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20080223441 | COMPACT HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR SIMULATOR - A solar simulator for testing photovoltaic cells is disclosed herein. The solar simulator includes a housing having an opening through which light is emitted. The solar simulator employs a plurality of concave cylindrical mirrors and a plurality of flat mirrors that reflect and redirect images of an illuminated light source such that an observer at a target area outside the housing will perceive multiple instances of the illuminated light source. The housing also contains a flat top cover mirror and a flat bottom cover mirror that function to reflect additional light through the opening and toward the target area. | 09-18-2008 |
20080223442 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS HAVING A FILLER LAYER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Devices for converting light into electric current are provided. A representative device has an encasing structure having at least one portion transparent. The encasing structure is configured to pass light energy into an interior of the encasing structure. The device further has a photovoltaic device positioned within the interior of the encasing structure. The photovoltaic device is positioned to receive light energy. The photovoltaic device is operable to transform the light energy into electric current. The device further has a protective space material, disposed between the encasing structure and the photovoltaic device. The protective space material is operable to transmit the light energy. The protective space material is a non-solid material having a physical property such as a viscosity of less than 1×10 | 09-18-2008 |
20080223443 | Optical concentrator, especially for solar photovoltaics - In one embodiment of a solar concentrator, a tailored aspheric lens augments the solar-concentrator performance of a concave mirror, widening its acceptance angle for easier solar tracking, making it more cost-competitive for ultra-large arrays. The molded-glass secondary lens also includes a short rod for reducing the peak concentration on a photovoltaic cell that is optically bonded to the end of the rod. The Simultaneous Multiple Surface method produces lens shapes suitable for a variety of medium and high concentrations by mirrored dishes. Besides the rotationally symmetric parabolic mirror itself, other aspheric deviations therefrom are described, including a free-form rectangular mirror that has its focal region at its edge. | 09-18-2008 |
20080236664 | Method and system for assembling a solar cell package - Method and system for assembling a solar cell package. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for fabricating solar cells for a solar panel. The method includes providing a first substrate member comprising a plurality of photovoltaic strips thereon. The method also includes providing an optical elastomer material overlying a portion of the first substrate member. The method further includes aligning a second substrate member comprising a plurality of optical concentrating elements thereon such that at least one of the optical concentrating elements being operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic strips, the second substrate member comprising an aperture surface region and an exit surface region. In addition, the method includes coupling the first substrate member to the second substrate member to form an interface region along a first peripheral region of the first substrate member and along a second peripheral region of the second substrate member. | 10-02-2008 |
20080245412 | Cover For Solar Cells - A method for shading solar cells that are exposed to concentrated radiation is provided in order to avoid overheating. | 10-09-2008 |
20080251124 | Solar Collectors Comprising a Cooling Machine - A method of generating energy from concentrated solar radiation by photovoltaic and thermally useable solar cells in which absorbed heat radiation heats the generator of an absorption cooling machine. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251125 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION STRUCTURE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion structure includes a light energy plate, a thermoelectric cooling element and a control circuit. The light energy plate is suitable to receive light energy and convert the light energy to electrical energy. The thermoelectric cooling element has a hot side and a cold side. The hot side faces the light energy plate. The control circuit is electrically connected to the light energy plate and the thermoelectric cooling element. The control circuit is suitable to provide the electrical energy for the thermoelectric cooling element. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257408 | Solar light concentrator - A diffusion plate is used in a concentrator for solar light. By the diffusion plate, solar beams is evenly distributed on a solar cell. As a result, the whole solar cell can evenly receives the solar beams for energy transformation. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257409 | PHOTOVOLTAICS ON SILICON - Structures including crystalline material disposed in openings defined in a non-crystalline mask layer disposed over a substrate. A photovoltaic cell may be disposed above the crystalline material. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264486 | Guided-wave photovoltaic devices - A photovoltaic device comprises: a first cladding material; a photosensitive material having an index of refraction larger than the first cladding material index of refraction, the photosensitive material disposed adjacent the first cladding material; and a second cladding material having an index of refraction smaller than the photosensitive material index of refraction, the photosensitive material disposed between the first cladding material and the second cladding material so as to form a waveguide for confining propagating photons; and first and second electrodes in electrical contact with the photosensitive material. | 10-30-2008 |
20080271784 | ELECTRO-OPTIC PRISM SYSTEMS - Techniques and assemblies for steering light rays are described. An electro-optic prism configured to provide controllable steering of solar rays includes a first electrode including multiple substantially parallel linear electrodes positioned on a first substrate and a reference electrode positioned on a second substrate. An electro-optic material is positioned between the first electrode and the reference electrode. In one implementation, a wavelength selective filter is in optical communication with the electro-optic prism. The wavelength selective filter is configured to substantially eliminate selected wavelengths from solar rays before the solar rays are received by the electro-optic prism. In another implementation, a chemical compound is configured in the assembly to convert ultra-violet photons included in the solar rays into visible photons. | 11-06-2008 |
20080283121 | BANDGAP-SHIFTED SEMICONDUCTOR SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, AND APPARATUS FOR USING SAME - Apparatus for generating electricity and for carrying out photo-induced reactions comprises: a primary reflector ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080295887 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - A three-dimensional thin-film solar cell | 12-04-2008 |
20080295888 | CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A concentration photovoltaic module includes a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, a solar cell, at least one electrical connecting element and a frame. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed in different predetermined positions of the substrate to form a first electrode and a second electrode, respectively. The solar cell is disposed on the first electrode. The electrical connecting element electrically interconnects the second electrode and the solar cell. The frame straddles on the substrate, wherein the solar cell is located in the frame. | 12-04-2008 |
20080302418 | Elongated Photovoltaic Devices in Casings - A solar cell unit comprising a solar cell and an at least partially transparent casing that encases the solar cell. The solar cell includes a nonplanar substrate defining a length of the solar cell, wherein a length of the nonplanar substrate is at least three times longer than a width of the nonplanar substrate. A back-electrode is disposed around all or a portion of the nonplanar substrate, and extends along all or a portion of the length of the nonplanar substrate. A semiconductor junction is disposed on the back-electrode, and has first and second layers, each of which has an inorganic semiconductor. An at least partially transparent conductive layer is disposed on the semiconductor junction. Optionally, filler material is disposed on the transparent conductive layer, which can for example be a liquid or gel. | 12-11-2008 |
20080308152 | SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH ANGLED COOLING FINS - In one embodiment, a solar collector includes a heat pipe and at least one cooling fin. The at least one cooling fin is attached to the heat pipe at a non-perpendicular first angle relative to the heat pipe. In further embodiments, methods of transferring heat are disclosed, in addition to methods of manufacturing solar collectors. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308153 | RESTRAINED SOLAR COLLECTOR AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a solar collector comprises a solar cell attached with a heat exchanger, and a restraining member attached to the heat exchanger. The restraining member at least partly restrains the heat exchanger when heated. In further embodiments, restraining members and methods are disclosed for at least partly restraining the thermal expansion of a solar collector. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308154 | Reflective secondary optic for concentrated photovoltaic systems - A solar power system is disclosed. The solar power system includes: a solar energy receiving solar collector; a reflective secondary optical element comprising one or more sheets, wherein the one or more sheets are arranged to form a hollow structure having an interior surface, an exterior surface, an entry aperture, and an exit aperture, such that at least a portion of the interior of the hollow structure is reflective and wherein the hollow structure is positioned to receive energy from the solar collector through the entry aperture, reflect the energy from the interior surface of the hollow structure, and output the reflected energy through the exit aperture; and a receiver positioned to receive the reflected energy from the exit aperture. The energy from the solar collector is reflected and thereby directed through the exit aperture to the receiver by the reflective secondary optical element. | 12-18-2008 |
20090000662 | Photovoltaic receiver for solar concentrator applications - The present invention provides solar concentrators incorporating photovoltaic receiver assemblies with improved thermal dissipation, dielectric, encapsulation, and cell/wiring protection characteristics. The concentrators are particularly useful for photovoltaic power systems such as rooftop mounted systems. The present invention teaches that the geometry of the substrate used to support receiver assemblies can have a dramatic impact upon thermal/dielectric performance. In particular, the present invention teaches how contours incorporated into such substrates can improve thermal performance (i.e., dissipation of thermal energy from photovoltaic cells through the substrate) while still maintaining dielectric and encapsulation objectives. In the past, dielectric and encapsulation objectives have been obtained at the expense of such thermal dissipation. Also, material choice and form also impacts thermal, dielectric, and encapsulation performance. In preferred embodiments, components of receiver assemblies are provided in sheet form and laminated together in the course of making the receiver assemblies. | 01-01-2009 |
20090007966 | Solar cell and method for producing solar cell - Disclosed is a solar cell including a passivation film ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090014068 | Solar power generating device - A solar power generating device includes a solid cylindrical conductive body partially surround by a hollow cylindrical conducting layer with an insulating layer located between them, and a solar energy converter located at an end of the conductive body with two electrodes separately electrically connected to the conducting layer and the conductive body, so that the solar power generating device is configured as a plug-in module that could be very easily mounted to and dismounted from a circuit board. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014069 | System and Method for Forming Solar Cell Structures - System and method for forming solar cell structures using a foundry compatible process. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a solar cell. The method includes providing a substrate. The substrate includes a support region. The method also includes transferring a photovoltaic material overlying the support region of the substrate. The photovoltaic material is characterized by a first thickness. The method further includes forming an emitter region on the photovoltaic material by a diffusion process. The emitter region is characterized by a first impurity type. In addition, the method includes forming a mask overlaying the emitter region. The mask exposes at least a first contact region. The method also includes forming the first contact region within the first thickness of the photovoltaic material. Furthermore, the method includes doping the first contact region with a second impurity type. | 01-15-2009 |
20090025789 | ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL - A system may include a solar cell comprising a first electrical contact, an optical element comprising a second electrical contact, and a solder bump in contact with the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. The solar cell is to generate charge carriers in response to received photons. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032100 | Position adjustable awning equipped with solar cell plates thereon - An awning, equipped with pluralities of solar cell plates, is provided. The solar cell plates mounted awning can manually be positioned to follow the movement of the sun. The awning is comprised of a square metal frame that has multiple square sectional divisions. Solar cell plates are put on each division. Two wheels that rotate-ably attached on each corner of the upper end of the awning, two rails that are fixed to a part of wall above a window and two telescopic supporting arms connected both sides of the awing and the wall enables the awning to change the position according to movement of the sun. The owner of the house, who installed the awning, can enjoy the sunset outside the window while the awning absorbs the last of the sunlight to provide electricity for the appliances inside the room. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032101 | ENCAPSULANT MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES - Compositions suitable for use as encapsulants are described. The inventive compositions include a high molecular weight polymeric material, a curing agent, an inorganic compound, and a coupling agent. Optional elements include adhesion promoting agents, colorants, antioxidants, and UV absorbers. The compositions have desirable diffusivity properties, making them suitable for use in devices in which a substantial blocking of moisture ingress is desired, such as photovoltaic (PV) modules. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032102 | Light collection device - A light collection device assembled with a light-processing unit comprises a fresnel lens unit, an anti-reflection layer and a light-processing unit. The fresnel lens unit has a light-incident surface and a light-emitting surface. The light-processing unit is positioned with the light-emitting surface for transmitting or converting a light emitted from the fresnel lens unit. The anti-reflection layer is mounted or formed on the light-incident surface of the fresnel lens unit. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032103 | Condensing Type Solar Cell Apparatus - A concentrating solar cell apparatus is disclosed, comprising a concentrating assembly, a solar cell assembly and a heat dissipation assembly. The concentrating assembly concentrates light rays in a large area on a focus by the well-known concentrating theory of concave mirror. The solar cell assembly is composed of plurality of quadrate solar cell pieces and is mounted on side surfaces of a support, said support being closely connected with the solar cell pieces and a parabolic base, so as to form a heat conducing path and compose the heat dissipation assembly, so that a great deal of heat received by the solar cell pieces is dispersed via the heat conducing path, and the purposes of concentrating light in a desired super-high rate and dissipating heat in time is therefore realized. | 02-05-2009 |
20090044861 | LUMINESCENT OBJECT AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A first aspect of the invention relates to a luminescent object comprising: a. a luminescent layer or core containing a photoluminescent material; and b. a wavelength-selective mirror; wherein the luminescent layer or luminescent core is optically coupled to the wavelength-selective mirror, said wavelength-selective mirror being at least 50% transparent to light absorbed by the photoluminescent material and at least 50% reflective to radiation that is emitted by the photoluminescent material. The luminescent object according to the present invention may advantageously be employed in luminescent solar concentrator systems as it enables highly efficient transportation of radiation emitted by the photoluminescent material following exposure to incident solar light. Another aspect of the invention concerns a photovoltaic device comprising an electromagnetic radiation collection medium containing the aforementioned luminescent object and a photovoltaic cell capable of converting optical radiation to electrical energy which is optically coupled to the luminescent object. Further aspects of the invention include a fluorescent light activated display and a room lighting system comprising the aforementioned luminescent object. | 02-19-2009 |
20090050201 | SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a photovoltaic solar cell and method for producing same for conversion of light into electric power using a composite film having micron sized down to nanometer sized particles sufficiently sized for precise light scattering. A matrix material is further provided having a substantially different refractive index to provide a refractive index contrast for light scattering. | 02-26-2009 |
20090056806 | Solar cell structure including a plurality of concentrator elements with a notch design and predetermined radii and method - A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element. | 03-05-2009 |
20090065054 | Solar thermal power station - The aim of this invention consists in modules of parabolic mirrors ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090065055 | POLYESTER RESIN SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC BATTERIES, LAMINATE FORMED BY USING THE SAME, PHOTOVOLTAIC BATTERY BACKSIDE PROTECTION SHEET, AND MODULE - An objective of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and excellent polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries which enhances the electrical transduction efficiency of photovoltaic battery by improving the hydrolysis resistance and heat resistance, and further enhancing the screening potency, as well as a photovoltaic battery using the same. The polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries comprises a polyester resin layer formed by using one or more layers having a number average molecular weight of 18500 to 40000 in which at least one or more layers having 5 to 40% by weight of titanium dioxide is formed on the polyester resin layer, wherein a light transmittance at wavelengths of 300 to 350 nm is 0.005 to 10%, a relative reflectance is 80% or more and 105% or less, an apparent density is 1.37 to 1.65 g/cm | 03-12-2009 |
20090090412 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING - A photovoltaic device comprising a photovoltaic layer between a substrate and a cover plate, which cover plate is transparent in an area above the photovoltaic layer, wherein the cover plate overlaps the photovoltaic layer, and wherein the cover, in an area adjacent to the photovoltaic layer, is opaque; a method of encapsulating a photovoltaic device with such a cover plate, and the use of such a cover plate for encapsulating a photovoltaic device, for protecting polymeric sealant material present adjacent the photovoltaic layer from light induced degradation and/or for protecting the encapsulated photovoltaic device from thermal stress during due to light irradiation. | 04-09-2009 |
20090101207 | HERMETIC RECEIVER PACKAGE - The present invention is a hermetic receiver package for improving reliability of optical components within a solar concentrator system. The hermetic receiver package includes a non-imaging concentrator and a solar cell sealed within a shell structure to provide protection from environmental degradation. The non-imaging concentrator and solar cell are guarded from degradation caused by the outside environment as well as by sources within the solar concentrator system. Features are incorporated into the non-imaging concentrator and shell which allow the hermetic receiver package to be manufactured in a cost-effective manner. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101208 | Stiffening members for reflectors used in concentrating solar power apparatus, and method of making same - In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters | 04-23-2009 |
20090114280 | COMBINATION NON-IMAGING CONCENTRATOR - The present invention is a combination non-imaging concentrator in which at least one surface or volume is incorporated as an optical element to increase obliquity of reflection at walls of a light guide. The combination non-imaging concentrator may be used in a solar energy system to receive solar radiation from optical components and then output the solar radiation to a photovoltaic cell for conversion to electricity. One or more lenses may be formed integrally with the light guide, or may be used in conjunction with the light guide as separate components. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114281 | ABSORBER FOR THE CONVERSION OF SOLAR RAYS INTO THERMAL ENERGY - An absorber for converting solar rays into thermal energy, in particular for use in a solar collector ( | 05-07-2009 |
20090114282 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell unit and a light homogenizing unit. The light homogenizing unit has at least one optical element, which forms a light-input end, a hollow light tunnel and a light-output end. The light-output end is disposed adjacent to the solar cell unit. | 05-07-2009 |
20090120499 | SYSTEMS TO RETAIN AN OPTICAL ELEMENT ON A SOLAR CELL - A system may include a solar cell, a support defining an opening over the solar cell and comprising a retention feature, and an optical element disposed within the opening. The optical element may include a location feature engaged with the retention feature of the support. In some aspects, the optical element includes an upper surface to receive concentrated light and a lower surface through which light passes to the solar cell, and the location feature is disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. The retention feature may be a lip defining the opening over the solar cell, and/or the location feature may consist of a notch defined by an edge of the optical element. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120500 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A system may include a substrate, and a solar cell including a top side and a bottom side, the top side having an active area and the bottom side coupled to the substrate. A frame may be coupled to the substrate, the frame defining an upper opening above the active area and a lower opening above the active area and between the active area and the upper opening. The lower opening may be smaller than the upper opening in at least one dimension, and an optical element may be disposed within the upper opening. | 05-14-2009 |
20090126792 | THIN FILM SOLAR CONCENTRATOR/COLLECTOR - In various embodiments described herein, a device comprising a light guiding layer optically coupled to a photocell is described. A plurality of surface features are formed on one the surface of the light guiding layer. The surface features can comprise facets that are angled with respect to each other. Light incident on the surface of the light guide is redirected by the surface features and guided through the light guide by multiple total internal reflections. The guided light is directed towards a photocell. | 05-21-2009 |
20090126793 | Transparent photovoltaic module - A multi-layered transparent photovoltaic cell of the silicon variety. With transparent electrodes on both sides of each of the two independent silicon structures. The spectral makeup of the captured light is influenced by designing/controlling the optical characteristics of the layers of the two photovoltaic layers, and their non-conductive components. Light passing thru the collector that is not captured for photovoltaic purposes is available to provide illumination to the interior of an office, dwelling, or vehicle. | 05-21-2009 |
20090126794 | Photovoltaic Concentrator Module With Multifunction Frame - The invention relates to a photovoltaic concentrator module with multifunction frame and also to a method for production thereof. The concentrator module has a lens—( | 05-21-2009 |
20090126795 | 3-D energy cell w/t reflector - I propose a 3-D (three dimensional) alternative energy panel I call the “Earth Energy Cell”. It will be able to use several means of earth energy.
