulating substrate is provided between adjacent convex portions in the uneven structure of the first transparent conductive film.

Folded fin heat sink

In one embodiment, a heat sink comprising a folded fin is disclosed. The folded fin comprises a base portion, an offset portion extending away from the base portion, the offset portion having a width, a narrowing tapering portion having a maximum width equal to the width of the offset portion, and an extension portion extending away from the narrowing tapering portion, the extension portion having a width smaller than the width of the offset portion.

Solar cells with magnetically enhanced up-conversion

A method of magnetically enhancing up-conversion components includes providing at least one of up-conversion material and sensitizer material (i.e. up-conversion components), generally in conjunction with a semiconductor solar cell, and positioning magnetic apparatus adjacent the up-conversion components to supply a magnetic field to the up-conversion components. The magnetic field has an intensity and direction selected to enhance operation of the up-conversion components.

Solar cell module having interconnector and method of fabricating the same

A solar cell module having an interconnector and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells and an interconnector including a first area electrically connected to one of two adjacent solar cells of the plurality of solar cells, a second area electrically connected to the other of the two adjacent solar cells, and a third area connecting the first area to the second area. At least one of the first area and the second area of the interconnector has at least one uneven surface, and the third area of the interconnector has a substantially planarized surface.

High concentration photovoltaic module

A high concentration photovoltaic module, including a plurality of Fresnel concentrating lenses, serving as lenses for solar radiation concentration, which form a group or array arranged on a “V” shaped structure, which reduces the amount of air contained therein, thus minimizing effects of moisture on active elements of the system, attached by a sealed attachment mechanism, and wherein, at the base, there are a plurality of predetermined cavities each of which house a photovoltaic receiver including at least one photovoltaic cell on which a secondary optical element is placed, improving acceptance angle, thus multiplying electric energy generation capacity of the photovoltaic cells and durability thereof, and includes side parts screwed to the structure which minimize torsion stress caused by attachment to the tracker.

Concentrated spectrally separated multiconverter photoboltaic systems and methods thereof

A solar conversion apparatus and method includes two or more conversion cells and a reflector assembly. Each of the two or more solar conversion cells is responsive to a different one of at least a first band of wavelengths from solar radiation and a second band of wavelengths from the solar radiation. The reflector assembly comprises at least two integrated reflective sections. One of the at least two reflective sections is positioned to reflect and direct the first band of wavelengths towards one of the two or more solar conversion cells and another one of the at least two reflective sections is positioned to reflect and direct the second band of wavelengths towards another one of the two or more solar conversion cells. At least one of the two integrated reflective structures further comprises a Fresnel microstructure.

Thin film solar cell module and manufacturing method thereof

Discussed are a thin film solar cell module and a method of fabricating the same. A solar cell module includes a substrate; and a transparent electrode layer. The transparent electrode layer in turn includes a first electrode layer provided on the substrate; and a second electrode layer provided on the first electrode layer, wherein the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are made of different materials and the second electrode layer is locally formed on portions of the first electrode layer. Accordingly, the transparent electrode layer exhibits improved transmittance of monochromatic light as well as increased light scattering, thereby enhancing efficiency of the thin film solar cell module.

Method of enhancing irradiance profile from solar concentrator

Embodiments of the present invention include structures and methods for enhancing illumination uniformity from solar concentrators. Certain embodiments may use features on a reflective layer to globally correct for deviation in reflective behavior from a desired shape. Local features such as facets on a reflective layer are formed such that the resulting illumination profile represents a superposition of multiple facets. Features may be formed on a back film to correct the reflectance of the back film. In some embodiments, features may be formed on a front film to correct a profile from refraction. In some embodiments the corrections are for line concentrators. Global and local correction techniques may be used together, and may be used on front film or reflective film(s) together or separately. Global and/or local correction may also be used in combination with other approaches, such as secondary optic receiver compensation.