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20090133752 | Organic Photovoltaic Device With Improved Power Conversion Efficiency And Method Of Manufacturing Same - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an organic photovoltaic device with improved power conversion efficiency by reducing lateral contribution of series resistance between subcells through active area partitioning by introducing a patterned structure of insulating partitioning walls inside the device. According to the method of the present invention, since the lateral contribution of series resistance between the partitioned subcells is minimized and each subcell works independently, there is no interference phenomenon against the current output of each subcells. As such, the function of a charge extraction layer with high conductivity can be maximized. Thus, the method of the present invention can be effectively used in the fabrication and development of a next-generation large area organic thin layer photovoltaic cell device. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145480 | Photovoltaic system power tracking method - A photovoltaic system including a photovoltaic cell, and an electronic module connected to the photovoltaic cell. The electronic module is adapted to produce at least one control signal indicative of electrical power being generated by the photovoltaic cells. A tracking controller is adapted to receive the control signal(s) and based on the control signal(s), the controller is adapted to control a tracking motor for adjusting the system so that electrical power generated by the photovoltaic cells is increased. The photovoltaic system may include an optical element, adapted for concentrating solar light onto the photovoltaic cells. The electronic module preferably performs direct current (DC) to direct current (DC) power conversion and maximum power point tracking by electrical power, current, or voltage at either their inputs or their outputs. Alternatively, the tracking controller is configured to also perform maximum power point tracking by increasing to a local maximum electrical power by varying at least one of (i) current or voltage output from the photovoltaic cell or (ii) current or voltage output from the electronic module. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159125 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - An apparatus may include an integrated circuit package substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, a solar cell coupled to the first surface of the integrated circuit package substrate, and a light-transmissive element coupled to the second surface of the integrated circuit package substrate. The integrated circuit package substrate and the light-transmissive element form a hermetic seal or a semi-hermetic seal around the solar cell. | 06-25-2009 |
20090159126 | INTEGRATED OPTICS FOR CONCENTRATOR SOLAR RECEIVERS - A solar concentrator system, including at least two reflecting devices and a refracting lens, is provided. The reflecting devices focus light onto the lens which further concentrates the light on a solar cell. The lens increases the system's acceptance angle. In one embodiment the lens may be attached to the solar cell. In other embodiments, the lens is supported by a support structure, connecting element, and reflecting device. | 06-25-2009 |
20090159127 | Concentration solar cell chip packaging structure and method of forming the same - In a method of forming a concentration solar cell chip packaging structure, at least one solar cell chip is mounted on an electrically conducting plate, and the solar cell chip along with the conducting plate are encapsulated in a package made of a highly light-pervious and shock-absorbing polymer material. Moreover, a thin layer of low-iron, high-strength, and light-pervious material is attached to an outer surface of the polymer package. With the above method, the concentration solar cell chip packaging structure may be formed with shortened processing time and improved processing quality to give the packaged solar cell increased light transmittance and prolonged usable life. | 06-25-2009 |
20090159128 | LEADFRAME RECEIVER PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A system includes a leadframe comprising a first conductive element, a solar cell electrically coupled to the first conductive element and comprising an active area, and mold compound disposed on the leadframe and the solar cell. The mold compound defines a first aperture over at least a portion of the active area and a second aperture over at least a portion of the first conductive element. | 06-25-2009 |
20090159129 | SEALING FILM FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SEALING FILM - [Problem to be Solved] The object of the present invention is to provide a sealing film having excellent productivity, and improved light resistance and heat resistance, and a solar cell provided with the sealing film. | 06-25-2009 |
20090173384 | ENCAPSULANT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE USING SAME AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - An encapsulant for a photovoltaic module, which may inhibit the encapsulant from clouding when a hot spot phenomenon is caused. The encapsulant for a photovoltaic module includes: a resin for an encapsulant containing a silane-modified resin obtained by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene for a light stabilizer, a thermal stabilizer and polyethylene for use in a mater batch. The polyethylene for polymerization and the polyethylene for use in a master batch are metallocene based linear low density polyethylene having a density in the range of 0.895 g/cm | 07-09-2009 |
20090173385 | METHODS TO BOND OR SEAL GLASS PIECES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULES - The apparatus and methods of the present disclosure, in a broad aspect, provide novel ways for bonding or sealing pieces of glass of photovoltaic cell modules. These include providing the first piece of glass having a planar surface, providing the second piece of glass having a second planar surface, providing a photovoltaic cell between the first piece of glass and second piece of glass, providing an amount of solder to at least one solder contact area disposed on at least one of the first or second pieces of glass, bringing the first and second pieces of glass into contact at the at least one solder contact area, and heating the solder to about the melting point or working point of the solder to provide the first and second pieces of glass with a bond or seal at the at least one solder contact area. | 07-09-2009 |
20090183773 | AMINE-NEUTRALIZED IONOMER ENCAPSULANT LAYERS AND SOLAR CELL LAMINATES COMPRISING THE SAME - A solar cell pre-lamination assembly comprises an amine-neutralized ionomer film or sheet and a solar cell module that is prepared therefrom. | 07-23-2009 |
20090188560 | Concentrating photovoltaic apparatus - A concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) apparatus includes at least one lens unit, at least one solar cell chip unit, and a frame structure. The frame structure includes at least two opposite main walls, a plurality of upper and lower support bars extended between and connected to the two main walls, and two sidewalls. The main walls are each provided with at a predetermined position with at least one air opening and at two lateral ends with a first and a second connecting portion. Two ends of the upper and lower support bars are connected to the first and the second connecting portions, allowing the lens unit and the solar cell chip unit to be supported on and fixed to the upper and the lower support bars, respectively. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188561 | High concentration terrestrial solar array with III-V compound semiconductor cell - An arrangement including a concentrator lens and a photovoltaic solar cell for terrestrial use for generating electrical power from solar radiation including a multifunction III-V compound semiconductor solar cell with material composition and bandgaps to maximize absorption in the AM1.5 spectral region, and a thickness of one micron or greater so as to be able to produce in excess of 15 watts of DC power with conversion efficiency in excess of 37%. The concentration level of the lens is selected to optimize the efficiency of the solar cell. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188562 | FIN-TYPE COMPOUND PARABOLIC CONCENTRATOR - A fin-type compound parabolic concentrator includes a pair of semi-parabolic reflectors arranged on opposite sides of a common plane, the reflectors having a common focal point on the plane and being rotated through an angle defined by a line extending from the apex of each reflector through the focal point. A generally arcuate bottom reflector having a center line within the common plane is connected with the semi-parabolic reflectors. A bi-facial photovoltaic absorber is arranged in the common plane and extends from the focal point to the bottom reflector for absorbing rays of sunlight directed thereon from the reflectors. The absorber has a critical angle below which rays directed thereon will be substantially absorbed and above which rays directed thereon will be substantially reflected and the bottom reflector is configured to limit the angle of rays that strike said absorber to less than said critical angle. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188563 | Solar Cell Structure Including A Plurality of Concentrator Elements With A Notch Design and Predetermined Radii and Method - A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199899 | Photovoltaic module and method for production thereof - A photovoltaic module has on a transparent substrate ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090199900 | THIN FILM HOLOGRAPHIC SOLAR CONCENTRATOR/COLLECTOR - In various embodiments described herein, a device comprising one or more light guides that is optically coupled to one or more photocells is described. The device further comprises one or more light turning films or layers comprising volume or surface diffractive features or holograms. Light incident on the light guides is turned by volume or surface diffractive features or holograms that are reflective or transmissive and guided through the light guides by multiple total internal reflections. The guided light is directed towards the photocells. In certain embodiments, solar energy is also used to power or heat a thermal generator to heat water or produce electricity from steam. Various embodiments may comprise an air gap or an optical isolation layer disposed between the multiple light guides. | 08-13-2009 |
20090205711 | USE OF PHOTOVOLTAICS FOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY - A device for recovering waste heat in the form of radiated light, e.g. red visible light and/or infrared light includes a housing having a viewing window, and a photovoltaic cell mounted in the housing in a relationship to the viewing window, wherein rays of radiated light pass through the viewing window and impinge on surface of the photovoltaic cell. The housing and/or the cell are cooled so that the device can be used with a furnace for an industrial process, e.g. mounting the device with a view of the interior of the heating chamber of a glass making furnace. In this manner, the rays of the radiated light generated during the melting of glass batch materials in the heating chamber pass through the viewing window and impinge on the surface of the photovoltaic cells to generate electric current which is passed onto an electric load. | 08-20-2009 |
20090211636 | SOLAR CELL FOCUSING DEVICE - A solar cell focusing device includes a concave and a convex section for focusing sunlight. The concave section is provided at a predetermined position with a through hole, and the convex section is disposed opposite to the concave section with a convex surface of the convex section facing toward a concave surface of the concave section. Therefore, more solar energy from sunlight may be concentrated on a solar cell disposed behind the concave section. | 08-27-2009 |
20090235984 | Solar cell module - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a ring and a lens. The solar cell includes at least one photo detector provided on the top, a plurality of pins extended from the bottom and at least a mark formed thereon for marking the pins. The ring is detachably mounted on the solar cell. The ring includes an upper window and a lower window. The lens is disposed in the ring for closing at least one of the upper and lower windows. | 09-24-2009 |
20090235985 | CONCENTRATORS FOR SOLAR POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to a system for concentrating light for solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generating systems. The system includes a plurality of concentrating regions. Each concentrating region includes an input end having a perimeter or width in a lenticular configuration, an output end having a perimeter or width in a lenticular configuration, and a portion located therebetween defined by a reflective boundary. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing a light collection system. The method includes forming a film having multiple recesses. Each recess includes an input end, an output end and a reflective boundary. The output end has a smaller perimeter or a width in a lenticular configuration than a perimeter or a width of the input end in the lenticular configuration. | 09-24-2009 |
20090242028 | CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - It is described a concentration photovoltaic module, comprising a support structure, a linear mirror with parabolic profile mounted on the support structure, and a linear receiver device mounted on the support structure near to the focus of the linear mirror. The linear mirror comprises a pair of half-mirrors separated at the axial plane of the linear mirror. The support structure comprises a pair of corresponding half-mirror supports, in which each of the half-mirrors is formed from a sheet of elastically flexible material, and in which each of the half-mirror supports has a mounting surface suitable for defining and maintaining the parabolic profile of the respective half-mirror. For each half-mirror support an attachment spring is foreseen, arranged along a longitudinal side of the half-mirror support, suitable for forcing the respective half-mirror against the mounting surface. | 10-01-2009 |
20090250111 | Solar cell dissipation package - A dissipation package of a solar cell is provided. The package swiftly dissipates the heat generated by the solar cell and a circuit layer coordinated. It is done by binding a ceramic layer under the circuit layer to a dissipation unit with a buffer layer and a mount layer in between. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250112 | Solar cell and method for manufacturing the same - Disclosed are a relatively high-efficiency solar cell and a method for fabricating the same using a micro-heater array. The solar cell may include first and second micro-heaters intersecting each other or being parallel to each other on a substrate, and a plurality of In | 10-08-2009 |
20090255582 | METHODS OF DRYING GLASS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - This invention relates generally to methods of dehydrating glass substrates for use in photovoltaic modules, suitably by reacting moisture on the glass with organosilicon compounds. The invention also relates to methods of preparing thin film photovoltaic modules, which include dehydration of the glass substrates used in the manufacture of the photovoltaic modules. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260687 | Solar cell - Provided is a solar cell and a method of fabricating a solar cell. The solar cell may include a photoelectric conversion structure, a mirror structure configured to concentrate light on the photoelectric conversion structure, and a substrate configured to support the photoelectric conversion structure and the mirror structure. | 10-22-2009 |
20090272436 | NON-GLASS PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE - A non-glass photovoltaic module including a non-glass cover layer, a photovoltaic layer, a back protection sheet layer, and a support layer, wherein the layers are adhesively bonded together to form a lamination. | 11-05-2009 |
20090283144 | SOLAR CONCENTRATING MIRROR - An article that is suitable for use as a solar concentrating mirror for enhancing the use of solar collection devices, such as solar cells. The article includes a multilayer optical film and a compliant UV protective layer. The article addresses degradation issues in solar concentration devices, provides specific bandwidths of electromagnetic energy to the solar cell while eliminating or reducing undesirable bandwidths of electromagnetic energy that may degrade or adversely affect the solar cell, and renders a compliant sheet of material that may be readily formed into a multitude of shapes or constructions for end use applications. A solar collection device comprising the article and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism is also disclosed. | 11-19-2009 |
20090293955 | PHOTOVOLTAICS WITH INTERFEROMETRIC MASKS - An interferometric mask covering the front electrodes of a photovoltaic device is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the electrodes. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections so that a front electrode pattern appears similar in color to adjacent regions of visible photovoltaic active material. | 12-03-2009 |
20090314347 | Solar multistage concentrator, and greenhouse - Disclosed is a solar multistage concentrator in which at least one imaging lens system ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090314348 | TERRESTRIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM USING III-V SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELLS - A system for generating electrical power from solar radiation utilizing a III-V compound multijunction semiconductor solar cell; a concentrator for focusing sunlight on the solar cell; and a heat spreader connected to the solar cell for cooling the cell. The solar cell is preferably an inverted metamorphic multijunction solar cell. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320923 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATING APPARATUS - The present invention discloses a photovoltaic concentrating apparatus comprising a supporter and at least one collecting unit positioned on the supporter. The supporter includes a plurality of beams having at least one groove positioned on a side surface of the beam. The collecting unit includes a Fresnel lens and a solar cell module. The Fresnel lens is positioned on the supporter via a loading frame with a wing capable of engaging with the groove of the beam, and the solar cell module is positioned on the supporter via a substrate. Particularly, the supporter includes an upper frame for supporting the Fresnel lens and a bottom frame for supporting the solar cell module. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000603 | BACKSHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, BACKSIDE LAMINATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A backsheet for photovoltaic module superior in hydrolysis resistance and thus in durability. To attain the object, the has backsheet for photovoltaic module has a hydrolysis-resistant film and a resin film laminated on the hydrolysis-resistant film. The hydrolysis-resistant film is made of a polyester resin having a carboxy end-group content of 15 equivalent/ton or less, and the resin film is made of a polypropylene resin. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000604 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000605 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006151 | Compact Photovoltaic Generation Assembly And Power Supply - A compact photovoltaic generation assembly exhibiting improved photovoltaic efficiency and an extended operating life as compared to conventional photovoltaic systems is described. The assembly can also include a power supply for use at times when light energy is not readily available. | 01-14-2010 |
20100012186 | Bulb-Type Light Concentrated Solar Cell Module - Provided is a bulb-type light concentrated solar cell module that includes a reflective mirror unit that is concavely formed to convergingly reflect sunlight and has a first hole on a bottom thereof; a solar cell that generates electrical energy in response to light received from the reflective mirror unit; a socket that blocks the first hole at a lower part of the reflective mirror unit and is fixed on the reflective mirror unit; and a power control unit that is electrically connected to the solar cell to generate electricity in the socket. | 01-21-2010 |
20100012187 | ENCAPSULATION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATOR - Techniques are disclosed for protecting a photovoltaic device from the environment. An electrical interconnection is also provided for increased mechanical and electrical protection of the photovoltaic and electrical interconnections between lens cell assemblies configured in an array using an enclosed busway structure. Also provided is a method of leading the electrical contacts from the photovoltaic material within the lens cell assembly such that there is a positive seal provided by the lens encapsulating material. One such embodiment comprises a passage within the lens itself, which serves as a conduit for electrical leads from the photovoltaic material. The internal passage for electrical leads enables the ability to completely wrap and seal the lens assembly with encapsulating film, which in combination with an enclosed busway operatively coupling an array of lens assemblies, allows for a highly manufacturable and secure seal over the photovoltaic system. | 01-21-2010 |
20100032015 | System and method for generating power from solar radiation - The system for generating power from solar radiation is an energy production system that utilizes ultraviolet radiation, such as that generated by the sun, to produce ozone from diatomic oxygen gas. The system includes a housing having a lower wall, an upper wall and at least one sidewall, with the housing defining an open interior region. The upper wall is at least partially transparent to ultraviolet radiation, and inlet and outlet ports are formed through the housing. The ultraviolet radiation converts the oxygen gas into ozone gas, and the ozone gas diffuses into an electrolytic solution, where the ozone gas is broken into ionized monatomic oxygen and ionized diatomic oxygen gas. The ionized monatomic gas bonds to a cathode and ions from the electrolytic solution bond with an anode. Leads are secured to the anode and cathode for drawing usable electricity from the system. | 02-11-2010 |
20100032016 | SOLAR COLLECTORS HAVING SLIDABLY REMOVABLE REFLECTIVE PANELS FOR USE IN SOLAR THERMAL APPLICATIONS - Provided herein are solar collectors having reflective sheets which are slidably insertable and/or removable for quick installation, construction, removal, repair, and/or replacement. Also provided are solar collectors having reflective sheets under tension. Further provided are methods for constructing solar collectors. In another aspect, provided herein are guide rails for guiding and/or retaining slidably removable reflective sheets and holding the reflective sheets in a prescribed shape. | 02-11-2010 |
20100037953 | Device for focusing reflected light from a parabolic trough reflector onto focal points in a longitudinal direction - A device for focusing reflected light from a trough reflector onto a focal point in a longitudinal direction is disclosed. The device includes a focusing device disposed on a focal line of the trough reflector, the focusing device forming a longitudinal focal point with high light intensity in overlapping relationship to a transverse focus point provided by the trough reflector. | 02-18-2010 |
20100037954 | FLAT LIGHT CONCENTRATION DEVICE WITH REDUCED THICKNESS - A light concentration device includes: a plate including two principal faces and an edge between the two principal faces, a refractive index gradient existing between the two principal faces, and a diffraction grating functioning in reflection or semi-reflection that cooperates with one of the principal faces of the plate having the highest refractive index, the principal face having the lowest refractive index forming a front entry face for the light, at least one exit zone for the light being disposed on the edge. | 02-18-2010 |
20100051102 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module has a chamber and includes a solar cell device, a gel/fluid, and a light-focusing unit. The solar cell device is disposed in the chamber, and the gel/fluid is filled in the chamber. The light-focusing unit focuses at least one part of the external light to the solar cell device. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051103 | CASING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A casing of an electronic device is located at an outermost layer of the electronic device and includes a photoelectric conversion film and a casing body. The photoelectric conversion film has an organic material. The casing body is used as a base plate of the photoelectric conversion film which is formed at the casing body. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065120 | Encapsulant with Modified Refractive Index - The present invention provides an encapsulant material with a modified index of refraction for increasing the acceptance angle of a concentrated photovoltaic system. The encapsulant material may include filler material of a higher index of refraction than the encapsulant. The filler material may be particulates that are smaller than the wavelength of light converted to electricity by a solar cell. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071768 | ENHANCED SOLAR COLLECTOR - An enhanced solar collector is provided in this invention, wherein a through hole is formed in a secondary mirror in Cassegrain system, and a light collecting device focusing lights, originally shaded by the secondary mirror, via the through hole to increase light-collecting efficiency of the enhanced solar collector. | 03-25-2010 |
20100084017 | Rotating Sunlight/Light Beam for Fractional/Beneficial Use. - (page 7), a rudimentary drawing showing a representation of a Rotating Sunlight/Light Beam for Fractional/Beneficial Use (alternative energy solar/light collection and distribution system), including second source backup. | 04-08-2010 |
20100089450 | NEAR-FIELD DIFFRACTION SUPERPOSITION OF LIGHT BEAMS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein is a concentrating photovoltaic system utilizing a lens/reflector array to spatially divide the incident sunlight into separate incoherent beams, and a principle optical element to superpose the separate beams that undergo near-field diffraction/transmission, and form a uniform illumination pattern on the photovoltaic (PV) cell with similar shape and size. The array and principle optical element can be flexibly disposed in the system as long as the near-field diffraction condition is satisfied. The PV cell is disposed close to the focus of the principle optical element, and the concentrated illumination pattern on the PV cell is nearly a geometric projection of individual lens/reflector in the array. The size of the pattern is controlled by changing the focal lengths of the array and principle optical element, the distance between them, and the size of individual lens/reflector in the array. The system is insensitive to component misalignment and has the advantage of achieving high concentration ratio and efficient energy conversion with relatively low cost and compact design. | 04-15-2010 |
20100096012 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A photovoltaic module is a glass-glass thin film solar cell. It comprises a transparent glass substrate arranged on the front side of the module, i.e., in the direction of the light source. A layer system is deposited on the substrate which comprises a front electrode layer, e.g., a TCO layer, an active semiconductor layer and a second electrode layer, which may also be a TCO (transparent conductive oxide) layer. The active semiconductor layer comprises semiconducting areas of different conductivity type and a junction between these areas. The junction may be a p-n or a p-i-n junction between a p-doped area and an n-doped area. The layer system is sandwiched between the glass substrate and a glass encapsulation element. The glass encapsulation element is bonded to the substrate and the layer system, respectively, by means of a bonding layer. According to the invention the bonding layer is configured as a white lambertian back reflector. It may consist of a PVB (poly vinyl butyral) or a silicon material layer and an appropriate dye or pigment, e.g., titanium-dioxide, embedded in the PVB of silicon material layer. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101646 | NON-AUTOCLAVE LAMINATION PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULES - Disclosed is an improved non-autoclave lamination process for manufacturing solar cell modules, which comprises an additional heating step following and in addition to a heat/vacuum process. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101647 | NON-AUTOCLAVE LAMINATION PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULES - Disclosed is an improved non-autoclave lamination process for manufacturing solar cell modules, which combines a laminator and at least one pair of confronting nip rollers. | 04-29-2010 |
20100108142 | COMPACT SOLAR APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICITY USING A COMPACT SOLAR APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a compact solar module (CSM) apparatus and a method of producing electricity using such an apparatus in residential buildings for example. One embodiment of the module is made of two arrays of 2×4 solar cells. Each cell in the array has a surface area of 36 square inches for example. Each array covers an area of 1×2 square ft, generating 26.4 Watts of electricity. One CSM of this embodiment consists of 2×8 sub-CSMs, generating a total of 422.24 Watts, and having the assembled dimension of 27.5″×21′×7.6″. The compact feature of solar module relies on sunray transmission to the solar cells and their remote illumination through optical fibers and sets of concave and convex mirrors & lenses. Sunrays are collected and concentrated and condensed on the optical fiber bundles installed in light guides penetrating through a roof top and tracks sunrays during sunrays. To illuminate the entire surface of a photocell, an array of 2×2 mirrors/fibers arranged in a square configuration, are utilized. This configuration optimizes material usage, cost effectiveness and provides greater sun energy for PV cells illumination. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108143 | ARTICLES WITH HIGHLY ABRASION-RESISTANT POLYOLEFIN LAYERS - An article is disclosed which comprises a substrate and an outermost layer where the outermost layer or a portion thereof adheres to or in contact with the substrate and comprises a polyolefin composition and the article provides long lifetime, highly abrasion-resistant articles for use in a wide range of aggressive environmental conditions and can be used as safety glass or solar cell laminate. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116336 | Light Collection and Concentration System - A light collection and concentration system includes a primary light concentrator, a light transport structure, and a light directing structure optically associated with the primary light concentrator. The system may include an optional secondary light concentrator. Each unit-system includes a plurality of the primary light concentrators and a respective plurality of the light directing structures, and only a single light transport structure. A photo-voltaic (PV) cell may advantageously be associated with each unit-system. Solar radiation is focused by the primary concentrators onto respective light directing structures incorporated in a low aspect ratio, sheet-type waveguide light transport structure. Each respective light directing structure intercepts the focused light and deflects it transversely to travel along the length of the light transport structure primarily via total internal reflection (TIR) towards an exit-end of the light transport structure, where it can be input to the PV cell. The optional secondary light concentrator may further concentrate the light out-coupled from the transport structure into the PV cell. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122730 | POWER-LOSS-INHIBITING CURRENT-COLLECTOR - A power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector includes a trace for collecting current from a solar cell. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector further includes a current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is coupled to the trace. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is configured to regulate current flow through the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126584 | SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELL MODULES - A solar cell module includes a solar cell provided at a center area of a support to expose an edge area of the support. An optical waveguide layer is provided on the edge area of the support to concentrate light to the solar cell. | 05-27-2010 |