Solar cell module, solar power generating apparatus, and window

In order to realize a transparent solar cell module with a high design freedom, a solar cell module ( 10 ) includes a light guide plate ( 1 ) and a solar cell element ( 2 ). The light guide plate ( 1 ) includes, on its back surface opposite to its light entry surface, traveling direction changing sections ( 11 ) for changing a traveling direction of light incident via the light entry surface. Each of the traveling direction changing sections ( 11 ) includes a first inclined surface ( 11 a ) for reflecting the light incident via the light entry surface and a second inclined surface ( 11 b ). The solar cell element ( 2 ) is provided on, among intersecting surfaces which intersect with the light entry surface of the light guide plate ( 1 ), an end face that light reflected by the first inclined surface ( 11 a ) reaches.

Template for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell manufacturing and methods of use

A template 100 for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation for use in three-dimensional thin-film solar cells. The template 100 comprises a substrate which comprises a plurality of posts 102 and a plurality of trenches 104 between said plurality of posts 102 . The template 100 forms an environment for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation.

Photovoltaic module having a front support structure for redirecting incident light onto a photovoltaic cell

Embodiments of a method and apparatus are described which provide a photovoltaic module in which light is diverted away from inactive areas of the photovoltaic module to active areas which generate electrical charges. A front support structure of a module is configured to redirect incident light to the active areas.

Conversion solar cell

A conversion solar cell structure responds to a greater portion of the solar spectrum. The solar-cell structure has a solar cell and a conversion material disposed over the solar cell.

Photoelectric conversion element and solar cell

Provided is a photoelectric conversion element that has an nip structure formed of amorphous silicon and that is improved in energy conversion efficiency by a structure in which an n + -type a-Si layer is in contact with a transparent electrode formed by an n + -type ZnO layer. This makes it possible to realize photoelectric conversion elements and a solar cell module or facility with large area and high power with an influence on the global resources minimized.

Apparatus, systems and methods for collecting solar energy

Apparatuses and systems for collecting solar energy may include a plurality of holographic optical elements (HOEs) associated with a photovoltaic (PV) cell. Material layers containing HOEs may be attached to directly to a surface of a PV cell or attached to the surface of the module that houses a PV cell. The HOEs alter the angle of incoming sunlight such that the angle of incidence (AOI) of the sunlight on the PV cell is within an accepted angle of acceptance (AOA). In one embodiment one or more material layers have HOEs formed therein and are arranged with respect to the photovoltaic cell such that the plurality of HOEs redirect sunlight along at least one axis when the sunlight is outside a defined AOA and permit sunlight to pass through the at least one material layer without being redirected when the sunlight is within the defined AOA.

Integrated semiconductor solar cell package

A device containing a solar cell is provided in the form of a stacked package that has a planar arrangement of conductive laminates at or below the surface of a heat sink. The planar alignment allows placement of electrical connections below the surface of the heat sink and reduces the vertical profile of the device, making it easier to be hermetically sealed. In specific embodiments the solar cell substrate is embedded within the heat sink during the manufacturing phase, eliminating the need for a thermally conductive substrate between the solar cell and the heat sink.

Solar cell, module, array, network, and power grid

The present invention teaches a solar cell, a solar module, a solar array, a network of solar arrays, and also a solar power grid suitable for providing power for industrial, residential and transportation use. A solar cell or solar module including a plurality of solar cells can be made in a structure configured to have the appearance of natural foliage. Accordingly, a solar array including a plurality of solar modules each including at least one solar cell can be made to resemble a palm tree, a deciduous tree, an evergreen tree, or other type of natural foliage. A network of solar arrays can be made to resemble a row or grove of palm trees, and thus meet the functional and aesthetic demands of landscape architecture. The network of solar arrays can extend for many miles alongside roads, highways, railways, pipelines, or canals, and can further include means for storing and transmitting electric power. In particular, a network of solar arrays can be in communication with recharging stations for use by electric and hybrid transportation vehicles. Accordingly, a network of solar arrays can form at least a portion of a solar power grid.

Correction wedge for leaky solar array

A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna.

Orthogonal scattering features for solar array

A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna.

Solar cell element and solar cell module

A semiconductor substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, a first electrode, and a second electrode are arranged. The first electrode comprises a plurality of main electrodes located on the first surface and a plurality of first output taking parts electrically connected to the plurality of main electrodes and located on the second surface. The second electrode comprises one pair of collection parts located on the second surface to sandwich the first output taking parts and a connection part that electrically connects the one pair of collection parts to each other. The plurality of main electrodes comprise a first group located at first intervals and a second group located at second intervals. Third intervals between the first group and the second group are larger than the first and second intervals, and the connection part is located at positions corresponding to the third interval on the second surface.