20100126585 | MODULE APPARATUS FOR SOLAR CELL - A solar cell unit is disclosed, wherein the solar cell module includes a solar cell unit converting light from the sun to a DC voltage and outputting the converted DC voltage; an inverting unit inverting the outputted DC voltage to an AC voltage; and an inverting outdoor unit protecting the inverting unit from outdoor space, wherein the inverting outdoor unit includes: a heat emitting unit emitting heat generated from the inverting outdoor unit or the inverting unit; and a thermal expansion protecting unit keeping temperature equilibrium between the inverting unit and the inverting outdoor unit. | 05-27-2010 |
20100132793 | SOLAR CELL, CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION MODULE, CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION UNIT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A solar cell ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100132794 | SEALED PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS - An assembly for producing photovoltaic electricity has an outer assembly having at least one portion transparent to light energy. The outer assembly defines an inner volume. The outer assembly can be made of a first structural member having an opening to an external environment, where the opening is defined by at least one edge. The outer assembly also has a second structural member with a recess that corresponds to the edge at the opening. In this manner the edge of the first structural member conjoins with the corresponding recess of the second structural member, and the edge is conjoined to the corresponding recess with a seal. One or more photovoltaic devices are disposed within the inner assembly volume. Each such photovoltaic device is operable to receive the light and produce photovoltaic electricity in response to it. | 06-03-2010 |
20100132795 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS HAVING AN ELONGATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE USING AN INVOLUTE-BASED CONCENTRATOR - An apparatus for converting light energy into electric energy has a concentrator with at least a first and second wall. The walls are made at least in part of a material that reflects light. The concentrator has an opening defined by the walls, and is operable to admit light energy into an interior portion of the apparatus. An elongated photovoltaic module is disposed between the walls. The module has a substrate, and a photovoltaic covering disposed on the substrate. The module can generate electric energy from light energy that directly strikes the module and light energy redirected from the concentrator to the module. The walls are substantially the shape of an involute of the module. The walls are limited to the height of the topmost portion of the elongated photovoltaic module. The module is disposed upon or above a joining of the walls. | 06-03-2010 |
20100139767 | CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A chip package structure including a heat dissipation substrate, a chip and a heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer is provided. The chip is disposed on the heat dissipation substrate. The heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer is disposed between the heat dissipation substrate and the chip. The heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer includes a plurality of pillars perpendicular to the heat dissipation substrate. The aspect ratio of each pillar is between about 3:1 and 50:1. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139768 | HEAT SPREADING SHIELD - The present invention is a heat conducting system for a solar energy device. The system includes a shield made of a heat conducting material that conforms to the convex side of a hollow curved mirror in a solar energy device. The present invention may reduce the temperature differential over an area of the mirror via passive heat conduction. The conductance of the shield of this invention is greater than the conductance of the mirror. The shield may be a layer of metal such as a metal tape. The tape may be applied as one or more strips that have ends which are separated by a seam or gap. The ends of the strips may be oriented in the same direction in an array of mirrors in a manner that provides for minimal exposure to concentrated solar irradiation at the gap or seam. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139769 | SOLAR CONCENTRATORS WITH LIGHT REDIRECTION - A solar concentrator for concentrating and communicating lower energy light than sunlight to a solar cell, having a chromophore, an optical waveguide for directing light to an optical communication region, and a light turning structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147381 | Ultra and very high efficiency solar cells - The present invention is an apparatus and method for the realization of a photovoltaic solar cell that is able to achieve greater than 50% efficiency and can be manufactured at low cost on a large scale. The apparatus of the present invention is an integrated optical and solar cell design that allows a much broader choice of materials, enabling high efficiency, the removal of many existing cost drivers, and the inclusion of multiple other innovations. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147382 | PORTABLE SOLAR POWER GENERATOR WITH INTERNAL LIGHT GUIDE ELEMENT - An exemplary portable solar power generator includes a hollow light pervious housing, a light guide element, a condensing lens, a solar cell unit, and a connector assembly. The housing has a first refractive index, and sunlight enters the housing by passing through an outer surface thereof. The light guide element is positioned in and attached to the housing, which has a second refractive index larger than the first refractive index. The condensing lens is positioned in the housing, which is configured for converging the light incident thereon. The solar cell unit is positioned in the light pervious housing and located at a side of the condensing lens opposite to the light guide element. The solar cell unit is configured for receiving the light converged by the condensing lens and converting the received sunlight into electrical energy. The connector assembly is electrically coupled to the solar cell unit. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154887 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A photovoltaic system that includes a base; a photovoltaic material having an active area mounted to the base; and a protective covering mounted in the base and covering the photovoltaic material, the protective covering having a surface area larger than that of the active area and including an enhancement is presented. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a lens area. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a display area. Some embodiments further include a reflective layer between the protective covering and the photovoltaic material. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154888 | Solar Module and Solar Device - A solar module for preferably thermal, photovoltaic or highly concentrating photovoltaic solar devices has at least one mirror and a support structure that supports the at least one mirror and secures a shape of the at least one mirror within the solar module. The at least one mirror and the support structure form a composite structure of at least two layers. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163107 | LAMINATE AND SOLAR CELL USING THE LAMINATE - The present invention aims to provide a laminate which endures a heat treatment in the cell production process, also has durability for practical use, and becomes light in weight, as well as a solar cell using the same. | 07-01-2010 |
20100175756 | Method For Bonding Of Concentrating Photovoltaic Receiver Module To Heat Sink Using Foil And Solder - A method for bonding a concentrating photovoltaic receiver module to a heat sink using a reactive multilayer foil as a local heat source, together with layers of solder, to provide a high thermal conductivity interface with long term reliability and ease of assembly. | 07-15-2010 |
20100180946 | INCREASING THE ANGULAR RANGE OF LIGHT COLLECTION IN SOLAR COLLECTORS/CONCENTRATORS - In various embodiments described herein, a device comprises an angle turning layer disposed over a light guiding layer that is optically coupled to a photocell. A plurality of surface features is formed on one of the surfaces of the light guiding layer. The surface features can comprise facets that are angled with respect to each other. The angle turning layer can comprise diffractive features that are volume features or surface-relief features. Light incident on the angle turning layer at a first angle is turned towards the light guiding layer at a second angle and subsequently redirected at a third angle by the surface features of the light guiding layer and guided through the light guide by multiple total internal reflections. The guided light is directed towards a photocell. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180947 | SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING UNSATURATED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND - Provided is a solar cell module that comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains a silver component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.1 to about 2 wt % of one or more unsaturated heterocyclic compounds, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with a silver component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186817 | Light Intensity Display Apparatus and Application Thereof - A light intensity display apparatus includes a light guide module, a photosensing module, a processing module, a display module and a box for containing various components. The light guide module is provided for receiving a light source and transmitting the light source to a photosensing module. The light signal is converted into an electric signal, and the processing module receives the electric signal, determines a light intensity according to the electric signal, and transmits the light intensity to the display module for displaying the light intensity. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186818 | Holographic solar concentrator - A solar concentrator receives sunlight for generating solar power with the concentrator including holographic optical element (HOE) separators for separating sunlight into separated bands, including HOE concentrators for concentrating the separated bands into concentrated bands, including HOE reflectors for reflecting the concentrated bands as reflected bands onto a multiple junction photovoltaic solar cell for generating the solar power with reduced aberrations of the bands for improved conversion of the solar light into the generator solar power, all of which can be constructed in an integrated structure using spacers, waveguides, and a substrate, where the HOEs use chirp Bragg gratings for reducing optical aberrations of the separated, concentrated, and reflected optical bands, with the option of multiple HOE separators for receiving sunlight from various angles of incidence. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186819 | SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONCENTRATOR ELEMENTS WITH A NOTCH DESIGN AND PREDETERMINED RADII AND METHOD - A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186820 | Solar electricity generation with improved efficiency - Solar electricity generation methods and apparatus are disclosed. In one general aspect, a solar cell is positioned to receive concentrated solar radiation and convert part of it into electricity and part of it into heat. A first heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the solar cell and includes microchannels that have a cross-sectional dimension to the center of the channel that is about equal to or less than the thermal boundary layer thickness for a working fluid. The heat exchanger transfers heat from the photovoltaic solar cell to the working fluid in the microchannels, and a second heat exchanger can then receive the transferred heat via a conduit. This heat can be used to generate additional electricity. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186821 | THERMODYNAMICALLY SHIELDED SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to solar cells. More particularly, the invention relates to arrangements and methods to increase the efficiency of solar cells. | 07-29-2010 |
20100193029 | Solar Module with Encapsulated Edge - A solar module including a front support, back support and absorber layer are disclosed. The solar module is framed by an encapsulation frame. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193030 | SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - The invention is designed to produce electric energy by means of sunlight which is received by at least one light receptor element. It is characterized in comprising at least one close module ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100200063 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to solar cell packaging. In one particular example, a solar cell package comprises a solar cell including a thin film solar cell disposed on a flexible and substantially transparent substrate, a first encapsulation layer disposed on a first side of the solar cell, and a second encapsulation layer disposed on a second side of the solar cell. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200064 | DYE-SENSITIZING SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A dye-sensitizing solar cell (DSSC) is provided. The DSSC includes a working electrode, a counter electrode disposed opposite to the working electrode, a first gap control layer disposed between the working electrode and the counter electrode, a packaging material, and an electrolyte. The working electrode has a first patterned conductive line. The counter electrode has a second patterned conductive line. The first gap control layer is located on at least an outer portion of one of the first and the second patterned conductive lines to surround at least the first and the second patterned conductive lines or is symmetrically located on one of the first and the second patterned conductive lines. The packaging material is disposed on the first gap control layer such that the working electrode, the counter electrode, the first gap control layer, and the packaging material form a gap. The electrolyte is disposed in the gap. | 08-12-2010 |
20100206378 | Thin-film photovoltaic power system with integrated low-profile high-efficiency inverter - A photovoltaic device including at least one photovoltaic cell and a transformerless inverter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the transformerless inverter are integrated into a photovoltaic package. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206379 | Rotational Trough Reflector Array With Solid Optical Element For Solar-Electricity Generation - A rotational trough reflector solar-electricity generation device includes a trough reflector that rotates around a substantially vertical axis and includes a solid optical element having a linear parabolic convex surface that serves as a base for automatically positioning a mirror to focus sunlight onto a focal line, and a flat aperture surface that serves to support a strip-type photovoltaic (PV) receiver on the focal line. A tracking system rotates the trough reflector such that the trough reflector is aligned generally parallel to the incident sunlight (e.g., in a generally east-west direction at sunrise, turning to generally north-south at noon, and turning generally west-east at sunset). A disc-shaped support structure is used to distribute the reflector's weight over a larger area and to minimize the tracking system motor size. Multiple trough reflectors are mounted on the disc-shaped support to maximize power generation. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212740 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE STRUCTURE AND ENCAPSULATION - A system and method for improved photovoltaic module structure and encapsulation is described. One embodiment includes a photovoltaic module comprising a front substrate, a photovoltaic structure attached to the front substrate, wherein the photovoltaic structure comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, and a membrane, wherein the membrane and the front substrate substantially encapsulate the photovoltaic structure. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212741 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell which receives an incident light includes a first solar cell element, a second solar cell element and a light-concentrating element. The area of the first solar cell element is smaller than that of the second solar cell element. The second solar cell element is disposed in neighbor to the first solar cell element or the light-concentrating element. At least one portion of energy of the incident light is concentrated to the first solar cell element through the light-concentrating element, and another portion of the energy of the incident light is absorbed by the second solar cell element. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212742 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH CONCENTRATOR OPTICS - The invention relates to a photovoltaic device having a concentrator optics. The photovoltaic device includes at least one solar cell and a concentrator optics, with the concentrator optics having at least one first, light-input-side, focusing optical element and at least one second optical element downstream of the first, light-input-side optical element and upstream of the solar cell, onto which, in operating position of the photovoltaic device, the bundled solar radiation falls by way of the first optical element, with the second optical element having a solarization-stabilized silicate glass. | 08-26-2010 |
20100224248 | Solar Modules Including Spectral Concentrators and Related Manufacturing Methods - Described herein are solar modules and related manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a solar module includes: (1) a photovoltaic cell; and (2) a resonant cavity waveguide optically coupled to the photovoltaic cell, the resonant cavity waveguide including: (a) a top reflector; (b) a bottom reflector; and (c) an emission layer disposed between the top reflector and the bottom reflector with respect to an anti-node position within the resonant cavity waveguide, the emission layer configured to absorb incident solar radiation and emit radiation that is guided towards the photovoltaic cell, the emitted radiation including an energy band having a spectral width no greater than 80 nm at Full Width at Half Maximum. | 09-09-2010 |
20100224249 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL USING THE PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device having a laminated structure includes: an anodized substrate constituted by a metal substrate mainly containing aluminum and an anodized film formed on the metal substrate; a lower electrode mainly containing molybdenum; a semiconductor photoelectric conversion layer generating current when absorbing light; an upper electrode; a metal supply layer being formed in contact with or inside the lower electrode, containing an alkali and/or alkaline earth metal element, and supplying the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal element to the photoelectric conversion layer during formation of the photoelectric conversion layer; and a diffusion barrier layer being conductive and formed between the anodized substrate and the metal supply layer in contact with the lower electrode and/or the metal supply layer or inside the lower electrode, and suppressing diffusion, into the anodized substrate, of the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal element from the metal supply layer. | 09-09-2010 |
20100229945 | Sheet for sealing rear surface of solar cell - The present invention provides a sheet for sealing a rear surface of a solar cell in which degradation due to hydrolysis of the material constituting the solar cell is prevented, and the weather resistance is excellent such that electric output properties of the solar cell can be maintained not only under conditions of actual usage of the solar cell module but also conditions for evaluation under high temperatures and high moistures, and provides a sheet for sealing a rear surface of a solar cell comprising a laminate in which at least two substrates are laminated by an polyurethane-based adhesive, wherein the polyurethane-based adhesive comprises an adhesive having hydrolysis resistance which satisfies the following conditions: condition 1: the lamination strength of the adhesive is 1 N/15 mm or more after keeping the laminate in a chamber which acts as a highly accelerated stress test system under pressurized steam conditions of 105° C. and 1.05 atm for 168 hours; and condition 2: the adhesive does not bring on a delamination and a blister between the substrates after keeping the laminate in a chamber which acts as a highly accelerated stress test system under pressurized steam conditions of 105° C. and 1.05 atm for 168 hours. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229946 | COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM, SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SEALING FILM - [Problem to be Solved] The object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film having enhanced transparency. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229947 | Optical Element with a Reflective Surface Coating for Use in a Concentrator Photovoltaic System - An optical element for use in a concentrating photovoltaic system for converting incident solar radiation to electrical energy. The optical element may include an entry aperture for receiving light beams from a primary focusing element, and an exit aperture for transmitting light beams to a solar cell. The optical element may also include an intermediate section whereby at least some of the light beams reflect off the intermediate section and are transmitted to the solar cell. This region may be composed of a layered structure with a first material layer having a first optical characteristic, and a second material layer having a second optical characteristic. The material composition and thickness of the layers may be adapted so that the reflectivity of the light beams off the surfaces and transmitted to the solar cell optimizes the aggregate irradiance on the surface of the solar cell over the incident solar spectrum. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229948 | MAINTENANCE-FRIENDLY CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER MODULE - A concentrated solar power module including a lens, a light shield plate, a solar-powered electricity generator, and a heat-dissipating element is provided. The lens allows sunlight to be focused to a specific area and is coated with a self-cleaning material. The light shield plate is provided beneath the lens and formed with an opening for selectively admitting the sunlight focused. The solar-powered electricity generator is formed beneath the opening for receiving the sunlight penetrating the opening. The solar-powered electricity generator includes a solar cell and a secondary light transmissive member coated with a self-cleaning material and configured to hermetically seal the solar cell. The heat-dissipating element is mounted on the solar-powered electricity generator to dissipate heat generated by the solar-powered electricity generator. With the secondary light transmissive member being coated with the self-cleaning material, the concentrated solar power module is free of water condensation-induced degradation, easy to clean, and contaminant-proof. | 09-16-2010 |
20100236625 | Solar Modules Including Spectral Concentrators and Related Manufacturing Methods - Described herein are solar modules and related manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a solar module includes: (1) a photovoltaic cell; and (2) a resonant cavity waveguide having a non-planar configuration and optically coupled to the photovoltaic cell, the resonant cavity waveguide including: (a) an outer reflector; (b) an inner reflector; and (c) an emission layer disposed between the outer reflector and the inner reflector with respect to an anti-node position within the resonant cavity waveguide, the emission layer configured to absorb incident solar radiation and emit radiation that is guided towards the photovoltaic cell, the emitted radiation including an energy band having a peak emission wavelength that is substantially matched to a bandgap energy of the photovoltaic cell. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236626 | REFLECTIVE SURFACE FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Concentrating solar collector systems that utilize a concentrating reflector to direct incident solar radiation to a solar receiver are described. In one aspect, the reflective surface is arranged to direct light to the receiver in a non-imaging manner in which the solar rays reflected from the opposing edges of the reflective surface are generally directed towards a central portion of the solar receiver. Rays reflected from selected central portions of the reflective surface are directed closer to the edges of the receiver than the solar rays reflected from the edges of the reflective surface. The described reflectors are generally intended for use in solar collector systems that track movements of the sun along at least one axis. | 09-23-2010 |
20100243053 | Photovoltaic devices including quantum dot down-conversion materials useful for solar cells and materials including quantum dots - A photovoltaic device includes a heat transfer material comprising a dispersion of down-conversion quantum dots in a host medium. In certain embodiments, the host medium comprises a liquid or fluid. In certain embodiments, a heat transfer material comprises a dispersion of down-conversion quantum dots in a host medium comprising one or more heat-transfer fluids. A heat transfer material including quantum dots is also disclosed. Such devices and heat transfer materials can be useful for light energy conversion, e.g., in solar cells. Solar cells are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243054 | CONDENSING SYSTEM OF SOLAR LIGHT FOR NATURAL LIGHTING - The present invention relates to a solar light condensing system for realization of natural lighting, and more particularly, to a vertical solar light condensing system which is formed on an outer wall of a building using a reflective member and a light condensing member so as to secure large light condensing area and to increase light condensing efficiency. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243055 | FUNCTIONAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a functional device capable of providing a functional device such as a dye-sensitized solar cell or the like, which is capable of maintaining high characteristics, and a method for manufacturing the functional device. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252106 | ANTI-REFLECTIVE AND LIGHT-TRAPPING SOLAR MODULE PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A variety of solar module package structures is obtained by disposing an optical sheet on the top surface of the solar module and/or between the glass plate and the solar cell. Through the optical sheet with surface configurations, anti-reflection and light trapping capability of the solar module package structure is improved and the power output is increased. | 10-07-2010 |
20100252107 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes: a reflector; a encapsulant that includes a first corrugated portion that corresponds to a corrugated shape of the reflector; and a solar cell that is encapsulated in the encapsulant, wherein the encapsulant is fixed to the reflector and the solar cell; and at least one of a surface of the encapsulant fixed to the reflector and a surface of the encapsulant fixed to the solar cell is provided with a second corrugated portion that has a smaller protrusion than a protrusion of the first corrugated portion. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258186 | Method for Supporting a Stretched Membrane Solar Trough Collector - An improved solar reflector with a frame structure suitable for spanning longer distances that utilizes light-weight side beams, ridgecaps and tensioned cables to form a truss-system. | 10-14-2010 |
20100258187 | Optical Element - An optical element for reflecting solar light has excellent weather resistance, and furthermore, a high reflectance in a wide band. When solar light enters an optical element (OE), light (L | 10-14-2010 |
20100263723 | Nearly Index-Matched Luminescent Glass-Phosphor Composites For Photonic Applications - A light emitting composite material ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100263724 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell base body is attached to a frame smoothly and without being damaged. At the time of attaching the solar cell base body, a sealing material applied in a guide groove of the frame is prevented from protruding to the surface of the solar cell base body. Furthermore, the solar cell base body and the frame are stably fixed even when the solar cell module is at a high temperature and the sealing material is softened. The solar cell module includes the solar cell base body, the frame to be attached to the solar cell base body, and a spacer to be attached to the frame, wherein the frame is provided with at least a first base body supporting section for sandwiching the solar cell base body from the front surface, and a second base body supporting section for sandwiching the solar cell base body from the rear surface, a guide groove for inserting the solar cell base body is formed between the first base body supporting section and the second base body supporting section, and the spacers are attached to the second base body supporting section at predetermined intervals. | 10-21-2010 |