Manufacture method for photovoltaic module

The invention permits a plurality of strips of resin adhesive film having a desired width and unwound from a single feeding reel to be simultaneously pasted on a solar cell. For this purpose, the invention comprises the steps of: unwinding a resin adhesive film sheet from a reel on which the resin adhesive film sheet is wound; splitting the unwound resin adhesive film into two or more film strips in correspondence to lengths of wiring material to bond; pasting the strips of resin adhesive film on an electrode of the solar cell; and placing the individual lengths of wiring material on the electrode of the solar cell having the plural strips of resin adhesive film pasted thereon and thermally setting the resin adhesive film by heating so as to fix together the electrode of the solar cell and the wiring material.

Solar cell module and manufacturing method thereof

A solar cell module of the present invention is arranged such that is at least one of two-dimensionally arranged solar cells is positioned on an extended line of a boundary line between other adjacent solar cells. This makes it possible to provide a solar cell module which is less likely to be broken even if a bending stress and/or a twisting stress is applied, as compared to a conventional solar cell module.

High efficiency micromorph tandem cells

A method for manufacturing a micromorph tandem cell is disclosed. The micromorph tandem cell comprises a μc-Si:H bottom cell and an a-Si:H top cell, an LPCVD ZnO front contact layer and a ZnO back contact in combination with a white reflector. The method comprises the steps of applying an AR—Anti-Reflecting—concept to the micromorph tandem cell; implementing an intermediate reflector in the micromorph tandem cell. The micromorph tandem cell can achieve a stabilized efficiency of 10.6%.

Lens sheet and photoelectric conversion module

A lens sheet is provided which is configured to create, below the lens sheet, a region not irradiated with light when light is incident on the lens sheet from above. A photoelectric conversion element is efficiently irradiated with light incident on the lens sheet. In addition, a high-efficiency photoelectric conversion module is provided. The lens sheet includes a light-transmitting substrate having lens arrays on both sides, and the lens arrays each have lens regions and non-lens regions placed alternately (in stripes), in which an end portion of each lens region on the front side overlaps with an end portion of each lens region on the back side.

Photovoltaic module

The present invention provides a photovoltaic module with bypass diodes that has a high electricity generating capacity per unit area and high productivity. This photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic cell assembly in which a plurality of photovoltaic cells are electrically connected in series, and a diode assembly in which a plurality of diodes are formed on a substrate in the arrangement that is consistent with the arrangement of the photovoltaic cells to which the diodes are to be attached. The diode assembly is disposed on a non-light receiving side of the photovoltaic cells, and the diodes are electrically connected to the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cell assembly and the diode assembly are sealed and united by a sealant.

Unitized photovoltaic assembly

A unitized photovoltaic assembly is disclosed. The unitized photovoltaic assembly consists of a unitary frame designed to retain a plurality of photovoltaic modules. The unitary frame is formed by orienting a plurality of rails in the lateral direction above and mounted too a plurality of struts oriented in the vertical direction. Once the unitary frame is formed, photovoltaic modules slide into slots running the length of the rails and are thus retained in the unitary frame. Also added to the unitary frame are a series of power conversion elements, retaining brackets, mounting brackets, and cleaning elements. The completed unitized photovoltaic assembly can be fabricated off-site, transported as a single unit and installed to a roof or other surface with the use of a specialized lifting frame, also disclosed. Additional unitized photovoltaic assemblies can be mechanically and electrically interconnected to form a complete photovoltaic system.

Electronic device

Provided is an electronic device including a small-area solar power generation system which is capable of efficiently generating power. A mobile device ( 10 ) includes: an optical module ( 2 ); and a storage section ( 1 ), the optical module ( 2 ) including: a light guide section which has a light receiving surface for receiving light from outside and guides the light thus received; and a solar cell element which is provided on an end face of the light guide section, the end face intersecting the light receiving surface, and receives the light thus guided through the light guide section, and the storage section ( 1 ) storing the optical module ( 2 ) so that the optical module can be drawn out from the storage section.