20100275998 | LIGHT CONVERGING DEVICE HAVING COOLING ASSEMBLY AND RELATED SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTING SYSTEM - A exemplary light converging device includes a support, a supporting plate, a reflective Fresnel lens and a cooling assembly. The supporting plate is rotatably mounted on the support. The reflective Fresnel lens is fixedly mounted on the supporting plate. The cooling assembly is positioned between the reflective Fresnel lens and the supporting plate. The cooling assembly is thermally coupled to the reflective Fresnel lens and configured for cooling the reflective Fresnel lens. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275999 | Photovoltaic Conversion Assembly with Concentrating Optics - A photovoltaic conversion assembly comprises an optical slab with first and second major surfaces and an intermediate surface therebetween. Light energy to be collected impinges as incoming photons on the first major surface. At least one PV cell is mounted to receive light energy from the intermediate surface of the optical slab and convert such light energy to electrical energy. The PV cell has a highest band gap E. A down-converting structure is located on the second major surface of the slab for converting to lower energy light received through the slab, with at least about 75 percent of the converted light having an energy level above the band gap E. A two-way spectrally selective reflector, located proximate the first major surface, cooperates with the down-converting structure for preventing high angle light from undesirably exiting the optical slab via the first major surface. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276000 | SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for producing electricity by harnessing sunlight to produce an amplified voltage signal, the device including: (a) a sealed chamber, defined by a transparent housing; (b) an excitable medium, disposed within the chamber, in which, when the medium is exposed to solar light having wavelengths in a range of 0.2 to 3 micrometers, bound electrons in the excitable medium are elevated to at least one higher energy state; (c) electrodes, disposed in a spaced apart fashion, whereby the medium is between, and fluidly communicates with, the electrodes; (d) an electric circuit, the medium and the electrodes completing the circuit; (e) an initiating mechanism, adapted to initiate an initial voltage signal through the chamber, between the electrodes, and (f) a power source, associated with the circuit, and adapted to maintain the first voltage signal through the chamber, between the electrodes, whereby the bound electrons in the higher energy state transfer energy to free electrons traversing the first voltage signal to produce the amplified voltage signal, and wherein the excitable medium is selected, and adapted within the chamber, to absorb at least 5% of an energy flux within a wavelength range of 0.2 to 3 micrometers, emitted by a black body operating at 5500K, by elevating the bound electrons to the higher energy state. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282315 | LOW CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL SOLAR COLLECTOR - A low concentrating solar collector comprising: at least one elongated cross-sectionally V-shape beam, a first and second sunray light reflecting surfaces integral to the respective interior faces of the V-shape beam side legs, at least one of a photovoltaic cell and of a thermal collector member carried by the beam web, the selected photovoltaic cell member and thermal collector member having exposed surfaces accessible to sunrays crossing the V-beam mouth and striking and deflected by the beam side walls light reflecting surfaces toward the beam web. The beam side walls are of such size and composition as to be able to constitute heat sink for optimizing thermal management of the solar collector. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282316 | Solar Cell Concentrator Structure Including A Plurality of Glass Concentrator Elements With A Notch Design - A solar concentrator structure including a plurality of glass concentrator elements with a notch design. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a solar cell concentrator structure. The structure includes an outside surface. The structure also includes an inside surface, the inside surface being substantially flat. The structure includes a first concentrator element integrally formed on the outside surface, the first concentrator element having a first curved surface, the curved surface being characterized by a radius of at least 1 mm, the curved surface having a first flat region of at least 0.25 mm, the flat region being at least 4 mm from the inside surface. The structure includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element and the outside surface, the second concentrator element including a second curved surface and a second flat region. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282317 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A SOLAR CELL USING A PLURALITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC REGIONS - A solar cell device. The device has a housing member. The device also has a lead frame member coupled to the housing member. In a preferred embodiment, the lead frame member has at least one photovoltaic strip thereon, which has a surface region and a back side region. The device has an optical elastomer material having a first thickness overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic surface. The device has a second substrate member comprising at least one optical concentrating element thereon. The optical concentrating element has a first side and a second side. The device has a first interface within a vicinity of the surface region and the first thickness of the optical elastomer material and a second interface within a vicinity of the second side and the optical elastomer material. In a specific embodiment, the optical concentrating element is coupled to the surface region of the photovoltaic strip such that the optical elastomer material is in between the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the device has a spacing comprising essentially the optical elastomer material between the second side of the optical concentrating element and the surface region of the photovoltaic strip. The device has a plurality of particles having a predetermined dimension (e.g., non-compressible and substantially non-deformable particles) spatially disposed overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and within a second thickness of the optical elastomer material to define the spacing between the surface region and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the first interface is substantially free from one or more gaps (e.g., air gaps and/or pockets) and the second interface substantially free from one or more gaps to form a substantially continuous optical interface from the first side of the optical concentrating element, through the first interface, and through the second interface to the photovoltaic strip. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282318 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing. | 11-11-2010 |
20100294362 | Temperature-Control Body for Photovoltaic Modules - Temperature-control bodies for photovoltaic modules have heat transfer tubes embedded in a layer of compressed expanded graphite and connected to the surface of a photoelectric cell layer that faces away from the solar radiation. A layered composite semi-finished product has a layer of compressed expanded graphite with a density of between 0.02 g/cm3 and 0.5 g/cm3. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294363 | Coated Polyester Film For Lamination to Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Layers - A bonding material is described that is well suited to bonding polymer films, such as polyester films, to other substrates. In one embodiment, for instance, the bonding material can be used to bond a polyester film to a layer containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to form a backing material for a photovoltaic device. The bonding material generally comprises a block copolymer combined with a coupling agent. The block copolymer generally contains a polyester segment in combination with a different polymer segment. The different polymer segment may comprise, for instance, polyethylene glycol polymer blocks. The coupling agent, on the other hand, can comprise a functional silane. The polyester segments on the block copolymer attach to the polyester film, while the silane coupling agent reacts with the second polymer blocks and reacts with a constitutent in an adjacent layer. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294364 | Thermal Spray For Solar Concentrator Fabrication - A solar concentrator including a substantially-transparent optical element, a reflective material disposed on a convex surface of the optical element, an insulator layer on the reflective material, a conductive material that is thermal sprayed onto the insulator layer, and a solar cell mounted in a central region of the convex surface and electrically coupled to the conductive material. The optical element includes a flat surface disposed opposite to the convex surface and a concave surface defined in the flat surface. The convex surface and concave surface are arranged and the reflective material is deposited such that light passing through the flat surface is reflected by the reflective material toward the concave surface, and is re-reflected by the reflective material disposed on the concave surface onto an active surface of the solar cell. Thermal spraying the conductive material may include spraying a molten metal powder onto the insulator layer. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294365 | Method and Apparatus for Arranging a Solar Cell and Reflector - A system and method of arranging a solar cell and reflector to replace a typical solar cell oriented normal to the incoming sunlight inside a module (i.e. parallel to a module's transparent cover plate or opening). The present invention in a preferred embodiment uses a solar cell oriented at a 45 degree angle to the incoming sunlight, and a reflective surface oriented perpendicular to the cell and at a 45 degree angle to the incoming sunlight. The solar cell and the mirror are the same length/size and form a V shape where the angle between the sloped sides is 90 degrees. Any light falling normally on the arrangement will hit the solar cell either directly or after reflection. In another embodiment, two adjacent reflectors can be used making angles of around 60 degrees and around 30 degrees with respect to the cover or opening. An alternate embodiment can include a second reflector added to the base of the cell and reflector pairings also at an approximate 45 degree angle with the cover or opening. The second reflector can run along an entire row of cell and first reflector pairs such that the first reflectors form 90 degree angles with both the cells and with the second reflector. | 11-25-2010 |
20100300531 | SEALING FILM FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL PREPARED BY USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a sealing film for a solar cell having the improved heat resistance and light resistance and a solar cell made by using the same. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300532 | HERMETICALLY SEALED NONPLANAR SOLAR CELLS - A nonplanar solar cell having a water vapor transmission rate of 10 | 12-02-2010 |
20100300533 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH A POLYMERIC MAT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - This invention relates to a photovoltaic device with a polymeric mat and a method of making a photovoltaic device with a polymeric mat. The photovoltaic device includes a transparent layer for receiving solar energy, and at least one photovoltaic cell disposed below the transparent layer. The photovoltaic device also includes a polymeric mat disposed below the at least one photovoltaic cell, and a backsheet disposed below the polymeric mat. The photovoltaic device also includes an encapsulant bonding the transparent layer, the at least one photovoltaic cell, the polymeric mat, and the backsheet. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300534 | SEALED MONOLITHIC ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM - A sealed monolithic electrochemical system is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the sealed monolithic electrochemical system includes an electrically insulating substrate; an electrically conducting pattern arranged to support a plurality of blocks of porous structures arranged on the substrate, wherein each porous structure includes a working electrode, an insulating layer and a counter electrode, and wherein an electrolyte is at least partially filled in the blocks of porous structures for forming a plurality of electrochemical cells; and an encapsulation covering the plurality of blocks of porous structures. In at least one embodiment, each block includes at least one porous structure, where the blocks may be individually disconnected and a method individually disconnecting such a system. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307584 | SOLAR ELEMENT WITH INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND METHOD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY - A solar element with increased efficiency and also a method for increasing the efficiency of a solar cell are provided. The solar cell comprises a luminescent element, an upconverter, and also at least one selectively reflecting structure. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307585 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH FILMS CONTAINING PLASTICISERS HAVING LOW TENDENCY TO CREEP - The invention relates to the use of films containing plasticiser and based on polyvinyl acetal with a polyvinyl alcohol content in the polyvinyl acetal of less than 18% by weight and low creep tendency to produce photovoltaic modules. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307586 | REFLECTIVE FREE-FORM KOHLER CONCENTRATOR - One example of a solar photovoltaic concentrator has a primary mirror with multiple free-form panels, each of which forms a Köhler integrator with a respective panel of a lenticular secondary lens. The Köhler integrators are folded by a common intermediate mirror. The resulting plurality of integrators all concentrate sunlight onto a common photovoltaic cell. Luminaires using a similar geometry are also described. | 12-09-2010 |
20100313953 | NANO-STRUCTURED SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a first electrode and an array of ordered electron conductive nanostructure films electrically coupled to and supported by the first electrode. A plurality of quantum dot absorbers are attached to the electrically conductive nanostructure films. A hole conducting material is diffused between the electron conductive nanostructure films, and a second electrode is electrically coupled to the hole conducting material. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313954 | Concentrated Photovoltaic System Receiver for III-V Semiconductor Solar Cells - According to an embodiment, a solar cell receiver for converting solar energy to electricity includes a ceramic substrate, a solar cell and a heat sink. The ceramic substrate has a first metallized surface and an opposing second metallized surface. The first metallized surface of the ceramic substrate has separated conductive regions. The solar cell has a conductive first surface connected to a first one of the conductive regions of the ceramic substrate and an opposing second surface having a conductive contact area connected to a second one of the conductive regions. The heat sink is bonded to the second metallized surface of the ceramic substrate with a thermally conductive attach media, such as a metal-filled epoxy adhesive or solder. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313955 | Method of Making Solar Collector Assemblies with Optical Concentrator Encapsulant - Disclosed is a method of making solar collector assemblies for photovoltaic conversion. The method comprises providing a mold for receiving encapsulant, the mold having serially arranged, alternating peaks and valleys. A respective PV solar cell is placed into each of a series of the valleys such that the light-receiving surfaces of the PV solar cells face upwards. Uncured encapsulant is delivered into the mold and onto the light-receiving surfaces, and from the light-receiving surfaces to a level at least as high as the peaks so as to form, above the light-receiving surfaces, optical concentrators for concentrating light received by the optical concentrators and directing the light to the light-receiving surfaces. The encapsulant is then cured. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313956 | ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL - A solar cell encapsulated with an encapsulating material which is a non-crystalline or low-crystalline α-olefin-based copolymer or its composition (I). The composition (C) can contain 50 to 100 parts by weight of non-crystalline α-olefin polymer (A) which meets the following requirements: (a) the α-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms is not less than 20 mol %, (b) practically no melt peak as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is observed, and (c) the Mw/Mn is not more than 5, and 50 to 0 parts by weight of crystalline α-olefin polymer (B) (the total of (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight). The non-crystalline or low-crystalline α-olefin copolymer may also have a crystallinity of not higher than 40% as measured by use of X rays. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319773 | Optics for Concentrated Photovoltaic Cell - A concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) module includes a CPV cell mounted on a support surface. A primary optical element (POE) is a square Fresnel lens fixed in position over the CPV cell. A secondary optical element (SOE) is optically coupled to the cell for providing uniform light over the surface of the cell. The SOE has a square, sloping top portion and a truncated pyramid shaped bottom portion that tapers toward the cell. The top portion is formed of angled flat square rings that refract light entering the top portion from the POE. The bottom portion mixes the light using TIR. The SOE has an angled middle portion, and an integral support structure having one end attached to the middle portion surrounds the bottom portion and is attached to the cell support surface so there is little mechanical stress on the cell. | 12-23-2010 |
20100319774 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH SIMPLIFIED TRACKING - An apparatus for diverting light energy comprising a target, wherein the target is configured for collecting the light energy from a light source and a light bending element disposed in a light path of at least one ray of the light energy between the light source and the target, wherein the light bending element is configured for collection of the light energy as an angle of incidence of at least one ray of the light energy changes over time relative to the light bending element, the light bending element is configured to direct the light energy to the target, wherein the light bending element and the target move relative to each other, movement of the light bending element and the target relative to each other being a function of at least the angle of incidence of at least one ray of the light energy. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326521 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH INDUCED DIPOLE ALIGNMENT OF PIVOTED MIRRORS - This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control of the elements (mirrors) of a Fresnel reflector solar concentrator tracking heliostat array by induced and/or permanent dipole coupling to an electronic grid to produce angular deflection, and rotational motion. Thus forces and torques are produced without the use of internal moving parts. Control is achieved without recourse to magnetic fields, by means of high electric fields which may be attained at relatively low voltages. At low voltages, the instant invention exceeds the capability of conventional systems. It can perform dynamic motion control with independent amplitude and frequency modulation. It is ideally suited for maximization of solar energy focused by the array onto a receiver. Since there are no internal moving parts, the instant invention is the most adapted for fabrication from the mini- to the microtechnology realm. Furthermore it provides less costly and greater ease of manufacture from the mini- to the micro-realm. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326522 | PV MODULE AND WAVELENGTH CONVERSION TYPE LIGHT TRAPPING FILM FOR PV MODULE - A photovoltaic (PV) module in which electric power generation efficiency is enhanced by enhancing light utilization rate. A encapsulant ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100326523 | System and Method for Collecting and Optically Transmitting Solar Radiation - A solar power system includes solar panels placed below-grade and an optical section placed above-grade that collects solar radiation and transmits the solar radiation to the solar panels. The optical section may include optical components and a tracking mechanism. Photovoltaic material may be mounted to one or more surfaces below grade. The surfaces may have a reflective coating that reflects optical radiation that is not absorbed by photovoltaic material of the solar panels such that other solar panels receive the reflected light. | 12-30-2010 |
20110000542 | HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module (and a manufacturing method and system thereof) is provided. The photovoltaic module includes a base substrate, a nano-porous layer of an inorganic material deposited over the base substrate, and a photovoltaic layer of an organic material formed over the nano-porous layer. The nano-porous layer includes a plurality of nano-pores in which the organic material is deposited. The photovoltaic layer is capable of converting solar energy into electricity. The photovoltaic module also includes at least two electrodes capable of collecting electricity generated by the photovoltaic layer. | 01-06-2011 |
20110000543 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION AND CONVERSION SYSTEM - A solar energy collection and conversion system includes at least one mirror array, with each array including a multiplicity of mirrors, and each array of mirrors reflecting incident sunlight onto a common target. The common target serves as a collection point where the reflected sunlight energy converges and is thereby concentrated. The target comprises an energy to electricity conversion device, for example, a photovoltaic device, and/or a reservoir of material which can be heated by the incident light energy such that the energy may be subsequently extracted to generate electricity. | 01-06-2011 |
20110000544 | DROP-IN CONNECTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS - A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether. | 01-06-2011 |
20110005595 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND THE FABRICATION METHOD OF THE SAME - The application illustrates a solar cell module, included a base device, a solar cell on the base device, and a concentrator on the solar cell. The concentrator directly contacts with the solar cell and concentrates the light to the solar cell for opto-electric transformation. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011457 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM WITH ENCAPSULANT - The present invention is directed to a solar cell system comprising a solar cell on the light-receiving side of which a transparent encapsulant foil is present which comprises a reinforcing layer and two barrier layers, wherein the first, barrier layer is positioned above the reinforcing layer and the second barrier is positioned below the reinforcing layer, determined from the light-receiving side of the solar cell system, wherein the reinforcing layer comprises a fibre-reinforced layer which comprises fibres with an average length of at least 2 cm. The encapsulant foil itself, a process for manufacture thereof, and a process for manufacturing the solar cell system are also claimed. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017293 | Thin film photovoltaic module having a lamination layer for enhanced reflection and photovoltaic output - An improved thin film PV module and simplified fabrication process are provided that achieve higher PV module efficiency, while eliminating expensive process steps, and reducing the capital cost of thin film processing equipment. A lamination material, characterized by high reflectivity as well as thermal conductivity and emissivity, is provided directly adjacent the active region of a thin film stack, eliminating the need for complex sputtering or deposition process steps ordinarily required for providing a reflective layer. The lamination material reflects unabsorbed light back into the thin film stack, thereby increasing photocurrent generation, and obviating the need for a reflective metallization layer. The lamination layer and back sheet for sealing the light-absorbing stack against the ingress of moisture also can be applied in a single process step. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017294 | PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CELL CHIP - A solar cell package comprises a ceramic substrate, a light-electricity transformation unit provided on the substrate for transforming solar energy into electricity, and a sealing component covering the light-electricity transformation unit and the ceramic substrate. A Fresnel lens is disposed corresponding to the top of the light-electricity transformation unit, converges and concentrates solar energy onto the light-electricity transformation unit. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017295 | PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CELL CHIP - A solar cell package comprises a substrate, a light-electricity transformation unit provided on the substrate for transforming solar energy into electricity, a package component covering the light-electricity transformation unit and the substrate, and a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film is provided on a surface of the light-electricity transformation unit to increase heat dissipation. A Fresnel lens is disposed corresponding to the top of the light-electricity transformation unit, and converges and concentrates solar energy on the light-electricity transformation unit. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017296 | SOLAR CELL HAVING LIGHT CONDENSING DEVICE AND LARGER EFFECTIVE AREA AND THE METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention discloses a solar cell having light condensing device such as micro lens. The solar cell includes a substrate, a solar energy converting layer is formed over the substrate, and a plurality of light condensing device is formed over the solar energy converting layer. The material of the light condensing device includes organic material including photo-resist or inorganic material including silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. | 01-27-2011 |
20110030790 | Solar cell modules and methods of manufacturing the same - A solar cell module includes an upper substrate including a cylindrical lens is disposed on a lower substrate to cover a solar cell. The cylindrical lens focuses incident light onto the solar cell. In a method of manufacturing the solar cell module, a solar cell is formed on a lower substrate by sequentially depositing a first material layer, a second material layer, and a second electrode onto the first electrode. An upper substrate including a cylindrical lens is adhered to or formed on the lower substrate. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030791 | SOLAR MODULE SEALANT - A sealant composition which may be applied between two substrates in a solar panel provides consistent rheology, high weatherability resistance, acts as a moisture barrier, and has low conductivity. The sealant composition preferably includes a rubber component, at least one rheology modifier, an adhesion promoter, a flow modifier, and a stabilizer. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030792 | SOLAR TO ELECTRIC ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE - The present invention features a solar-to-electric energy conversion device based on a light absorbing electrode coupled to a one-dimensional nanoparticle based photonic crystal. The function of the latter is to localize the incident light within the electrode thus enhancing the optical absorption and the power conversion efficiency of the so called dye-sensitized and organic (polymer based or hybrids) cell. The photonic crystal comprises alternating layers possessing different index of refraction and can be easily integrated into the cell. | 02-10-2011 |
20110041916 | LENS WITH A DETERMINED PITCH - A non-imaging lens includes a transparent member, a conical protrusion, and a plurality of annular protrusions. The transparent member includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are planar. The conical protrusion is defined on the first surface of the transparent member. The annular protrusions are concentrically defined on the first surface around the conical protrusion. Each of cross-sections of the annular protrusions approximately forms a right triangle. Each of the triangles includes a first angle, a second angle, a bottom surface, a first surface and a second surface. The first angle exceeds the second angle. The first angle is less than or equal to 90°. The second angles increase in turn outwards from the conical protrusion. The width of the bottom surface is equal to the radius of the conical protrusion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110048535 | Encapsulated Concentrated Photovoltaic System Subassembly for III-V Semiconductor Solar Cells - A solar cell receiver subassembly for use in a concentrating solar system which concentrates the solar energy onto a solar cell by a factor of 1000 or more for converting solar energy to electricity, including an optical element defining an optical channel, a solar cell receiver having a support; a solar cell mounted on the support adjacent to the optical element and in the optical path of the optical channel, the solar cell comprising one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers and capable of generating in excess of 20 watts of peak DC power; a diode mounted on the support and coupled in parallel with the solar cell; and first and second electrical contacts mounted on the support and coupled in parallel with the solar cell and the diode; and an encapsulant covering the support, the solar cell, the diode, and at least a portion of the exterior sides of the optical element. | 03-03-2011 |
20110056559 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS TO FLUOROPOLYMER STRUCTURAL MEMBRANE - The invention describes an extensible membrane system to which a photovoltaic device is secured. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061734 | METHOD FOR FORMING NANO SIZE TURF ON TRANSPARENT POLYMER FILMS USED IN SOLAR CELLS, AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING TRANSMITTANCE OF TRANSPARENT POLYMER FILMS OF SOLAR CELLS - The method for forming nano size turfs on a surface of a transparent polymer film used in a solar cell is disclosed, which comprises a first step for attaching a transparent polymer film on a glass, a second step for installing the glass prepared in the first step on an upper side of the electrodes provided in the interior of a chamber and forming either a vacuum environment or an atmospheric environment, and a third step for supplying an electric power to the electrodes under the environment formed in the second step, etching the transparent polymer film attached on the surface of the glass and forming nano size turfs in circular cone shapes. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061735 | CROSSLINKABLE ETHYLENE COPOLYMER COMPOSITION, ENCAPSULATING SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL ELEMENT COMPOSED OF THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING THE SHEET - The present invention provides a crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition which is superior in transparency, heat resistance, adhesive property, flexibility, moldability, durability, and the like, as well as in insulating property, and which shows less decrease in adhesive property with time and can maintain the adhesive property for a long period, and a crosslinkable sheet composed of said composition, and an encapsulating sheet for solar cell and a solar cell module. More in detail, the present invention relates to a crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition comprising a dialkoxysilane having a double bond in a ratio of 3 parts by weight or less to 100 parts by weight of ethylene copolymer, and a crosslinked sheet of said composition, and further to an encapsulating sheet for solar cell composed of said composition and a solar cell module using the sheet. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067758 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY WITH OPTICALLY ACTIVE COVER - A photovoltaic concentrator assembly that includes a housing that defines an internal volume and includes a rim, wherein the rim defines an opening into the internal volume, a photovoltaic cell positioned in the internal volume, and an optical element that includes an optically active body and a flange extending outward from the body, wherein the flange is sealingly engaged with the rim of the housing to enclose the internal volume. | 03-24-2011 |
20110073182 | GLASS PLATE FOR A SOLAR UNIT, AND GLASS COMPOSITION - A solar unit glass plate having a composition comprising the following constituents, the amounts of which are expressed as percentages by weight: SiO | 03-31-2011 |
20110073183 | REFLECT-ARRAY LENS FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE HAVING REFLECT-ARRAY LENS - Disclosed are a reflect-array lens (or a planar lens) and a solar cell module having the same. The reflect-array lens for a solar cell includes: a planar dielectric substrate having a first permittivity, wherein a plurality of recesses are formed on one surface of the planar dielectric substrate and filled with a dielectric having a second permittivity different from the first permittivity. The reflect-array lens can be easily fabricated and has an excellent concentration degree, and the solar cell module having the reflect-array lens has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079282 | SELF-REMEDIATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module may include forming a photovoltaic device including a constituent material; forming a hydrophilic material adjacent to the constituent material, where the hydrophilic material includes a polyvinyl acetate or alcohol; and depositing a remediation agent adjacent to the hydrophilic material, such that the remediation agent is proximate to, but not contacting the constituent material. | 04-07-2011 |
20110079283 | SELF-REMEDIATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module may include forming a photovoltaic device including a constituent material; forming a hydrophilic material adjacent to the constituent material, where the hydrophilic material includes an acrylate-based polymer; and depositing a remediation agent adjacent to the hydrophilic material, such that the remediation agent is proximate to, but not contacting the constituent material. | 04-07-2011 |