Solar cell module and solar energy generating device

To provide a solar power generating and heat collecting system capable of efficient power generation and heat collection with a small-area solar cell element, a solar cell module ( 10 ) includes a power generating section ( 1 ) and a heat collecting section ( 4 ). The power generating section ( 1 ) includes: a light guide section ( 2 ) having a light receiving surface for receiving light from outside, the light guide section being for guiding light received on the light receiving surface; and a solar cell element ( 3 ) provided on an end face intersecting the light receiving surface of the light guide section ( 2 ), the solar cell element being for receiving light guided through the light guide section ( 2 ). The heat collecting section ( 4 ) is provided so as to face an opposite surface opposite the light receiving surface of the light guide section ( 2 ). In short, the power generating section ( 1 ) and the heat collecting section ( 4 ) are stacked on top of each other to constitute the solar cell module ( 10 ).

Solar concentrator and production method thereof

The invention relates to a solar concentrator comprising a solid body consisting of a transparent material that has a light coupling surface and a light decoupling surface, the solid body having a light guide part that tapers towards the light decoupling surface, being located between the light coupling surface and the light decoupling surface and being delimited by a light guide surface between the light coupling surface and the light decoupling surface, the light guide surface merging into the light decoupling surface with a constant first derivation. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a solar concentrator, wherein the transparent material is precision-moulded between the moulds.

Solar cell module

A solar cell module may include a plurality of solar cells, each solar cell including a substrate and an electrode part formed on the substrate, an interconnector electrically connecting adjacent solar cells, and a conductive adhesive film disposed between the electrode part and the interconnector, and electrically connecting the electrode part with the interconnector. The conductive adhesive film may include a resin and a plurality of conductive particles. The plurality of conductive particles may include a plurality of first particles each including a low melting point metal and a plurality of second particles each including a high melting point metal having a higher melting point than a melting point of the plurality of first particles.

Light trapping architecture for photovoltaic and photodector applications

There is disclosed photovoltaic device structures which trap admitted light and recycle it through the contained photosensitive materials to maximize photoabsorption. For example, there is disclosed a photosensitive optoelectronic device comprising: a first reflective layer comprising a thermoplastic resin; a second reflective layer substantially parallel to the first reflective layer; a first transparent electrode layer on at least one of the first and second reflective layer; and a photosensitive region adjacent to the first electrode, wherein the first transparent electrode layer is substantially parallel to the first reflective layer and adjacent to the photosensitive region, and wherein the device has an exterior face transverse to the planes of the reflective layers where the exterior face has an aperture for admission of incident radiation to the interior of the device.

Solar power generation apparatus

A solar power generation apparatus includes a solar cell panel body formed in a tube shape, and a reflection plate installed such that reflected light is incident to the solar cell panel body, wherein the solar cell panel body can be rotated around a shaft center of the tube shape.

Buss Bar Strip

A buss bar strip for mounting to a solar panel to electrically connect to a series of electrical lines extending from solar cells. The buss bar strip can include a thin elongate flat flexible strip of insulative material having a longitudinal length. A predetermined pattern of elongate conductors can be longitudinally disposed on the insulative strip in at least two rows along the longitudinal length and electrically isolated from each other. Each conductor can have a predetermined position, length, and spacing from each other on the insulative strip for laterally electrically connecting to selected electrical lines from the solar cells at lateral electrical connection points located along the length of the conductor on exposed surfaces on the conductor.

Solar cell and assembly of a plurality of solar cells

The invention relates to a solar cell ( 1 ), comprising a front side ( 10 ) and rear side ( 20 ). In use, the front side ( 10 ) is turned towards the light, on account of which charge carriers accumulate on the front side ( 10 ) and charge carriers of an opposite type accumulate on the rear side ( 20 ). The front side ( 10 ) is provided with a first pattern ( 13 ) of conductive elements ( 51, 52 ) which are connected to first contact points ( 15 ) on the rear side ( 20 ) by means of a number of vias ( 14 ) in the solar cell. The rear side ( 20 ) is provided with a second pattern of conductive elements ( 22 ) which are connected to second contact points ( 21 ) on the rear side ( 20 ). The first and second contact points ( 15, 21 ) are situated along a number of lines ( 30 ). The first contact points ( 15 ) are situated on a first side of the lines ( 30 ) and the second contact points ( 21 ) are situated on a second side of the lines ( 30 ).