20110079284 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING JUNCTION BOX TO SOLAR CELL MODULE - In a structure and method for connecting junction box to solar cell module, at least one support pin is embedded in the laminated layers of the solar cell module. The support pin includes at least a plug section, a support section and a stop section. The support section is embedded in the laminated layers of the solar cell module and can therefore provide support strength to the junction box. The stop section is pressed against an end surface of the solar cell module to enable a limiting and lateral supporting effect. The plug section is exposed from a layer of fixing sealant applied on the end surface of the solar cell module for plugging in and accordingly holding to a socket section of the junction box, protecting the junction box against separating from the solar cell module before the fixing sealant is fully cured. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083738 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH ADHESION PROMOTER - Photovoltaic modules with adhesion promoters and methods for fabricating photovoltaic modules with adhesion promoters are described. A photovoltaic module includes a solar cell including a first surface and a second surface, the second surface including a plurality of interspaced back-side contacts. A first glass layer is coupled to the first surface by a first encapsulating layer. A second glass layer is coupled to the second surface by a second encapsulating layer. At least a portion of the second encapsulating layer is bonded directly to the plurality of interspaced back-side contacts by an adhesion promoter. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083739 | ENERGY COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An energy collection system is provided. The system can include an energy collection device and an energy concentration device disposed proximate at least a portion of the energy collection device. The energy concentration device includes a non-periodic, sub-wavelength, dielectric grating. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083740 | Concentrator for solar radiation and use thereof - The invention relates to a concentrator arrangement for solar radiation which has a beam splitter for deflecting solar radiation by means of total reflection. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for concentrating and converting solar energy which has such a concentrator and at least one device for the conversion of solar energy. Such devices for the conversion of solar energy are for example solar cells, solar modules or thermal solar collectors. The concentrators according to the invention are used for concentrating solar radiation just as in sun protection panels. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083741 | MULTICONVERTER SYSTEM COMPRISING SPECTRAL SEPARATING REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS THEREOF - A system is set forth herein which can include a plurality of reflectors adapted to reflect light. The system can further include a plurality of photovoltaic cells. A certain reflector of the plurality of reflectors adapted to reflect light can be adapted to reflect light within a certain wavelength band and can be further adapted to transmit light outside of the certain wavelength band. A photovoltaic cell can be disposed to receive light reflected by the certain reflector. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083742 | MULTICONVERTER SYSTEM COMPRISING SPECTRAL SEPARATING REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS THEREOF - A system is set forth herein which can include a plurality of reflectors adapted to reflect light. The system can further include a plurality of photovoltaic cells. A certain reflector of the plurality of reflectors adapted to reflect light can be adapted to reflect light within a certain wavelength band and can be further adapted to transmit light outside of the certain wavelength band. A photovoltaic cell can be disposed to receive light reflected by the certain reflector. | 04-14-2011 |
20110088780 | Solar Component for Solar Thermal Installations, Solar Thermal Installation, Method for Operating a Solar Thermal Installation, and Parts of a Solar Component for Solar Thermal Installations - A solar component for solar thermal installations has an absorber element and at least one tube for a fluid thermal medium, coupled thermally directly or indirectly to the absorber element. At least one solid insulation of foam glass or plastic, in particular a cured plastic foam made of polyurethane or polyisocyanurate, is provided. The solid insulation, when mounted as intended, fixes the at least one tube relative to the absorber element. | 04-21-2011 |
20110088781 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - To provide a solar cell module capable of discharging rain water or the like even when the solar cell module is installed outdoor such as on the roof, and rain water or the like flows into the solar cell module. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094586 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter portion that has a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type and forms a p-n junction along with the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer that is positioned on the emitter portion and has a thickness of about 5 nm to 35 nm, a second anti-reflection layer positioned on the first anti-reflection layer, a first electrode electrically connected to the emitter portion, and a second electrode electrically connected to the substrate. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100456 | Solar Heating Apparatus - This invention solves the problem of the high cost of man-made energy. Page 1 of 9. FIG. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100457 | BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a back contact solar cell comprising: a first conductive type semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a rear surface of a texturing structure; an oxide layer formed on the front surface of the substrate; at least one first conductive type semiconductor region and second conductive type semiconductor region alternatively formed at predetermined intervals on the rear surface of the substrate; an oxide layer formed on the remaining rear surface of the substrate except for the first conductive type semiconductor region and the second conductive type semiconductor region; and electrodes formed on each of the first conductive type semiconductor region and the second conductive type semiconductor region. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100458 | Multi-layer thin film for encapsulation and method thereof - A multi-layer thin film for encapsulation and the method thereof are provided. The multi-layer thin film for encapsulation includes a protective layer composed of aluminum oxide, a single or double barrier layer composed of silicon nitride (SiN | 05-05-2011 |
20110100459 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate, an emitter layer at a front surface of the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer on the emitter layer, a back surface field layer at a back surface of the substrate, and a second anti-reflection layer on the back surface field layer. The first anti-reflection layer and the second anti-reflection layer overlap may each other. | 05-05-2011 |
20110108110 | VARIABLE LIGHT CONDENSING LENS APPARATUS AND SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - It is desirable to provide a variable light condensing lens apparatus and a solar cell apparatus provided therewith in a simple configuration, yet capable of reducing dependency of light condensing efficiency on the angle of incidence of light and thereby improving power generation efficiency of the solar cell apparatus. The variable light condensing lens apparatus according to the present disclosure is provided with a translucent support having a hydrophilic photocatalyst on a surface thereof and a first translucent liquid supported on the surface of the translucent support in contact therewith and the solar cell apparatus according to the present disclosure is provided with a solar cell element, a pair of electrodes connected to the solar cell element and the variable light condensing apparatus according to the present disclosure disposed opposed to the solar cell element. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108111 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device that may effectively prevent an electrolyte from leaking and have a high durability. The photoelectric conversion device includes a first substrate and a second substrate spaced from the first substrate with a space therebetween. The first substrate has an inlet from a side of the first substrate opposite a side facing the second substrate, and the inlet extends through the first substrate to the space between the first and second substrates. A filling material substantially fills at least a portion of the inlet. A cap is on the first substrate and covers the inlet. The filling material isolates the cap from the space such that the space is double sealed from the side of the first substrate opposite the side facing the second substrate. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108112 | DEVICE FOR TRACKING LOCATION OF SUN - A solar tracking system, including: a horizontal support; a panel frame connected to the horizontal support such that the panel frame can be tilted forwards and backwards, with a solar battery installed on the panel frame; a support unit connected both to the horizontal support and to the panel frame such that the support unit in cooperation with the horizontal support and the panel frame forms a triangular arrangement, wherein the support unit is slidably connected to either the horizontal support or the panel frame such that the support unit can slide relative to either the horizontal support or to the panel frame, thus tilting the panel frame forwards and backwards according to variations in a slidable position thereof; and a drive unit for sliding the support unit relative to the horizontal support or the panel frame. The solar tracking system realizes a simple, stable support structure and allows the solar battery panel to track the position of the sun with a low amount of power. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108113 | SOLAR CELL, CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A solar cell having high heat resistance, reliability and weather resistance that prevents extraneous matter (rain water, dust and the like) from entering, a concentrating solar power generation module and a solar cell manufacturing method are provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114179 | SOLAR BATTERY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR BATTERY, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - There is provided a solar battery, including: a solar cell including an electrode ving a contact resistance with a silicon substrate of 70 mΩ·cm | 05-19-2011 |
20110114180 | METHOD CIRCUIT DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING SOLAR RADIATION INTO ELECTRIC CURRENT - Disclosed is a (solar) light electrical power generation unit including a concentrator plane of one or more photo-concentrator structures and a conversion surface including one or more photovoltaic (“PV”) active regions. The conversion surface is substantially parallel to the concentrator plane, and actuators may adjust a relative position between the concentrator plane and the conversion surface while maintaining the parallel relation between the concentrator plane and the conversion surface. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120554 | ULTRA-LOW REFLECTANCE BROADBAND OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTI-REFLECTION COATING - An anti-reflection coating has an average total reflectance of less than 10%, for example less than 5.9% such as from 4.9% to 5.9%, over a spectrum of wavelengths of 400-1100 nm and a range of angles of incidence of 0-90 degrees with respect to a surface normal of the anti-reflection coating. An anti-reflection coating has a total reflectance of less than 10%, for example less than 6% such as less than 4%, over an entire spectrum of wavelengths of 400-1600 nm and an entire range of angles of incidence of 0-70 degrees with respect to a surface normal of the anti-reflection coating. | 05-26-2011 |
20110120555 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND LIGHT SCATTERING SUPERSTRATES - Photovoltaic devices having light scattering articles having a smooth surface are described herein. Glass frits on glass superstrates can provide planar surfaces for subsequent layer deposition such as TCO layers and yet provide light scattering functions within, for example, silicon tandem photovoltaic devices. Methods of making the light scattering articles with a planar surface include depositing unfilled or filled glass frits on planar or surface-textured superstrates and sintering of the glass frit. The compositions of the glass frits can be tailored to match, for example, the expansion properties and physical properties of the glass superstrates. | 05-26-2011 |
20110120556 | Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell - Micro-protrusions, in micron-meter scale, are produced on a surface of the photovoltaic cell to produce scattering effect and multiple reflecting effect of incident light. | 05-26-2011 |
20110126904 | BACKPLANE FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL HAVING THE SAME - A solar cell and a backplane for a solar cell, where the backplane comprises a metal substrate having first and second opposing major surfaces, and an insulating layer on at least one major surface of the metal substrate. The insulating layer comprises a resin selected from the group consisting of phenolic resins, epoxy resins, amino resins, and combinations thereof. | 06-02-2011 |
20110132457 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH SHIELDING MIRRORS - One aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement for use in a concentrating solar collector that involves a solar receiver that is covered by a shielding mirror. The shielding mirror is attached with and positioned over the solar receiver to help deflect incident light away from the underlying solar receiver. In various embodiments, the shielding mirror is arranged to direct the light to a photovoltaic cell on another solar receiver. Another aspect of the invention pertains to a concentrating solar collector that utilizes the above arrangement. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132458 | SOLAR LIGHT-CONTROL MODULE - A solar light-control module includes a light-propagation chamber, a plurality of micro structures, a refractive media, and at least one solar cell. The light-propagation chamber has a first face, a second face and at least one side surface. Ambient light is incident to the first face to enter the solar light-control module. The micro structures are disposed on the second face to deflect the ambient light and guide the ambient light to a predetermined area of the light-propagation chamber. The refractive media is disposed between the second face of the light-propagation chamber and the micro structures, and the solar cell is disposed on the predetermined area. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132459 | TRANSPARENT SOLAR CELL SUPERSTRATE - A transparent superstrate for use with solar cells is disclosed. The superstrate has a transparent matrix and a plurality of transparent filler bodies. The transparent filler bodies are embedded in the transparent matrix. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139242 | LIGHT CONDENSING LENS, MODULE, AND PHOTOELECTRIC TRANSDUCING APPARATUS - Light condensing lens, module, and photoelectric transducing apparatus are disclosed. The lens has a light receiving surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces. The side surfaces are obliquely connected with the light receiving surface and the bottom surface. By designing the radian of the light receiving surface, the light streams can be condensed to a predetermined region no matter where the light source is. Additionally, an auxiliary light module is provided for reflecting the light streams to the predetermined region, in order to increase the photoelectric transducing efficiency. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139243 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell may include a substrate, an emitter layer positioned at a first surface of the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer that is positioned on a surface of the emitter layer and may include a plurality of first contact lines exposing a portion of the emitter layer, a first electrode that is electrically connected to the emitter layer exposed through the plurality of first contact lines and may include a plating layer directly contacting the emitter layer, and a second electrode positioned on a second surface of the substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139244 | Systems, Circuits, and Methods for a Tiled Solar Cell of an Adaptive Solar Power System - A tiled solar cell comprises a solar cell with various encapsulation and glass layers. The tiled solar cell further comprises a plurality of cell pins such that the cell pins carry a current from the solar cell. The tiled solar cell may be inserted into a cell tile of a back sheet such that the insertion of the tiled solar into the back sheet allows the cell pins to couple to a current carrying grid comprised within the back sheet. As such, current from the solar cell may be carried through the cell pins to the current carrying grid. | 06-16-2011 |
20110146792 | COMPOSITE LAMINATES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to composite laminates and uses thereof in articles in need of protection from mechanical damage and water or oxygen based degradation. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146793 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146794 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - A thin-film solar cell and a manufacture method thereof are provided. The thin-film solar cell comprises a transparent substrate, a first transparent conductive layer, a photovoltaic layer, a second transparent conductive layer and a light reflecting structure. The transparent substrate has a light incident surface and a back surface opposite to the light incident surface. The first transparent conductive layer is disposed on the back surface of the transparent substrate. The photovoltaic layer is disposed on the first transparent conductive layer. The second transparent conductive layer is disposed on the photovoltaic layer. The light reflecting structure is disposed on the second transparent conductive layer. The manufacture method forms the light reflecting structure having a texture structure on the thin film to enhance utilization of light beams in the thin-film solar cell so as to further improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the thin-film solar cell. | 06-23-2011 |
20110155243 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, CONDENSING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic cell includes a photovoltaic cell element configured to convert sunlight into electricity, a columnar optical member including an incident surface that the sunlight enters, a side surface by which the sunlight is reflected, and an irradiation surface through which the sunlight is brought to the photovoltaic cell element, and a holder configured to hold the columnar optical member. The holder includes an abutting portion configured to face and abut the columnar optical member, and a non-abutting portion located away from the columnar optical member. | 06-30-2011 |
20110162712 | NON-TRACKED LOW CONCENTRATION SOLAR APPARATUS - A low concentration solar apparatus for collecting solar radiation and concentrating it to a receiving device such as a photovoltaic cell or thermovoltaic cell, comprising a non-tracked waveguide concentrator with integral light turning element. It is thus possible to provide a solar apparatus for generating power in a very cost effective manner compared to conventional solar apparatus such as photovoltaic modules. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162713 | LIGHT-GUIDE SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - The present invention is that of a solar energy system that uses a light-guide solar panel (LGSP) to trap light inside a dielectric or other transparent panel and propagates the light to one of the panel edges for harvesting by a solar energy collector such as a photovoltaic cell. This allows for very thin modules whose thickness is comparable to the height of the solar energy collector. This eliminates eliminating the depth requirements inherent in traditional concentrated photovoltaic solar energy systems. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162714 | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A concentrator photovoltaic module ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110168260 | REFLECTIVE POLYHEDRON OPTICAL COLLECTOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Various embodiments relate to reflectors comprising a tapered polyhedron including a plurality of substantially planar facets. The reflector may comprise an input end or aperture that is larger than an output end or aperture. The input aperture or end may have a different shape and/or orientation than an output end or aperture. Some embodiments relate to “developable” geometries made of substantially planar facets which, when folded, form a tapered hollow polyhedron that can efficiently receive light (e.g., from a primary reflector or lens) and direct light onto a photovoltaic cell. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168261 | HIGH TRANSMITTANCE OPTICAL WINDOWS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - Designs for ultra-high, broadband transmittance through windows over a wide range of incident angles are disclosed. The improvements in transmittance result from coating the windows with a new class of materials consisting of porous nanorods. A high transmittance optical window comprises a transparent substrate coated on one or both sides with a multiple layer coating. Each multiple layer coating includes optical films with a refractive index intermediate between the refractive index of the transparent substrate and air. The optical coatings are applied using an oblique-angle deposition material synthesis technique. The coating can be performed by depositing porous SiO | 07-14-2011 |
20110168262 | ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER COMPOSITION, ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER FILM AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - [Problem to be Solved] The object of the present invention is to provide an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film having excellent adhesion properties and improved film formation properties. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174375 | Solar module containing an encapsulated solar cell and method of providing an electrical connection through the encapsulation to deliver electrical energy - The solar module for converting radiation energy, in particular sunlight, into electrical energy, includes a solar cell ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110180143 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONCENTRATOR LENS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a photovoltaic device for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, which comprises a concentrator lens system and at least one solar cell. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for producing a concentrator lens system which can be used in a corresponding photovoltaic device but also in other devices for, e.g. thermal, use of radiation. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180144 | Flexible photovoltaic module - A flexible photovoltaic module comprising a base layer which is mated, by interposition of an intermediate junction element made of polymeric material, with a photovoltaic film. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186128 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT HEAT DISSIPATION EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A solar cell element heat dissipation efficiency measurement system and method, such that the adverse influence on the accuracy and stability of heat dissipation efficiency measurement of a solar cell element due to outdoor environment variations and sunlight illumination differences can be avoided effectively. The solar cell element heat dissipation efficiency measurement system, comprising: a solar cell element, placed in a room of constant temperature and constant humidity, with its backside sprayed with a material of high emission coefficient; a power supply, that is used to applied a forward bias on the solar cell element, so as to make the solar cell element produce a forward bias current to become a stable heat source; and an infrared camera, used to detect the temperature variations and distributions of the solar cell element. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186129 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF SOLAR ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A photovoltaic apparatus for directly converting solar energy into electrical energy. The apparatus can include a concentrator optics arrangement configured to reduce a transmission of the solar energy at wavelengths of less than or equal to about 350 nm by at least approximately 50%; at least one solar cell; and at least one heat sink. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186130 | REFLECTIVE SURFACE FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Concentrating solar collector systems that utilize a concentrating reflector to direct incident solar radiation to a solar receiver are described. In one aspect, the reflective surface is arranged to direct light to the receiver in a non-imaging manner in which the solar rays reflected from the opposing edges of the reflective surface are generally directed towards a central portion of the solar receiver. Rays reflected from selected central portions of the reflective surface are directed closer to the edges of the receiver than the solar rays reflected from the edges of the reflective surface. The described reflectors are generally intended for use in solar collector systems that track movements of the sun along at least one axis. | 08-04-2011 |
20110197968 | SOLAR COLLECTOR PANEL - A solar deflecting assembly for significantly improving the efficiency of solar collection panels. The assembly is easy to manufacture and can be operated in a passive mode. The assembly is especially effective for bi-facial solar panels or for thin film solar photoreceptors deployed around cylinders. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203662 | STEPPED FLOW-LINE CONCENTRATORS AND COLLIMATORS - One optical system comprises a first optical surface, a faceted second optical surface, and a faceted third optical surface. The optical system is operative to convert a first bundle of rays that is continuous in phase space outside the first optical surface into a second bundle of rays that is continuous in phase space outside the third optical surface. Between the second and third optical surfaces the rays making up the first and second bundles form discrete sub-bundles each passing from a facet of the second optical surface to a facet of the third optical surface. The sub-bundles do not form a continuous bundle in a phase space that has dimensions representing the position and angle at which rays cross a surface transverse to the bundle of rays. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203663 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL ENHANCED LIGHT TRAPPING SOLAR CELL - This invention relates to a high efficiency solar cell comprising: (a) a top surface of an anti-reflective coating layer; (b) an engineered photonic crystal material layer, (c) an active photovoltaic layer; (d) a photonic crystals with an integrated diffraction grating; (e) a metallic diffraction grating reflective layer, and (f) a metallic back reflector;
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20110203664 | Photovoltaic Cell Module And Method Of Forming - A photovoltaic cell module, a photovoltaic array including at least two modules, and a method of forming the module are provided. The module includes a first outermost layer and a photovoltaic cell disposed on the first outermost layer. The module also includes a second outermost layer disposed on the photovoltaic cell and sandwiching the photovoltaic cell between the second outermost layer and the first outermost layer. The method of forming the module includes the steps of disposing the photovoltaic cell on the first outermost layer, disposing a silicone composition on the photovoltaic cell, and compressing the first outermost layer, the photovoltaic cell, and the second layer to form the photovoltaic cell module. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203665 | ADHESIVE SHEET AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - An adhesive sheet having an improved durability is provided by preventing yellowing. The adhesive sheet of the invention is characterized by including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, and an epoxidized fatty acid ester compound, the content of the epoxidized fatty acid ester compound being in the range of 0.1 to 14 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209758 | SOCKET ASSEMBLY FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC PACKAGE - A socket assembly includes a photovoltaic package having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing removably receives the photovoltaic package. The dielectric housing holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell receives the housing and the photovoltaic package, and the metal shell has a window providing access to the photovoltaic cell. | 09-01-2011 |
20110209759 | ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY POLYMER PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS USING AN OPTICAL SPACER - High efficiency polymer photovoltaic cells have been fabricated using an optical spacer between the active layer and the electron-collecting electrode. Such cells exhibit approximately 50% enhancement in power conversion efficiency. The spacer layer increases the efficiency by modifying the spatial distribution of the light intensity inside the device, thereby creating more photogenerated charge carriers in the bulk heterojunction layer. | 09-01-2011 |
20110209760 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS BY THE USE OF A POLYMERIC TRI-LAYER COMPRISING A COMPOSITE GETTER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic panels by the use of a sealing means composed by a polymeric tri-layer comprising a composite getter system composed of a polymer with a low H | 09-01-2011 |
20110209761 | GLAZING WITH LIGHT-CONCENTRATING ZONES BY ION EXCHANGE - This flat mineral glass comprises a first free surface and a second free surface, and comprises groups of zones having a high refractive index (n | 09-01-2011 |
20110214737 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL AND THE SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME (AS AMENDED) - A method of manufacturing a solar cell according to the present invention is a method of manufacturing a solar cell which includes a reflective part | 09-08-2011 |
20110214738 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - Provided is a photo/thermo curable liquid encapsulant formulation for use in the construction of a variety of optical assemblies. Also provided are such optical assemblies. | 09-08-2011 |
20110220202 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photoelectric conversion device includes first and second substrates on which first and second electrodes are respectively formed, arranged to face each other, an electrolyte injected into a gap between the first and second substrates through an electrolyte injection hole formed in the first substrate, and an injection hole sealing member for sealing the electrolyte injection hole. The injection hole sealing member includes a cover portion for covering an entrance end of the electrolyte injection hole and an insertion portion extending from the cover portion along the electrolyte injection hole. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220203 | POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, POLYESTER FILM, AND SOLAR CELL POWER GENERATION MODULE - A polyester resin composition including: a polyester resin; a titanium compound derived from a catalyst; and a phosphorous compound, wherein formula (1): 0.1009-15-2011 | |
20110226331 | STIMULATED EMISSION LUMINESCENT LIGHT-GUIDE SOLAR CONCENTRATORS - A solar concentrator comprising: A luminescent layer having luminescent particles capable of becoming excited by absorbing solar light of a first absorption frequency and, once excited, being capable of being stimulated to emit luminescent light at a first emission frequency. A light source for generating a pump light of the first emission frequency for stimulating the excited luminescent particles having absorbed solar light such that when the pump light traveling in a direction of travel stimulates the luminescent particles having absorbed solar light at the first absorption frequency the luminescent particles emit luminescent light at the first emission frequency in the direction of travel of the pump light, intensifying the pump light. A light guide adjacent to and optically coupled with the luminescent layer, the light-guide for assisting in guiding the intensified pump light via total internal reflection to a light collection area. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURE AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A system and method of capturing solar energy, and related method of manufacturing, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a first lens array having a plurality of lenses, and a first waveguide component adjacent to the lens array, where the waveguide component receives light, and where the waveguide component includes an array of prism/mirrored facets arranged along at least one surface of the waveguide component. The system further includes at least one photovoltaic cell positioned so as to receive at least a portion of the light that is directed out of the waveguide. A least some of the light passing into the waveguide component is restricted from leaving the waveguide component upon being reflected by at least one of the prism/mirrored facets, hereby the at least some light restricted from leaving the waveguide component is directed by the waveguide toward the at least one photovoltaic cell. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226333 | Opaque fluoropolymer composition comprising white pigments for photovoltaic elements of solar cells - A fluoropolymer composition having a total luminous transmittance (TT) of less than 15%, when measured according to ASTM D1003 on a sample having a thickness of about 50 μm, said composition comprising: at least one hydrogen-containing fluoropolymer [polymer (A)]; from 5 to 80% by weight of (A) of at least one inorganic pigment [pigment (I)]; and from 1 to 99% by weight of (I) of at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer chosen among tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymers having a dynamic viscosity at a shear rate of 1 rad×sec | 09-22-2011 |
20110226334 | SOLAR MODULE SEALANT - A sealant composition which may be applied between two substrates in a solar panel provides consistent rheology, high weatherability, acts as a moisture barrier, and has low conductivity. The sealant composition preferably includes a rubber component, at least one rheology modifier, an adhesion promoter, a flow modifier, a stabilizer, and a high level of carbon black. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226335 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - In a solar cell module ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110232755 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS HAVING A FILLER LAYER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Devices for converting light into electric current are provided. A representative device has an encasing structure having at least one portion transparent. The encasing structure is configured to pass light energy into an interior of the encasing structure. The device further has a photovoltaic device positioned within the interior of the encasing structure. The photovoltaic device is positioned to receive light energy. The photovoltaic device is operable to transform the light energy into electric current. The device further has a protective space material, disposed between the encasing structure and the photovoltaic device. The protective space material is operable to transmit the light energy. The protective space material is a non-solid material having a physical property such as a viscosity of less than 1×10 | 09-29-2011 |
20110232756 | DESIGNING THE HOST OF NANO-STRUCTURED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE - A nanostructured optoelectronic device is provided which comprises a nanostructured material and a host material intermingled with the nanostructured material. The host material may have a higher index of refraction than the nanostructured material. The host material's index of refraction may be chosen to maximize the effective active area of the device. In an alternative embodiment, the host material comprises scattering centers or absorption/luminescence centers which absorb light and reemit the light at a different energy or both. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232757 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module has an opening through which rainwater and waste matter are discharged. The photovoltaic module includes a front substrate, a rear substrate disposed opposite to the front substrate, a solar cell disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate, and a frame surrounding edges of the front substrate and the rear substrate, the frame being formed or substantially formed in a rectangular shape, the frame having at least one opening formed at a short side or long side thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240122 | Compact solar apparatus for producing electricity and method of producing electricity using a compact solar apparatus - The present invention relates to a compact solar module (CSM) apparatus and a method of producing electricity using such an apparatus in residential buildings for example. One embodiment of the module is made of two arrays of 2×4 solar cells, each array having a surface area of 36 square inches for example. Each array covers an area of 1×2 square ft, generating combined power of 52.8 Watts. One CSM consists of 2×8 sub-CSM assembled back-to-back, generating a total of 422.8 Watts, and having the assembled dimension of 27.5″×8′×7.6″. The compact feature of solar module relies on sunray transmission to the solar cells and their illumination through optical fibers and sets of concave and convex mirrors & lenses. To illuminate the entire surface of a photocell, an array of 2×2 mirrors/fibers arranged in a square configuration, are utilized. This configuration optimizes material usage, cost effectiveness and provides greater sun energy for PV cells illumination. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247691 | OPTICAL SPECTRAL CONCENTRATOR, SENSORS AND OPTICAL ENERGY POWER SYSTEMS - Methods and devices of the invention perform an optical concentration by an expansion of usable spectral width of the incident energy. Preferred methods and devices of the invention concentrate optical energy by tuning it into a narrow spectral width to match the bandgap of another system component, such as an optical fiber, an optical sensor or a photovoltaic device that converts the optical energy. Embodiments of the invention include methods and devices for the spectral concentration of multi-wavelength light and subsequent transport of the concentrated output light. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247692 | 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, which is capable of improving cell efficiency through the use of a light-scattering film interposed between a substrate and a front electrode layer so as to increase a path length of solar ray in a semiconductor layer by refracting solar ray at various angles, the thin film type solar cell comprising the substrate; the light-scattering film including a bead and a binder, wherein the binder is provided to bind the bead; the front electrode layer on the light-scattering film; the semiconductor layer on the front electrode layer; and a rear electrode layer on the semiconductor layer. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253214 | ELECTRICITY GENERATING APPARATUS USING SOLAR POWER - An electricity generating apparatus using solar power includes a supporting device for supporting movably a solar power collecting unit that includes a solar power collecting plate carried on a carrier for converting solar power into electrical energy, and a condensing unit mounted on the carrier and disposed above the solar power collecting plate. The supporting device includes a disk member mounted rotatably on a top side of a hollow base body and driven by a drive unit in the base body to rotate relative to the base body in a central axis of the disk member, and a telescopic rod member and two upright supporting rods interconnecting said carrier and the disk member. A control module controls the drive unit and the telescopic rod member based on a solar radiating direction such that the power solar collecting plate is moved to face sunlight. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253215 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259419 | SOLAR CELL WITH AN IMPROVED PIGMENTED DIELECTRIC REFLECTOR - The solar cell has a pigmented dielectric reflector, which includes two dielectric layers with different refractive indices and pigments embedded in the layers, so that the solar cell has good light-trapping properties and high efficiency with a small reflector layer thickness. The material systems suitable for producing the pigmented dielectric reflector are also part of the invention. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259420 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - It is an object to reduce the region of a photoelectric conversion element which light does not reach, to suppress deterioration of power generation efficiency, and to suppress manufacturing cost of a voltage conversion element. The present invention relates to a transmissive photoelectric conversion device which includes a photoelectric conversion element including an n-type semiconductor layer, an intrinsic semiconductor layer, and a p-type semiconductor layer; a voltage conversion element which is overlapped with the photoelectric conversion element and which includes an oxide semiconductor film for a channel formation region; and a conductive element which electrically connects the photoelectric conversion element and the voltage conversion element. The photoelectric conversion element is a solar cell. The voltage conversion element includes a transistor having a channel formation region including an oxide semiconductor film. The voltage conversion element is a DC-DC converter. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259421 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE HAVING CONCENTRATOR - A photovoltaic module with reduced size is provided. The photovoltaic module includes two wedged concentrator components and a solar cell structure. The first wedged concentrator component is positioned on the second wedged concentrator component. The solar cell structure is mounted on a quadrilateral lateral surface of the first wedged concentrator component for receiving light from the first wedged concentrator component through the quadrilateral lateral surface. The wedge structure of the concentrator components causes total internal reflection of the light on a top surface of the first wedged concentrator component when the light travels within the first wedged concentrator component from a bottom surface to the quadrilateral lateral surface. A diffractive optics element is provided in the second wedged concentrator component to contribute the total internal reflection in the first wedged concentrator component. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259422 | THIN FILM REFLECTIVE COATING PINNING ARRANGEMENT - In one aspect of the present invention, a reflector for use in a solar collector will be described. The reflector includes a thin film reflective coating that is positioned on a layer. For example, the layer may be a substrate that physically supports the reflective coating or a protective layer. There are multiple spaced apart pinning regions that are distributed through an interface between the layer and the thin film reflective coating. The pinning regions locally anchor the reflective coating to the layer. Some aspects of the present invention relate to the use of pinning regions in other types of optical or electrical components. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265871 | SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELL PACKAGE - A package for a solar cell is provided having laminates formed by stacked lead frames to form an integral package supporting a solar cell structure. Lead frames serve as a heat sink, raised portions match a cavity in a middle lead frames that contain and hold individual solar cell chips in place. Beveled interior edges of a carrier lead frame are in electrical contact with bus bars on the periphery of a suspended solar cell and form the electrical connection for the cell, maximizing current handling capability and allowing the use of spring tension and/or a bonding compound for additional connection strength and integrity. Such a “stackable” semiconductor package requires no ribbon bonding and has multiple bias options, maximum scalability, enhanced moisture resistance, and multiple attachment options for heat sink attachment. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265872 | SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In a concentrated solar photoelectric system, at least one controllable radiation attenuation element (e.g., an array of controllable pixels or segments) is arranged to selectively attenuate transmission of radiation to a photoelectric element (e.g., a solar panel). Liquid crystals may provide attenuation utility without necessity for mechanical actuation. Attenuation may be controlled responsive to at least one sensor to maintain each portion of the photoelectric element at or below a maximum power conversion point. Non-planar attenuators and/or lenses may be provided. One or more thermal exchange fluid channels may be in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265873 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER-GENERATING APPARATUS - A photovoltaic power-generating apparatus comprises: a solar cell module for collecting a solar light and converting the collected solar light into an electrical energy; a frame comprising an upper frame in which the solar cell module is installed, a lower frame spaced apart from the upper frame in the downward direction, and a support frame part which interconnects the upper frame and the lower frame and has a plurality of support frames spaced apart from each other, wherein the frame enables the solar cell module to be outwardly exposed from a surface of water; a fluid delivery unit which moves the fluid from an interior of one of the support frames to an interior of another support frame in such a manner that a center of gravity of the frame changes on the water surface and a posture of the frame changes; and a control unit which caluculate the target posture of the frame for the given sun location, and controls the fluid delivery unit in accordance with a data obtained from the calculation, in such a manner that the support frames are in communication with each other or closed to each other in order to change the center of gravity of the frame. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272023 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGING STRUCTURE - A lightweight, spill resistant, impact resistant and shatter resistant solar cell packaging structure practical for use in a portable product is disclosed to include a top covering layer and a bottom covering layer respectively molded from a thermoplastic polymer, and a solar cell layer formed of an array of solar cell chips and laminated in between the top covering layer and the bottom covering layer. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272024 | MULTI-LAYER SiN FOR FUNCTIONAL AND OPTICAL GRADED ARC LAYERS ON CRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELLS - Embodiments of the invention include a solar cell and methods of forming a solar cell. Specifically, the methods may be used to form a passivation/anti-reflection layer having combined functional and optical gradient properties on a solar cell substrate. The methods may include flowing a first process gas mixture into a process volume within a processing chamber generating plasma in the processing chamber at a power density of greater than 0.65 W/cm | 11-10-2011 |
20110272025 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - Disclosed herein is a photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module includes a solar cell, a polypropylene layer and a backsheet. The solar cell is capable of converting light into electricity, and has a light-receiving surface and a back surface. The polypropylene layer is disposed above the light-receiving surface of the solar cell. The polypropylene layer has a transparency of greater than 50%. The backsheet is disposed below the back surface of the solar cell. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272026 | MULTILAYER SHEET, ENCAPSULANT FOR SOLAR CELL ELEMENT, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A multilayer sheet including an (A) layer containing an ethylene type zinc ionomer as a main component and a silane coupling agent, and a (B) layer containing a polyethylene-based copolymer with a melting point of 90° C. or higher as a main component and a silane coupling agent having a content ratio with respect to the resin material that is lower than a content ratio of the silane coupling agent with respect to resin material in the (A) layer, wherein the total thickness of the (A) layer and the (B) layer is from 0.1 to 2 mm. Such multilayer sheet may be superior in adhesive strength, durability and heat resistance, and obtained at a suppressed cost. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277839 | ED STRUCTURE AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - An anti-reflection coating (ARC) stacked structure including a first ARC layer and a second ARC layer is provided. The first ARC layer is a continuous layer and the second ARC layer, located over the first ARC layer, is formed in fractals. In addition, a solar cell including the ARC stacked structure is further provided. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284075 | POLYMER SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL BACK SHEET, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - There is provided a polymer sheet for a solar cell back sheet, which includes a polymer support, an undercoat layer which contains a binder and is provided on at least one surface of the polymer support to a thickness of 0.05 to 10 μm, and a fluorine-containing polymer layer which contains a binder including at least a fluorine-based polymer and is provided in contact with the undercoat layer of the at least one surface of the polymer support, to a thickness of 0.8 to 12 μm. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284076 | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A concentrator photovoltaic device includes: an optical concentrator; a solar battery cell; a homogenizer; a sealant; and a light transmission preventing layer. The homogenizer has a trapezoidal shape in which a sectional area at the optical concentrator side is larger than a sectional area at the solar battery cell side, a relationship of n | 11-24-2011 |
20110284077 | PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR A SOLAR RECEIVER - Protection apparatus for protecting a photovoltaic solar energy receiver from overheating due to concentrated solar radiation reflected from mirrors towards the receiver, the protection apparatus comprising: a shield arranged to move between a stowed position out of a path of solar radiation onto the receiver and a shielding position in the path of solar radiation, unless restrained in the stowed position; and a restraint mechanism for restraining the shield in the stowed position. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297228 | UV BLOCKING FLUOROPOLYMER FILM - The invention describes a polymer that is composed of a fluoropolymer modified with a UV absorber. The UV absorber is grafted to the polymeric backbone of the fluoropolymer. Optionally, a HALS can also be grated to the polymeric backbone of the fluoropolymer. Incorporation or the absorber or stabilizer helps to reduce degradation of underlying layers such as an encapsulant while still allowing useful light energy to pass through the layers to a device, such as a photovoltaic device. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297229 | INTEGRATED CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAICS - Optical sheets, light collection and conversion systems and methods of forming optical sheets are provided. An optical sheet includes a light guide layer having at least one light guide and a light concentrator layer adjacent to the light guide layer for concentrating incident light. Each light guide has a substantially uniform thickness with respect to a propagation direction of light through the light guide and includes a plurality of input-coupling elements and at least one output-coupling element. The light concentrator layer includes a plurality of concentrator elements optically coupled to the plurality of input-coupling elements of the respective light guide. Each light guide is configured to combine the concentrated light from the respective plurality of concentrator elements and to guide the combined light to the at least one output-coupling element. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297230 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL PACKAGE - Provided is a resin composition for a solar cell package and a resin composition for a wet solar cell package which are excellent in transparency, moisture resistance, weather resistance and chemical resistance and are suitable as a material of a package for a solar cell, and a package for a wet solar cell and a transparent substrate for a wet solar cell which are obtained by molding the resin composition. The resin composition for a solar cell package of the present invention contains a cyclic olefin polymer having one kind or two or more kinds of structures represented by the following general formula (1) | 12-08-2011 |
20110297231 | ACID TERPOLYMER FILMS OR SHEETS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297232 | ACID TERPOLYMER FILMS OR SHEETS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297233 | ACID TERPOLYMER FILMS OR SHEETS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303284 | GLASS BARRIER FOR DIODE ASSEMBLIES - A method and apparatus for protecting a diode assembly of a photovoltaic module from compressive forces, tensile forces, and solder migration by providing at least one localized glass barrier 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 glass barrier may be used to shield the diode assembly. | 12-15-2011 |
20110303285 | SOLAR MODULE SUPPORT AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar module support with at least one switching circuit is provided. When a solar cell module is plugged in a solar module socket of the solar module support, the switching circuit is turned off. When the solar cell module is pulled out from the solar module socket, the switching circuit is turned on. Current originally flows through the solar cell module can flows through the switching circuit alternatively, when the solar cell module is detached from the solar module support. | 12-15-2011 |
20110303286 | Solar cell module - A solar cell module includes a metal plate, a solar cell that is fixed to the metal plate with sealing members interposed therebetween, and a surface protective film that covers the solar cell. A cutting process is performed on an outer portion of the solar cell, and the cut surface is covered with a non-solvent-based resin material. The solar cell module has a rectangular shape and the corners thereof are cut in an L-shape. Protruding piece portions formed by the cut-out portions are bent such that the solar cell module has a box shape. | 12-15-2011 |
20110303287 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND EDGE SEALING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module and an edge sealing method thereof are provided. The edge sealing method includes the following steps: providing a solar cell unit, which sequentially has an upper glass substrate, an intermediate and a lower glass substrate; heating and softening glass materials and fill the glass materials fully in a clearances between edges of the upper glass substrate and edges of the lower glass substrate; and cooling down the glass materials, such that the glass materials are formed into one piece with the upper glass substrate and the lower glass substrate and seal the intermediate. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308609 | OPTICAL FEATURES FOR SOLAR CELLS - Reflectors formed in front of a solar cell reduce loss from reflections from specular conductors formed in front of the photovoltaic material in the solar cell by reflecting light otherwise incident upon the conductors onto the photovoltaic material. In one embodiment, a solar cell includes a photovoltaic material having a front surface, a conductive bus line extending along a first direction, the conductive bus line being disposed over the front surface of the photovoltaic material, a primary reflector disposed on the bus line, the primary reflector comprising a first reflective surface obtusely angled relative to the front surface of the photovoltaic material to reflect light onto the photovoltaic material, and a first secondary reflector extending along the first direction, spaced apart from the conductive bus line, the first secondary reflector comprising at least one reflective surface to reflect a portion of light reflected from the primary reflector towards the photovoltaic material. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308610 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING AN ARTICLE AND A MODIFIED ARTICLE - A system and method for modifying an article to increase resistance to crack propagation are disclosed. The method includes providing a system, positioning one or more lasers, and directing a predetermined energy to a topographical feature on a surface of an article. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308611 | SOLAR-LIGHT CONCENTRATION APPARATUS - A photovoltaic solar-light concentration apparatus comprises a focusing layer having a plurality of focusing elements disposed adjacent to each other. A waveguide optically coupled and separated from the focusing layer has an exit surface and a plurality of deflecting elements. Each of the deflecting elements receives a band shaped solar-light beam from a corresponding focusing element. The deflecting elements are shaped and disposed so as to deflect and trap the solar-light beams inside the waveguide at an angle that insures total internal reflection. This concentrated solar-light is conveyed along a main direction perpendicular to the exit surface towards a single or multi junction photovoltaic cell coupled to the waveguide via a secondary optical element. The multi junction PV cell is customized to respond to the spectral light emerging from the waveguide as changed by the partial absorption through the optics that is molded of a plastic resin. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308612 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thin film solar cell includes: a thin film-like substrate; an electrode arranged on the substrate; a photoelectric conversion layer stacked on the electrode; a transparent conductive film arranged on the photoelectric conversion layer; diffraction recessed portions provided periodically on a photoelectric conversion layer-side surface of the electrode; and reflection preventing recessed portions provided periodically on a photoelectric conversion layer-side surface of the transparent conductive film. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315222 | ENERGY ABSORBING LAYER FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device, including at least one photovoltaic cell, a flexible transparent layer formed over the at least one photovoltaic cell, a first encapsulant layer formed over a first major surface of the flexible transparent layer facing the at least one photovoltaic cell and a second encapsulant layer formed over a second major surface of the flexible transparent layer facing away from the at least one photovoltaic cell. The second encapsulant layer is made of a shear thickening polymer. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315223 | COATING HAVING IMPROVED HYDROLYTIC RESISTANCE - Coatings utilized in multilayer sheets such as laminated films used for photovoltaic backsheets can be prepared by adding epoxy and carbodiimide to a polyurethane mixture to be utilized as the adhesive, prior to application of the coating to a substrate. Such coatings can exhibit improved resistance to hydrolysis, and can maintain bond strength under prolonged conditions of high heat and humidity. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000529 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Disclosed is a photovoltaic cell, a method of forming the photovoltaic cell, and a system for forming the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of layers, at least one scribe disposed within the plurality of layers, and sidewalls delineating the scribe from the plurality of layers. At least a portion of the sidewalls includes material properties substantially consistent with the plurality of layers. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000530 | DEVICE FOR HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY WITH INTEGRATED HEAT TRANSFER CORE, REGENERATOR, AND CONDENSER - An integrated heat transfer core device for harnessing solar energy is disclosed. The device has a heat transfer core, a regenerator; and a condenser. All of the aforesaid components are integrated. The heat transfer core has a thermal conduction mitigation component to mitigate heat losses from a working fluid due to conduction. Further, the heat transfer core may be packaged in a heat transfer core package that includes a light focusing component to concentrate solar radiation onto each heat transfer core. Solar power systems utilizing the integrated heat transfer core device are also disclosed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006404 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFRACTION GRATINGS - A solar cell structure using either a dye-sensitized or organic absorber is provided with a diffraction grating on at least one side to enhance the travel of first order diffraction components through the photo sensitive material. A two-sided cell uses diffraction gratings both top and bottom wherein the periodic diffraction elements of one grating are shifted by one-quarter of the grating period relative to the other. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006405 | PANEL-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH FRESNEL REFLECTOR - A system comprises first and second Fresnel reflectors. Each of the Fresnel reflectors comprises a Fresnel surface with a focus, a radiating surface opposite the Fresnel surface, and a photovoltaic element mounted to the Fresnel surface, in thermally conducting contact with the radiating surface. The first and second Fresnel reflectors form a vertex having a dihedral angle, such that the focus of the first Fresnel reflector is directed toward the photovoltaic element on the second Fresnel reflector, and such that the focus of the second Fresnel reflector is directed toward the photovoltaic element on the first Fresnel reflector. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006406 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - The photoelectric conversion element of the present invention includes: a pair of electrodes facing one another; a oxide semiconductor layer provided on one of the pair of electrodes; an electrolyte disposed between the electrodes; and a sealing part that connects the electrodes, and surrounds and seals the oxide semiconductor layer and the electrolyte. At least a portion of the sealing part comprises an inorganic sealing part formed of an inorganic material and on a surface of at least one of the electrodes and a resin sealing part that is connected to the inorganic sealing part along the direction connecting the electrodes and comprises a material including a resin. A region on a surface of the inorganic sealing part on a side closer to the electrolyte than a region connected to the resin sealing part is covered with a protective resin layer that is resistant to the electrolyte. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006407 | PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - The protective sheet for solar cell module of the present invention includes a substrate film and a heat bondable layer laminated on one side of the substrate film, wherein the heat bondable layer is formed from a resin material containing an olefin-based polymer that includes a (meth)acrylate unit having a glycidyl group, and serves as an adhesive layer to be used for bonding with a encapsulant that constitutes the solar cell module. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012181 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell | 01-19-2012 |