Solar cell module and method for forming the same

A solar cell module includes lower and upper substrates that are spaced apart from each other, a plurality of spaced apart solar cells, a plurality of gratings, and a light-transmissive encapsulant disposed between the lower and upper substrates to encapsulate the solar cells and the gratings. Each of the gratings has a grating center, and four reflecting regions formed around the grating center. Each of the reflecting regions has a light entrance face that has a plurality of valleys and peaks. The valleys and peaks alternate with each other along a direction from the grating center to a corresponding one of the corners of a corresponding one of the four adjacent solar cells.

Solar concentrator

The light concentrator having a primary optical element which has an optical axis and a core comprising a rigid body which is co-linear with the optical axis and configured to support the primary optical element.

Arrangement and circuit, and method for interconnecting flat solar cells

The invention relates to an arrangement and circuit, and to a method for interconnecting flat rigid or flexible solar cells, the photoelectrical active layers thereof being applied to an insulating substrate material. The aim of the invention is provide a novel arrangement and circuit and an associated method for interconnecting flat solar cells, reducing the risk of short circuit and the inactive surface area in the matrix composite of the solar module and selectively allowing simple interconnection, both as a parallel circuit and as a series circuit in production. The solar cells ( 1 ) in the arrangement and circuit of flat rigid or flexible solar cells are disposed overlapping in the contact area to one or more adjacent solar cells ( 1 ). Said solar cells ( 1 ) are interconnected to each other directly once or a plurality of times in a novel manner, having a contact material ( 10 ) at the overlapping area to each other, used in contact material ( 10 ) or switching points ( 22 ).

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Shielding of Interior Diode Assemblies from Compression Forces in Thin-Film Photovoltaic Modules

A method and apparatus for protecting a diode assembly of a photovoltaic module from compressive and tensile forces by providing at least one interior shielding element are provided. According to various embodiments, a photovoltaic module including a first encasing layer, a second encasing layer, at least one photovoltaic cell disposed between the first and second encasing layers, at least one shielded diode assembly disposed on the at least one photovoltaic cell and electrically connected to the at least one photovoltaic cell, and a pottant disposed between the at least one photovoltaic cell and the second encasing layer is provided. A localized shielding element may be used to shield the diode assembly.

Solar cell assembly ii

The present invention relates to a solar cell assembly that includes a solar cell attached to a bonding pad and a cooling substrate, wherein the bonding pad is attached to a surface of the cooling substrate by a thermally conductive adhesive and electrically contacted to the bonding pad and cooling substrate by a bonding wire. Alternatively, the bonding pad is attached to a surface of the cooling substrate by a thermally and electrically conductive adhesive.

Liquid immersing photovoltaic module

The present invention discloses a liquid immersing photovoltaic module, which comprises a baseboard, a transparent cover plate, side walls, solar cells or solar cell module and insulating liquid. The insulating liquid is inside a container formed by baseboard, cover plate and side walls. The baseboard is a transparent plate or a metal plate with fins on lower surface. The solar cells are located on the upper surface of the baseboard. The lower surface of the solar cell module is mounted on the top of a supporting board with fins, and the lower ends of the supporting board fins are installed on the top of the baseboard. This invention allows the solar cell to increase the utilization ratio of incident light, reduce the recombination of current carriers on the surface of solar cells, and increase the current output. Moreover, this invention effectively cools the front and back surfaces of solar cells and quickly removes the heat of the working solar cells, which insures the solar cells working at a fairly high efficiency, increases the durability of the solar cells and reduces the power generation cost.

High efficiency nanostructured photvoltaic device manufacturing

Photovoltaic and Light emitted diode devices comprise of epitaxial wafer of plurality of layers has been proposed. Quantum Dots are deposited onto the micro-nanostructure layer from the light incident direction to increasing light transmission to the active layer. Quantum dots deposited between the light source and the active layer, on the micro-nanostructure layer, to improve light excitation, since it can absorb wavelengths, which are not absorbed by the active layer, and the size and composition of quantum dots can determine its bandgap. A micro-nanostructured layer at the bottom of the PV wafer, which is produced by Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), increases the internal light reflections in the active layer, which increases the efficiency of light absorption and that leads to a photocurrent enhancement.