20120017987 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - A solar cell apparatus includes a heat sink and a solar cell panel. The heat sink includes a base, a fin set, and a heat pipe thermally connecting the fin set and the base. The solar cell panel is attached on a top face of the heat sink. A fixing bracket supports the heat sink and holds a lens above the heat sink for focusing sunlight on the solar cell panel. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017988 | PYRAMIDAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - A pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell, comprising a pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising a plurality of pyramid-shaped unit cells with emitter junction regions and doped base regions, emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions. Optionally, the pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell may be mounted on a rear mirror for improved light trapping and conversion efficiency. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017989 | Metal and metal oxide surface texturing - A method of texturing a metal provides a metal with a thickness of 50 to 400 μm. The metal is anodized, etched and then textured in a first texturing step to produce a first textured surface of the metal. A textured metal is produced with a dimpled surface of dimples with diameters of 5 nm to 2 and a depth of from 2 nm to 2 μm. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024372 | SOLAR OPERATED WATER HEATER - A free-floating, integrated, solar operated water heater appliance, for heating a body of water includes a flotation device for buoyantly supporting the appliance in the body of water. A water heater element, fueled by solar energy, heats water pumped through the heater element by an integral pump, driven by solar energy. A solar energy reflector/container supports the heater element and concentrates solar energy onto the outer surface of the heater element. A parabolic reflector concentrates solar energy onto the inner surface of the heater element. Water is circulated through the heater element and returned, in elevated temperature, to the body of water. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024373 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention pertains to a solar cell module comprising a solar cell and an encapsulant, wherein the solar cell module has a current connection area which is connected through an electroconductive connection with an external current carrier, wherein the electroconductive connection is provided with a housing which is bonded to the encapsulant via a laser-welded bond. It has been found that bonding the housing to the encapsulant layer through a laser welded bond makes for a bond which is strong and has good insulating properties. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024374 | 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. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024375 | VACUUM ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - For the production of vacuum elements, which optionally contain fittings in the form of at least one solar module (photovoltaic element) and/or a solar collector or a display element, negative pressure is produced in a space between two flat components, in particular translucent or transparent plates, such as glass panes that are bound together via a bead made of sealing material, such that an arrangement that consists of a first component provided with a bead and at a distance therefrom but parallel to the second component arranged therein, is introduced into a vacuum chamber and pressed under vacuum. In this case, an elevated temperature also optionally can be applied to laminate films provided between the components with the components and optionally present fittings. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024376 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a resin composition for solar cell sealing material which is capable of lowering a cost by shortening of a processing time and has good storage stability. Further, another object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing material having excellent transparency due to no generation of lumps therein by using the obtained resin composition for solar cell sealing material. A method for producing a resin composition for solar cell sealing material according to the present invention includes: preparing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A) containing a vinyl acetate unit in an amount of 25 to 35 wt % and a crosslinking agent (B), whose impregnation weight with respect to 1 g of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A) per 24 hours at a temperature of 23° C. is in the range of 40 to 80 mg, as raw components; and impregnating the crosslinking agent (B) into the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A) at a temperature of 15 to 80° C. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024377 | PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - There is provided a protective sheet for solar cell module including a substrate film and a heat bondable layer laminated on one side of the substrate film, wherein the heat bondable layer is formed from a thermoplastic resin, exhibits a dimensional variation of not more than 0.3% before and after a heat treatment at 150° C. for 30 minutes and serves as an adhesive layer to be used for bonding with an encapsulant that constitutes the solar cell module. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024378 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes a solar cell, and an anti-reflective layer having a plurality of pores on the solar cell. The refractive index of the anti-reflective layer is easily adjusted due to the pores, so that the solar cell apparatus represents the optimal anti-reflection efficiency. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024379 | High-efficiency three-dimensional solar cell and method for manufacturing the same - A high-efficiency three-dimensional solar cell is provided, which is suitable for any place needing electric energy, comprising civil houses, public places, factories, and transportation vehicles. The solar cell comprises a photoconductive medium, a photoelectric cell ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120031488 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE ASSEMBLY - A photovoltaic module comprises an elongated base member having first and second extensions shaped to define an elongated support plane along ends thereof, the elongated support plane extending in a direction of elongation for the elongated base member. The photovoltaic module also includes at least one photovoltaic cell assembly positioned at the ends of the elongated base member, extending generally along the elongated support plane. The elongated base member and the at least one photovoltaic cell assembly define a volume of space therein. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031489 | 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. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037228 | Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Having Distributed Bragg Reflector - A novel back reflector formed by disposing conductive nanostructures in a distributed Bragg reflector for photovoltaic cells is provided. The distributed Bragg reflector is formed by alternatively stacking first refractive layers and second refractive layers. The conductive nanostructures are disposed in the interfaces between the first and the second refractive layers. | 02-16-2012 |
20120042949 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - Apparatus ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120055550 | SOLAR MODULE WITH LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE EDGE SEAL - A solar module with a front support, a back support, and a photovoltaic active material located between the front and back supports. An electrically insulative light transmissive seal is located at the peripheral edges of the front support and back support to electrically isolate the active material from the outer surfaces of the solar module. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055551 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING INTERNAL INCLUSIONS CONFIGURED FOR MAXIMUM CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - A photovoltaic assembly includes an optical element comprising a body having opposed planar major surfaces with a plurality of open-mouthed inclusions (grooves) formed on the light output surface. Each groove has a closed apex with an included apex angle. The body is formed from a material having an index of refraction of at least 1.3 and an induced absorbance rate ΔAbs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4. The optical element is attached to a photovoltaic cell using an adhesive having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.34 to 1.50. The apex angle is selected such that light incident upon the body is conveyed the light output surface by the mechanism of total internal reflection from the boundary walls of the grooves and/or without retro-reflection toward the incident surface. The thickness of the adhesive layer and the dimension of the mouth of the grooves are selected such that light incident on the surface of the photovoltaic cell is not obscured by conductor lines on the cell's surface. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055552 | LIGHT-GUIDE SOLAR MODULE, METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF, AND PANEL MADE THEREFROM - A photovoltaic light guide solar concentration apparatus has a deflecting layer, a light-guide layer optically coupled to the deflecting layer, a secondary optic and a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic concentration apparatus has a central optical axis that, in operation, is parallel to incident sunlight. A deflecting layer includes a plurality of focusing elements symmetrically arranged with respect to the central optical axis. The light-guide layer is optically coupled to the plurality of focusing elements of the deflecting layer. The light-guide layer has a reflective surface and a plurality of opposite facets symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis and focused sunlight from the deflection layer enters the light-guide layer and is directed and trapped by the reflective surface and the opposite facets and guided inside the light-guide layer towards an exit aperture through total internal reflections. A secondary optic is coaxially located with respect to the central optical axis and is coupled to the light guide layer the secondary optic that has at least one reflective surface. The secondary optic redirects the light towards the exit aperture. A photovoltaic cell is located at the exit aperture and on the central axis to receive sunlight from the secondary optic within an acceptance angle relative to the central axis. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060919 | JUNCTION BOX FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - A junction box for a solar panel comprises a housing, a lid, a first connector and a second connector. The housing comprises sidewalls and a top wall defining an interior space. The first coupling comprises a first contact element and the second coupling comprises a second contact element. Said contact elements penetrate at least one of the sidewalls, so that the contact elements provide an electrical contact from external contact elements to internal contact elements, such as solder tails. Internal contact elements are arranged at least partially in said interior space. The top wall comprises an opening extending only partially in said top wall. Said opening is located such in the top wall that access to said solder tails in a substantially perpendicular direction to the surface of a solar panel for connecting the solder tail to the solar panel is provided. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060920 | Fresnel Lens Array With Novel Lens Element Profile - A Fresnel lens array is provided in which the vertical part of a lens element is replaced by a tilted surface designed to focus impinging light into the focal point of an adjacent lens in the array. Since the new surface forms an angle with the lens plane that is shallower than the vertical step, such a lens element configuration may ease the molding of the lens array in glass type materials. The configuration is not limited to cylindrical arrays, since another array with lens elements perpendicular to the first lens array may be molded on the other side of the lens sheet, resulting in an array of point focusing lenses. Furthermore, by placing mirrors at the edges of the lens array (or at the edge of a single lens thereof) with surfaces perpendicular to the lens plane, the edge light rays may be redirected back to the said focal point(s). In particular, single circular lenses, with lens element cross-sections similar to the one described above and with a vertical mirror at the edge, will also concentrate collimated light to the focal point. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060921 | Solar Cell Apparatus - Disclosed is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes a solar cell panel; a first heat dissipation member under the solar cell panel; and a plurality of second heat dissipation members inserted into the solar cell panel and the first heat dissipation member. The solar cell apparatus has a structure capable of effectively dissipating heat, so the solar cell apparatus has improved performance and durability. | 03-15-2012 |
20120067418 | SURFACE STRUCTURE AND FRESNEL LENS AND TOOL FOR PRODUCTION OF A SURFACE STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a surface structure and a Fresnel lens which has at least one such surface structure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for production of a surface structure and a method for production of a surface structure or Fresnel lens. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a Fresnel lens. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067419 | 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. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067420 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITE FILMS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention is an optically transparent laminate film comprising: at least three layers of film, wherein at least two of the at least three layers comprise ionomeric films, and wherein the film can be suitable for use in a photovoltaic cell or in packaging. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073653 | LIGHT CONCENTRATION ELEMENT ASSEMBLY AND SOLAR CELL APPARATUS HAVING SAME - A light concentration element assembly includes a Fresnel lens unit and a compound parabolic concentrator. The Fresnel lens unit includes a first Fresnel lens and a second Fresnel lens arranged parallel with each other, and configured for converging light transmitted therethrough. The compound parabolic concentrator includes at least two paraboloidal reflecting surfaces. The parabolic concentrator includes a light incident opening facing the Fresnel lens unit and a light output opening, and the paraboloidal reflecting surfaces are configured for reflecting the converged light from the Fresnel lens unit and outputting the reflected light through the light output opening. A solar cell apparatus using the light concentration element assembly is provided. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073654 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES BY TUNING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS - Methods for fabricating a photovoltaic module, and the resulting photovoltaic module, are provided and include selecting a photovoltaic cell operable to convert photons to electrons, selecting a light transparent superstrate material having a superstrate absorption coefficient and a superstrate refractive index, and selecting an encapsulant having an encapsulant absorption coefficient and an encapsulant refractive index, wherein an absorption coefficient relationship between the superstrate absorption coefficient and the encapsulant absorption coefficient and a refractive index relationship between the superstrate refractive index and the encapsulant refractive index are selected such that there is a gain in efficiency, and assembling the photovoltaic module using the selected materials. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073655 | PACKAGE BODY FOR STORING OR TRANSPORTING SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND METHOD FOR STORING OR TRANSPORTING SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM - A package for storing or transporting a solar cell sealing film includes: the solar cell sealing film containing a silane compound and/or a silane-modified resin; and a package bag packaging the solar cell sealing film. The absolute humidity inside the package is 1 to 15 g/m | 03-29-2012 |
20120073656 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SEALING FILM - The present invention is to provide a solar cell backside sealing film comprising ethylene-polar monomer copolymer as a chief ingredient, a crosslinker giving crosslinked structure and a colorant, which is free from reduction of electrical insulation properties, and a solar cell using the sealing film. A solar cell sealing film comprises ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinker and a colorant, and further contains a (meth)acrylate compound represented by the following formula (I): | 03-29-2012 |
20120085408 | SOLAR MODULE SEALANT - A sealant composition which may be applied between two substrates in a solar panel provides consistent rheology, high weatherability, acts as a moisture barrier, and has low conductivity. The sealant composition preferably includes a rubber component, at least one rheology modifier, an adhesion promoter, a flow modifier, a stabilizer, and a high level of carbon black. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090681 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE OF CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A package structure of a concentrated photovoltaic cell includes a ceramic baseplate whereon a cavity is formed, the cavity having two opposite internal walls respectively having staircase structures, each having an upper step and a lower step; a photovoltaic chip disposed on a bottom surface of the cavity; a first electrode circuit penetrating the ceramic baseplate and with a top end electrically connected to the photovoltaic chip; a second electrode circuit penetrating the lower steps on the two sides of the ceramic baseplate and connecting with the photovoltaic cell through bonded wires; and a transparent cover disposed on the upper steps for covering the cavity and the photovoltaic chip. A fabrication method for the aforementioned package structure is also provided. The aforementioned package structure has the advantages of being more efficient in heat dissipation and effective in protecting the photovoltaic chip. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090682 | Solar Cell and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The method includes forming a microstructure including a texturing on the surface of a semiconductor substrate of a first conductive type, forming a plurality of nanostructures on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, forming an emitter layer by implanting impurities of a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type in a front face of the semiconductor substrate, forming an anti-reflective coating (ARC) on the emitter layer, forming a front electrode passing through a portion of the ARC and being coupled to the emitter layer, and forming a back electrode on a rear face of the semiconductor substrate of the first conductive type, the rear face being opposite to the face on which the front electrode is formed. A dominant light-collecting characteristic can be approached by forming nanostructures on a semiconductor substrate of a solar cell. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097247 | PASSIVELY COOLED, HIGH CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL PACKAGE - The solar cell modular unit has a minimal number of components which are easily manufactured and have a relatively economical cost. It has a laminar substrate having an electrically conductive layer on its top surface with a printed electrical circuit. The middle layer is heat conductive and not electrically conductive. The bottom layer is thermally conductive. A solar cell is centrally mounted on the printed circuit board. A base assembly covers the solar cell and has a vertical tunnel extending from its top surface to the solar cell. A sun shield has an aperture in its top panel that aligns with the tunnel. The sun shield snap-locks onto the base assembly top. A secondary optical element telescopically mates with the aperture in the sun shield and the base assembly tunnel. A primary light ray refractive member is positioned at a predetermined spaced location above the SOE. | 04-26-2012 |
20120097248 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module includes a glass substrate, a first sealing resin layer, a solar cell connected to a tab wire, a second sealing resin layer, and a protective sheet, which are laminated. The second sealing resin layer is formed from a blend polymer of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin having an ester-type polyol unit and a thermoplastic polyurethane resin having an ether-type polyol unit. The blend ratio of the thermoplastic polyurethane resin having the ester-type polyol unit to the thermoplastic polyurethane resin having the ether-type polyol unit in the blend polymer is 20:80 to 50:50 by mass. | 04-26-2012 |
20120111407 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH POLYPROPYLENE BASED BACKSHEET - The present invention relates to photovoltaic modules backsheets ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120118376 | SEALING MEMBER FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A sealing member, a photoelectric conversion device having the same, and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the sealing member for the photoelectric conversion device joins a first substrate and a second substrate, which face each other, and seals an electrolyte solution in a space therebetween. An edge of the sealing member may include a rounded portion and a radius of a circle including the rounded portion is about 50% or more of the width of the sealing member. The sealing member may serve to reduce leakage of the electrolyte solution due to lowered adhesion of the sealing member or a wrinkled sealing member, and thus, improve reliability of the photoelectric conversion device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118377 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes a first electrode, a light absorption layer disposed on one side of the first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, a light reflecting layer disposed on one side of the second electrode, and an electrolyte filled between the first electrode and the second electrode. Here, the light reflecting layer includes a plurality of thin films including a first oxide thin film and a second oxide thin film, the first oxide thin film has a different refractive index from the second oxide thin film, and the first and second oxide thin films are stacked alternately. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118378 | Non-Linear Solar Receiver - The present invention generally relates to non-linear solar receivers particularly optimized for high temperature thermodynamic cycles. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a non-linear solar receiver comprised of at least two heat exchangers with one first set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy in a relatively lower temperature to the one second set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy of either the thermodynamic cycle working fluid or a heat transfer fluid. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118379 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - Disclosed herein is a dye-sensitized solar cell that prevents reverse electron transfer by a simple method and has significantly-improved power generation efficiency. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a base material for dye-sensitized solar cell having a base material and a first electrode layer provided on the base material; a counter electrode base material arranged so as to oppose to the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell and functions as an electrode; an electrolyte layer provided between the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell and the counter electrode base material; and a porous layer laminated on either the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell or the counter electrode base material, provided so as to come into contact with the electrolyte layer, and contains a dye-sensitizer-supported fine particle of a metal oxide semiconductor. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118380 | Solar Reflective Fibre - A solar reflective fibre having a longitudinal axis, the fibre comprising: a substantially continuous primary portion having a first refractive index; and a plurality of secondary portions, each secondary portion having a second refractive index different from the first refractive index. The primary and secondary portions are arranged to run substantially continuously along at least a portion of a length of the fibre, the primary portion providing a host medium within which the secondary portions are provided. The primary and secondary portions are arranged to constitute a dielectric mirror structure whereby a phase of a plurality of scattered beams of radiation each beam being scattered at one of a plurality of respective interfaces between primary and secondary portions interfere constructively with one another thereby to reduce an amount of radiation transmitted through the fibre. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118381 | LUMINESCENT OPTICAL DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM WITH SUCH LUMINESCENT OPTICAL DEVICE - The invention provides a luminescent optical device ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120118382 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE - A photovoltaic cell module includes a flat-plate-like photovoltaic cell panel, which has a photovoltaic cell, a front face cover covering the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic cell, and a rear face cover covering the rear face of the photovoltaic cell; includes a framing member that has a cross-sectionally U-shaped panel holding portion which sandwiches and holds the outer periphery of the photovoltaic cell panel from the front side and the rear side of the photovoltaic cell panel; and includes a cable that is used to draw out electric power from the photovoltaic cell. A cable holding member is disposed to hold the cable and is arranged on the panel holding portion, which faces the rear side of the photovoltaic cell panel, of at least one side of the framing member. As a result, it becomes easier to fasten the cable, thereby leading to enhancement in workability. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125436 | Use of Ionomeric Silicone Thermoplastic Elastomers in Electronic Devices - This invention relates to the use of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising at least one silicone ionomer in the formation of electronic devices. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125437 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module including a thin-film solar cell element protected with a novel gas barrier film is provided. The solar cell module includes a laminate obtained by laminating a gas barrier film on a layer including at least a solar cell element. The gas barrier film is obtained by laminating at least a substrate film, weather-resistant coating layer, and inorganic thin film layer. The weather-resistant coating layer is made of at least one of (a) a material obtained by crosslinking modified polyvinyl alcohol, (b) a material obtained by crosslinking polycaprolactone polyol and/or a material obtained by crosslinking polycarbonate polyol, and (c) an acrylic polymer having at least one group selected from the group consisting of an UV-stabilizing group, UV-absorbing group, and cycloalkyl group. The solar cell element is a thin-film solar cell element. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125438 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE MANUFACTURED WITH THAT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A manufacturing method of a solar battery module includes a stacking step of arranging a peripheral sealing member at a peripheral portion of an upper surface of a glass substrate, arranging one or more solar cells on the upper surface of the glass substrate surrounded by the peripheral sealing member, arranging a first laminate film on an upper surface of the solar cells, and stacking a surface side plate glass above the first laminate film to face the glass substrate. The manufacturing method of a solar battery module further includes a sealing step of performing a lamination process by heating and applying pressure to the first laminate film in an air evacuation environment to obtain a translucent resin layer, and sealing the solar cells and the translucent resin layer in a space surrounded by the glass substrate, the surface side plate glass and the peripheral sealing member. | 05-24-2012 |
20120132279 | SOLAR CELL MODULE STACKED MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - The invention provides a solar cell module stacked member in which a pressure sensitive-type adhesive for bonding together a support member and a solar cell module is not photodegraded, and there is no concern of separation of the support member and the solar cell module. In a solar cell module stacked member in which a support member and a solar cell module having an internal solar cell element are stacked, the support member and the solar cell module are bonded together; the support member and the solar cell module are bonded together by a reaction hardening-type adhesive in an outer rim portion of the solar cell module irradiated with sunlight; and the support member and the solar cell module are bonded together by a pressure sensitive-type adhesive in a portion which is on the inside of the outer rim portion of the solar cell module and in which sunlight is blocked. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132280 | PHOTOCELL MODULE AND FABRICATION METHOD FOR PHOTOCELL MODULE - The present invention can simplify a process. | 05-31-2012 |
20120138145 | STRUCTURE AND DESIGN OF CONCENTRATOR SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY RECEIVER SUBSTRATE - A substrate has a top side and a bottom side. A solar cell is secured to the top side of the substrate and has an anode and a cathode. A heat transfer element is secured to the bottom side of the substrate. An anode pad is formed on the top side of the substrate and is coupled to the anode of the solar cell; similarly, a cathode pad is formed on the top side of the substrate and is coupled to the cathode of the solar cell. The substrate coefficient of thermal expansion and the solar cell coefficient of thermal expansion match within plus or minus ten parts per million per degree C. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138146 | 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. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145241 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH STABILIZED POLYMERIC ENCAPSULANT - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising a photovoltaic semiconductor (1) and one or more layers (2), which contain a synthetic polymer (A) and a hindered amine light stabilizer (B). The hindered amine light stabilizer (B) is for example a compound of the formula (I) wherein m is =1, Y is O, A is C | 06-14-2012 |