Light collecting and emitting apparatus, method, and applications

A light guide apparatus includes a light guide layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a transversely oriented side-end surface that forms an output aperture of the light guide, characterized by an index of refraction, n 1 , and further characterized by a length dimension in an intended light propagation direction towards the output aperture, where the intended light propagation direction is a z-axis direction of a Cartesian coordinate system; and a plurality of light injection elements disposed in the form of at least one linear strip in at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the light guide layer, wherein some of the plurality of light injection elements are disposed on one lateral side of the strip and some other of the plurality of light injection elements are disposed on an opposing lateral side of the strip at a rotation angle Δz about the y-axis.

Photoelectric conversion module

A photoelectric conversion module includes a first photoelectric cell, a second photoelectric cell, the second photoelectric cell being adjacent to the first photoelectric cell, a first electrode, the first electrode corresponding to the first photoelectric cell, a second electrode, and a connecting member disposed between the first photoelectric cell and the second photoelectric cell, the connecting member electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode to each other, the connecting member including a first conductive bump, a second conductive bump, and a conductive connector part contacting the first and second conductive bumps.

Photovoltaic devices with light-directing surface features

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with solar energy. An optical material defines light-directing surface features, each configured to direct incident photonic energy away from a respective dead-space. Photovoltaic cells or other entities receive photonic energy propagating through the optical material, including that portion being directed by the light-directing surface features. Various entities can be located within the dead-spaces defined between the photovoltaic cells.

Solar battery string, solar battery module, and solar battery cell

A solar battery string is provided that suppresses a lowering in the mounting density of solar battery cells, that can shorten manufacturing time, and that can prevent solar battery cells from being destroyed. The solar battery string ( 1 ) has a plurality of solar battery cells ( 2 ) and a circuit board ( 3 ). The solar battery cells ( 2 ) have a semiconductor substrate ( 10 ), which has an n-type conductivity region ( 10 c ) and, formed on the reverse face ( 10 b ) side of the semiconductor substrate, an n + -type conductivity region ( 10 d ) and p-type conductivity regions ( 10 e and 10 f ). The circuit board electrically connects the n + -type conductivity region of a solar battery cell ( 2 a ) to the p-type conductivity regions ( 10 e ) of a solar battery cell ( 2 b ), and electrically connects the p-type conductivity regions ( 10 f ) of the solar battery cell ( 2 a ) to the n + -type conductivity region ( 10 d ) of the solar battery cell ( 2 b ).

High-efficiency photovoltaic back-contact solar cell structures and manufacturing methods using thin planar semiconductor absorbers

Back contact back junction solar cell and methods for manufacturing are provided. The back contact back junction solar cell comprises a substrate having a light capturing frontside surface with a passivation layer, a doped base region, and a doped backside emitter region with a polarity opposite the doped base region. A backside passivation layer and patterned reflective layer on the emitter form a light trapping backside mirror. An interdigitated metallization pattern is positioned on the backside of the solar cell and a permanent reinforcement provides support to the cell.

Lens systems for solar energy solutions

An integrated solar lens and lens system that may be active, a hybrid, or a self-powered system. A solar lens is fabricated and configured to concentrate received solar energy onto a solar sensor material, whereby a medium is provided between the lens and the solar sensor material, such as a fluid and a fluid including micro or nano components including transparent microemulsion balls, and ionized particles. Such balls and particles improve the transducing of the solar energy to heat, and which heated fluid can be circulated throughout a system.

Concentrated photovoltaic and thermal system

A concentrated photovoltaic and thermal system is disclosed. The system compromises a photovoltaic receiver assembly that produces highly concentrated solar energy, resulting in efficient energy conversion that requires fewer photovoltaic receivers than an arrangement that lacks such high concentration levels. The receiver assembly comprises a primary optical element that concentrates the source light onto an electromagnetic energy receiver, a secondary optical element to aid in further concentration of the light source, a thermal energy converter and a heat dissipation unit. The photovoltaic receiver assembly is preferably mounted on a tracking system to maximize sun exposure.

Solar module and photovoltaic array

A solar module having a plurality of solar cells, which are interconnected to form a string and have externally accessible string connections, a bypass line having at its two ends a separate externally accessible bypass connection being integrated into the solar module.

Thin-film integrated spectrally-selective plasmonic absorber/ emitter for solar thermophotovoltaic applications

Thin-film integrated spectrally-selective plasmonic absorber/emitter (ISSAE) that is simultaneously (i) an efficient sunlight absorber; (ii) an efficient heat insulator that enables modest sunlight concentration to produce a high temperature by reducing infrared emission by a hot surface; (iii) a spectrally-selective infrared emitter that supplies infrared photons of the right energy to a targeted photovoltaic cell, thereby matching its bandgap. Additionally, said ISSAE is sufficiently thin to enable its use as a wrapping/cloaking material for use with hot storage pipes containing heat exchange fluid. Said ISSAE is incorporated into a number of solar-conversion apparatus, taking advantage of the unique properties of said ISSAE.

Solar system for generating electric power

A solar power generation system for providing operating power for a desired application, the system includes one or more solar-array modules, wherein each of the one or more solar-array modules includes a multiplicity of solar cells and a high efficiency DC to DC power converter. The multiplicity of solar cells is arranged in strings of serial-units electrically connected in parallel to form a crisscross matrix array of solar cells, which matrix allows currents to bypass malfunctioning cells, thereby improving the performance of the system. The power converter includes fast MOSFET transistors having duty cycle that is operationally constant and is almost 50%. Optionally, the power converter includes a plus conductive pad and a minus conductive pad, wherein each of the strings of serial-units is individually wired to the plus conductive pad and the minus conductive pad.

Process and apparatus for producing a substrate

Process for producing a solar cell substrate, where metal particles are deposited on the surface of substrate. Metal particles are produced by liquid flame spraying method in such a way that the mean diameter of the particles to be between 30 nm and 150 nm and the deposition process is controlled in such a way that the average distance between particles is not more than four times the mean diameter of particles. Apparatus for carrying out such process.

Electrical connector for power cable

An electrical connector for a power cable having a lead assembly which forms electrical connections between wires in the cable and contacts to one side of the cable.

Methods of interconnecting thin film solar cells

A photovoltaic module comprises a first group of solar cells; a second group of solar cells; a first interconnection member extending across a first surface of the first group of solar cells and across a first surface of the second group of solar cells to connect the first and second groups of solar cells in parallel; and a second interconnection member extending across a second surface of the first group of solar cells and across a second surface of the second group of solar cells.

High concentrator photovoltaic solar module

The present invention relates generally to a high concentrator photovoltaic (HCPV) solar module with a single paraboloidal reflective optic for each solar cell. The point-focus embodiments described in this present invention can achieve much higher concentration ratios in a smaller area. The truncated narrow parabaloidal reflector has a long focal length to aperture ratio, which is an important characteristic for HCPV modules. Because of the long focal lengths of these HCPV systems, the solar cell receives concentrated light under a narrow high angle of incident light. Single-cell units and arrays are disclosed. A passive cooling system for the printed circuit board that supports the photovoltaic cell is also disclosed.

Method and device for producing a solar panel using a carrier

The invention relates to the production of solar panels which comprise solar cells connected to one another. In this case, various layers are stacked onto one another, such as a film layer, bonding agent, insulating film, solar cells and a support layer. Combining all these layers to form the final panel is carried out on a carrier which stabilizes and supports the stack while it is conveyed past the various treatment stations. The turning over of the stack can also be carried out in a reliable manner by means of such a carrier without shifts between the various components with respect to one another occurring.

Photovoltaic systems and methods

This disclosure provides methods and apparatus for increasing the efficiency of a photovoltaic module. In one aspect, the position of a photovoltaic panel can be updated throughout the day based on whether the solar angle of incidence on the panel falls within a cone of at least 10° about a normal of the panel. For example, the panel can remain stationary when the solar angle of incidence falls within the cone, but when the solar angle of incidence falls outside the cone, the panel can be moved so that the solar angle of incidence falls within the cone.

Use of freestanding nitride veneers in semiconductor devices

Thin freestanding nitride veneers can be used for the fabrication of semiconductor devices. These veneers are typically less than 100 microns thick. The use of thin veneers also eliminates the need for subsequent wafer thinning for improved thermal performance and 3D packaging.