20120145242 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a solar cell module wherein deterioration of the strength of adhering between a solar cell panel and a terminal box can be suppressed, while reducing the quantity of an adhesive to be used. The solar cell module ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120152349 | JUNCTION BOX ATTACHMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC THIN FILM DEVICES - A flexible solar cell assembly having solar cells that are positioned within a sealed module chamber. A sealed wiring chamber is positioned on an end of the sealed module chamber and is interposed between the sealed module chamber and a junction box. Wiring interconnecting the junction box to the solar cells in the sealed module chamber is routed through the sealed wiring chamber to inhibit water entry into the sealed module chamber via the wiring. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152350 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a solar cell module wherein deterioration of the strength of adhering between a terminal box and an adhesive can be suppressed, while facilitating an adhering step. The solar cell module ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120160324 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR MIRROR PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH CORRUGATED STIFFENER - A concentrating solar mirror panel assembly having a reflective sheet with a reflective major surface and an opposing major surface and a corrugated stiffener having ridges and troughs each having an outer surface with land areas, wherein the land areas of at least a portion of the ridges are joined to at least a portion of the opposing major surface of the reflective sheet. The concentrating solar mirror panel assembly is non-planar and substantially rigid. The concentrating solar mirror panel assembly is assembled such that a desired non-planar shape is maintained: either using a locking sheet or having the corrugated stiffener attached so that its principal axes of corrugation are substantially perpendicular to the axis of curvature of the assembly. Methods of making the concentrating solar mirror panel assembly are also disclosed. Concentrated solar power systems and solar collection devices are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167985 | SOLAR CELL SEALANT SHEET AND SEALANT-INTEGRATED SUBSTRATE - The solar cell sealant sheet of the present invention includes a coating film of a water-soluble thermosetting resin-dispersed paint obtained by emulsion-polymerizing a monomer mixture containing an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an alkoxysilyl group in a presence of a resin serving as a dispersant, the resin having a quaternized ammonium group that has been obtained by addition of a tertiary amine compound and an organic acid to having an epoxy group, wherein a hardness (B) in terms of a pencil hardness of the coating film after being thermally cured is 4B or higher, and a hardness ratio (B/A) of the hardness (B) after being thermally cured relative to a hardness (A) before being heated is 1.1 or higher. The sealant-integrated substrate of the present invention includes, as a sealant, the coating film of the water-soluble thermosetting resin-dispersed paint that is integrally layered on a surface on a solar cell element side of a substrate of a solar cell module. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167986 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES MANUFACTUERD USING MONOLITHIC MODULE ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES - Photovoltaic modules comprising back-contact solar cells manufactured using monolithic module assembly techniques comprising a flexible circuit comprising a back sheet and a patterned metallization. The module may comprise busses in electrical contact with the patterned metallization to extract the current. The module may alternatively comprise multilevel metallizations. Interlayer dielectric comprising islands or dots relieves stresses due to thermal mismatch. The use of multiple cord plates enables flexible circuit layouts, thus optimizing the module. The modules preferably comprise a thermoplastic encapsulant and/or hybrid adhesive/solder materials. An ultrathin moisture barrier enables roll-to-roll processing. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174980 | SOLAR CELL WITH DOUBLE GROOVE DIFFRACTION GRATING - Double groove diffraction gratings are used in combination with various types of photoelectrodes including dye-sensitized and organic photoelectrodes to increase absorption efficiency as well as to provide one or more of a variety of functions including transparency and reflectivity. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174981 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A system for mounting a photovoltaic module onto a structure at least in part made of metal, in which the photovoltaic module includes at least one photovoltaic cell including electrically conductive elements, the mounting system including, in each region in which the photovoltaic cell is near a grounded metal part of the structure when in the mounted configuration, at least one electrically insulating element positioned between the metal part and the nearest part of the electrically conductive elements of the photovoltaic cell, the total thickness of electrically insulating material between the metal part and the nearest part of the electrically conductive elements of the photovoltaic cell being at least 7 mm. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174982 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - An object of the present invention is to provide a photovoltaic module that achieves a reduction in adverse influence of damage accumulated in a collector electrode provided on the light receiving surface side, and a method for manufacturing the photovoltaic module. To this end, in a photovoltaic module of the present invention, the degree of cross-linkage of the second region of the sealing material that is in contact with the back surface of the solar cell is smaller than that of the first region of the sealing material that is in contact with the light receiving surface of the solar cell. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180866 | SEALING MATERIAL SHEET - A sealing material sheet which is used as a member of a solar cell module formed by heating and pressing a laminate in which a first protective member, a first sealing material sheet, a photoelectric conversion cell, a second sealing material sheet, and a second protective member are laminated in this order, including an uneven pattern being formed on one surface or both surfaces of the first sealing material sheet and the second sealing material sheet through an embossing process, the embossing process being performed so that the percentage V | 07-19-2012 |
20120186651 | 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. | 07-26-2012 |
20120192945 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT - A photovoltaic element ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120192946 | USE OF CALCIUM OXIDE AS A WATER SCAVENGER IN SOLAR APPLICATIONS - A solar module includes an edge sealant. The sealant composition includes an unsaturated reactive polyolefin, an olefmic polymer, a silane modified polyolefin, inert fillers, calcium oxide, and aging resistors. These components are balanced to produce a sealant having desirable sealing characteristics, high weatherability, desired rheology, low conductivity, and good water absorption. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192947 | EDGE SEALANTS HAVING BALANCED PROPERTIES - A sealant composition for use in two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules, the sealant composition including: a) an olefinic polymer having a number average molecular weight from about 100 D to about 700,000 D, preferably from about 100 D to about 300,000 D; b) a modified olefinic polymer; c) a fine-particle inert filler; d) at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger, and e) an aging resistor. The sealant composition has a tensile strength greater than 20 PSI, preferably greater than 50 PSI, a lap shear strength greater than 20 PSI, preferable greater than 40 PSI, and the tensile and lap shear strengths balanced such that the sealant fails cohesively before failing adhesively. | 08-02-2012 |
20120199194 | 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. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199195 | INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELL PACKAGE - A stacked package for a solar cell is provided with a planar arrangement of conductive laminates on the surface of the heat sink. The layered conductive laminate offers multi-directional orientation of the solar cell within the package by eliminating any orientation requirements between the chip and the substrate, and offers multiple options for placement of standard or flipped bypass diodes. The packaged solar cell of the invention provides a smaller horizontal and vertical profile than standard solar cell packages, making it easier to hermetically seal the package. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199196 | FLEXIBLE HERMETIC SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELL PACKAGE WITH NON-HERMETIC OPTION - A device containing a solar cell chip that may include a hermetically sealed chamber containing optical matching fluid and a threaded pedestal mounting to allow for replacement of solar cell units and that are easily mountable to a master heat sink. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199197 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell having a flat cell substrate, which is transparent in the spectral region of visible light and in at least a partial range of the infrared spectral region, and having a cell structure situated on a surface of same, wherein, on the surface of the cell substrate carrying the cell structure, a bifunctional or multifunctional layer is applied which is transparent in the range of visible light, and has an infrared-reflecting and a contacting function. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199198 | STRUCTURED FILM AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Solar energy collection assemblies comprising a surface structured polyurethane layer. The structured polyurethane layer includes a cross-linkable reaction mixture and at least one UV stabilizer. The cross-linkable reaction mixture includes a polyol, a polyisocyanate and optionally a catalyst. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199199 | EDGE SEALANT COMPOSITION WITH REACTIVE OR UNSATURATED POLYOLEFINS - A solar module includes a photovoltaic device that has an edge seal. The sealant composition of the edge seal includes an unsaturated or reactive polyolefin, an olefinic polymer, a silane modified polyolefin, inert fillers, a water scavenger or desiccant, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer. These components are balanced to produce a sealant having desirable sealing characteristics, high weatherability, desired rheology, low conductivity, and good thermal stability. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199200 | USE OF CARBON BLACK FOR OXIDATIVE AND HEAT STABILITY IN SOLAR MODULE APPLICATIONS - An edge seal for manufacturing two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules includes a sealant and a bonding agent. The sealant contains a polymer modified with special reactive groups and has the following overall composition: olefinic polymers included in an amount from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the total composition; at least one filler included in an amount from about 10% to about 65% by weight of the total composition; at least one inorganic filler that is a thermal and oxidative stabilizer in an amount from about 2% to about 30%; at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger included in an amount from about 2.5% to about 25% by weight of the total composition; and at least one aging resistor including an anti-oxidant or UV stabilizer included in an amount from about 0% to about 3% by weight of the total composition. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199201 | ORGANIC THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An organic thin film solar cell including: a pair of electrodes of a first electrode ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120204954 | QUADRATIC PHASE WEIGHED SOLAR RECEIVER - A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204955 | LEAKY MODE SOLAR RECEIVER USING CONTINUOUS WEDGE LENS - A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204956 | CORRECTION WEDGE FOR LEAKY SOLAR ARRAY - A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna. | 08-16-2012 |
20120211080 | CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FORMING SEAL PART, LAMINATE AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - To provide a curable resin composition for forming a seal part, which is capable of easily forming a continuous seal part and which is capable of maintaining the shape of the seal part during a period of from immediately after the formation of an uncured seal part until a liquid material is supplied to a region enclosed by the seal part and the seal part is cured, and a laminate which has minimal defects and whereby a resin layer interposed between first and second plates can be made thick. One having a viscosity of from 500 to 3,000 Pa·s at 25° C. is used as the curable resin composition for forming a seal part to form an uncured seal part 12 enclosing the periphery of a liquid material (curable resin composition | 08-23-2012 |
20120216863 | SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR ARCHITECTURES - Solar energy concentrator architectures employ an array of electro-optical liquid prism modules to deflect sunlight onto PV cells. Without any mechanical moving parts, the dynamic liquid prism allows the concentrator to adaptively track the daily changes of the sun's orbit. The liquid prism modules may be arranged, for example, into a sheet-shaped beam steering array; a condenser device such as a Fresnel lens is then used to focus the light deflected by the modules onto one or more PV cells—preferably CPVs. Another possible concentrator architecture requires arranging a plurality of liquid prism modules into a semi-spherical pattern, such that light impinging on the modules is directed onto one or more PV cells or CPVs. | 08-30-2012 |
20120222739 | Photovoltaic Apparatus - A photovoltaic apparatus includes a substrate, a light-concentrating heat sink unit and a solar cell. The light-concentrating heat sink unit includes a carrier connected to the substrate, at least two fins extending from the carrier, and at least two reflective layers each extending on a related one of the fins. The solar cell includes a lower electrode and a solder layer of low thermal resistance provided between the lower electrode and the carrier. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222740 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A charge transferor of a solar cell, which collects and transfer charges generated from a semiconductor substrate, includes at least one electrode collecting the charges; and at least one collector transferring the charges collected by the at least one electrode, the at least one collector being included in at least one collector region on the substrate, wherein the at least one collector region in a first direction comprises at least one deletion portion where the at least one collector is not formed. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222741 | SOLAR CELL WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - This application discloses silicon solar cells manifesting enhanced light induced degradation characteristics. The application also discloses silicon solar cells with a silicon-based substrate comprising boron, oxygen and carbon, and an antireflective coating (ARC) containing at least one carbon-containing layer adjacent to the substrate. Also disclosed are methods for preparing solar cells. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227809 | FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An assembly including a pressure sensitive adhesive layer at least 0.25 mm in thickness disposed on a barrier assembly, wherein the barrier assembly comprises a polymeric film substrate and a barrier film. The assembly is flexible and transmissive to visible and infrared light. A pressure sensitive adhesive in the form of a film at least 0.25 mm thick is also provided, the pressure sensitive adhesive including a polyisobutylene having a weight average molecular weight less than 300,000 grams per mole; and a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier. Methods of making and using the assembly and the pressure sensitive adhesive are also included. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234386 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM FOR HIGHER RELIABILITY AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SHIPS - Disclosed is a structural member type photovoltaic curtain wall for improving safety and reliability of a ship, the structural member type photovoltaic curtain wall including: a frame functioning as a structural member of an upper structure of a ship; and a solar cell capable of adjusting an angle of incident sunlight with respect to the frame, the solar cell being attached to the frame. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234387 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a solar cell includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, a support unit, a sealing unit, a permeation suppression unit, and an electrolyte fluid. The first electrode is provided on a major surface of the first substrate. The second electrode is provided on a major surface of the second substrate. The support unit is provided on the second electrode. The support unit is configured to support a sensitizing dye. The sealing unit is configured to seal a circumferential edge portion of the first substrate and a circumferential edge portion of the second substrate. The permeation suppression unit is provided around the support unit on an inner side of the sealing unit. The electrolyte fluid is provided on an inner side of the permeation suppression unit. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234388 | ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL BREAKDOWN PROTECTION FOR HIGH CURRENT, NON-ELONGATE SOLAR CELLS WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - Methods and devices are provided for avalanche breakdown in a thin-film solar cell. In one embodiment, a method of breakdown protection assembly comprises providing a single reel of material which is pre-cut in a pattern so that a first portion of the material can be overlapped to a second portion of material to sandwich a breakdown protection device therebetween | 09-20-2012 |
20120234389 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module according to an embodiment includes a solar cell device and a support structure supporting the solar cell device. The solar cell device is a belt-like solar cell device including first portions arranged in one direction such that major surfaces thereof face each other, and a second portion interposed between the first portions. The edges of the first portions that correspond to a pair of long sides of the solar cell device are parallel to each other. Two adjacent first portions incline forwardly and backwardly with respect to the one direction. The second portion includes one or more planar or curved surfaces to connect the two adjacent first portions to each other. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234390 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED SOLAR CELL USING A PLURALITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC REGIONS - A solar cell device has a back cover member, which includes a surface area and a back area, and a plurality of photovoltaic regions disposed overlying the surface area of the back cover member. The plurality of photovoltaic regions may occupy a total photovoltaic spatial region. The device has an encapsulating material overlying a portion of the back cover member and a front cover member coupled to the encapsulating material. An interface region is provided along at least a peripheral region of the back cover member and the front cover member. A sealed region is formed on at least the interface region to form an individual solar cell from the back cover member and the front cover member. The total photovoltaic spatial region/the surface area of the back cover may be at a ratio of about 0.80 and less for the individual solar cell. | 09-20-2012 |
20120241000 | 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. | 09-27-2012 |
20120241001 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH UV-STABILIZED ENCAPSULANT - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising the components: (1) a photovoltaic semiconductor and (2) one or more layers containing (A) a synthetic polymer and (B) an UV absorber of the formula (I) wherein X is a straight or branched chain C | 09-27-2012 |
20120247558 | TRANSMITTANCE ENHANCEMENT FILM AND SOLAR CELL MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - A transmittance enhancement film is provided, which includes a substrate and a coating layer on the substrate. The coating layer includes a plurality of organic particles and a binder. The organic particles have a refractive index of less than 1.5, and the refractive index ratio of the organic particles to the binder is in the range from 0.95 to 1.05. The transmittance enhancement film of the present invention is suitable for being used in a solar cell module, and is capable of enhancing the transmittance of light, thereby improving the power generation efficiency of the solar cell module. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247559 | SEALING FILM FOR SOLAR BATTERY - Provided is a sealing film for a solar battery which has excellent light resistance and heat resistance by preventing yellowing due to the influence of light or heat. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255610 | Encapsulant for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules - Photovoltaic modules containing solar cells have at least one polymeric optically transparent encapsulant layer with solar energy weighted transmittance at wavelengths of light from 350 to 1200 nanometers equal to or greater than 85% and ultra-violet light cutoff equal to or less than 345 nanometers. The encapsulant material contains at least one olefinic co-polymer having glass transition temperature equal to or less than 20° C. and 10% secant tensile modulus equal to or less than 16,000 psi and at least one ultra-violet light absorber having a chemical structure with no hydroxyl group at an ortho position of an aromatic ring with respect to an aromatic carbonyl group, a triazole group, or a triazine group. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255611 | SOLAR MODULE AND COEXTRUDATE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a solar module having at least one solar cell, which is arranged between a front cover and a rear cover, and the front cover enables the passage of light to the solar cell. The solar module includes a rear cover having an at least two-layer, halogen-free coextrudate element which has a first thermoplastic layer facing the solar cell and a second thermoplastic layer facing away from the solar cell. The first thermoplastic layer includes a first filling material, which has a reflectivity that is higher than the reflectivity of the thermoplastic of the first thermoplastic layer, and the second thermoplastic layer includes a second filling material which has a higher thermal conductivity than the thermoplastic of the second thermoplastic layer. | 10-11-2012 |
20120260985 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell in which the P-type light absorbing layer is thin, and the nanoparticles are disposed. Although the P-type light absorbing layer is thin, the light absorption efficiency may be increased by the use of nanoparticles. Accordingly, the P-type light absorbing layer is formed thin, and thereby the material cost may be reduced and the process time may be shortened. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260986 | System for Switching Focus Position - A system for switching a focus position comprises a plurality of active focus-switch devices capable of changing a focal length for several times, a plurality of objects to be focused, a plurality of incident light beams passing through the active focus-switch devices and then being focused on the objects to be focused, and at least one external power supply electrically connected to the active focus-switch devices, wherein the external power supply is electrically conducted or not conducted to the active focus-switch devices, and the plural incident light beams are focused on the objects to be focused by the active focus-switch devices, or the plural incident light beams passing through the active focus-switch device are projected to the outside in form of a plurality of exit light beams parallel to the plural incident light beams. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260987 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a solar cell, a sealing layer configured to protect the solar cell, and a bonding layer disposed between the solar cell and the sealing layer. The bonding layer has adhesion to fix the sealing layer to the solar cell. When the sealing layer is repaired, the adhesion of the bonding layer is reduced by an external stimulation. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266955 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The photoelectric conversion device may include a first substrate having a first electrode and a first non-slip portion, a second substrate facing the first substrate and having a second electrode and a second non-slip portion and a sealing member. The photoelectric conversion device may further include an electrolyte solution positioned in a spaced formed between the first substrate, the second substrate, and the sealing member. The first substrate or the second substrate may be positioned to contact at least one of a first non-slip portion and a second non-slip portion. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266956 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THEREOF - A mounting assembly ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120266957 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH POLYMERIC GRATING AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A photovoltaic cell comprises first and second electrode layers, an organic photoactive layer between the first and second electrode layers, and a polymeric grating structure in the first electrode layer. The first and second electrode layers are configured to collect electrical charges from the photoactive layer and to allow light to transmit through the first electrode layer to reach the photoactive layer. The grating structure is configured to provide a grating periodicity of about 100 nm to about 500 nm and grating amplitude of about 100 nm to about 500 nm. A device comprising the photovoltaic cell is disclosed. A photovoltaic cell may be formed by printing a polymer on a substrate to form a grating structure, forming a first electrode layer on the polymeric grating structure and the substrate, forming an organic photoactive layer above the first electrode layer, and forming a second electrode layer above the photoactive layer. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273041 | LIGHT CONCENTRATOR WITH TAPERED DICHROIC MATERIALS - Apparatus and methods are provided for use with solar energy. A substrate is defined by a parabolic cross-sectional shape or portion there of. A surface treatment having plural layers of dichroic materials is formed on the substrate. The layers are tapered in thickness, increasing from about a lower edge to about an upper edge. A spectral band of incident photonic energy is concentrated on a target by way of the surface treatment. The spectral band is consistent for a range of angles of incidence to the surface treatment. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273042 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF A TUNNEL JUNCTION IN A SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE - A method of forming a tunnel junction in a solar cell structure alternates between depositing a Group III material and depositing a Group V material on the solar cell structure. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279567 | Solar Energy System with Automatic Dehumidification of Electronics - Methods and systems for photovoltaic power generation. Humidity control for the electronics in the power converter is provided by a dehumidifier which exploits the breathing of the electronics compartment due to the temperature rise caused when insolation increases at the start of a normal day. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285533 | Construction material structure for use with solar power - A construction material structure for use with solar power includes a panel having an outer top side provided thereon with an adhesive element and connected to a bottom side of at least one solar cell via the adhesive element. The panel is a baked enamel steel plate, an aluminum plate, or a plastic plate. A thermal insulation element is disposed on an inner bottom side of the panel. The thermal insulation element is made of polyurethane (PU) foam or gypsum. The adhesive element is an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) film or a Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) film. Another adhesive element is disposed on a top side of the at least one solar cell. A high-transparency high-light-concentration film is disposed on the another adhesive element. A coarse face including projections is disposed on an outer surface of the high-transparency high-light-concentration film. The high-transparency high-light-concentration film is made of Teflon (TEFZEL), Polyester (PET) or Polycarbonate (PC). | 11-15-2012 |
20120285534 | BACK SIDE PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - A back side protective sheet disposed on a back side of a solar cell module and including a first film containing linear low-density polyethylene having a density greater than or equal to 0.91 g/cm | 11-15-2012 |
20120285535 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - There is provided a solar cell module capable of discharging water retained on the upper surface of a solar cell panel therefrom while maintaining the mechanical strength of a frame body. This solar cell module includes a gasket including a groove to discharge the water retained on the upper surface of the solar cell panel, arranged between the solar cell panel and the frame body. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285536 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - The solar cell module includes a plate, a sheet opposed to the plate, a filler layer provided between the plate and the sheet, and a solar cell disposed inside the filler layer. The filler layer includes a first filler layer and a second filler layer. The first filler layer is provided to come into contact with the sheet. The first filler layer contains, as a main component, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The second filler layer contains, as a main component, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer which is smaller in vinyl acetate content than the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer contained in the first filler layer, or polyethylene. | 11-15-2012 |
20120298201 | SOLAR PANEL RACKING SYSTEM - Photovoltaic modules that are collapsible and angularly adjustable are made by mounting a photovoltaic panel in a frame, with a leg joined to the frame, the leg being manually adjustable to various angles, tilting the frame at various angles relative to the horizontal by simply lifting the frame. Certain embodiments also include interlocking features that join adjacent frames to form a rectangular array of modules. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298202 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY I - The present invention relates to a solar cell assembly, comprising a solar cell attached to a bonding pad and a cooling substrate and wherein the bonding pad and the cooling substrate are joined to each other in a planar and flush manner such that the bonding pad and the cooling substrate are connected to each other in form of a solid state connection. The invention further relates to a solar cell assembly that includes a solar cell attached to a bonding pad and a cooling substrate and wherein the bonding pad is attached on a surface of the cooling substrate such that the bonding pad and the cooling substrate are connected to each other in form of a solid state connection. Also, a method for manufacture of such solar cell assemblies. | 11-29-2012 |
20120305076 | 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. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305077 | 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. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305078 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A back sheet for a solar cell to be disposed in contact with a sealing material of a cell-side substrate in which a solar cell device is sealed with the sealing material, the back sheet including: a polymer base material; and a polymer layer that is provided on the polymer base material and contains a composite polymer that contains, in a molecule, 15% by mass to 85% by mass of siloxane structural units represented by the following formula (1) and 85% by mass to 15% by mass of non-siloxane structural units: wherein R | 12-06-2012 |
20120305079 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module having a metal layer as a substrate, and being usable pratically. The solar cell module | 12-06-2012 |
20120305080 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE - The solar cell module having a configuration in which a solar cell is formed on the metal-resin composite substrate, and exhibiting excellent durability. The solar cell module | 12-06-2012 |
20120312373 | Solar Roof Panel Assembly and Method for Installation - A solar roof panel assembly for new construction or retrofit installation above a roof deck of a building structure comprises a metal roof panel base, at least one solar cell, a stone coating, and an electrical junction box fastened to the back of the metal roof panel base. The electrical junction box houses electrical components connected to the solar cell, and electrical connection elements extend from the electrical junction box. The solar roof panel assembly may be installed such that an air gap is created between the solar roof panel assembly and the roof deck, and cabling and other electrical components may be placed in the air gap. Multiple solar roof panel assemblies may be interconnected. A solar roof panel assembly may replace a previously-installed roof panel, and may be aesthetically and/or structurally similar to adjacent previously-installed roof panels. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318352 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH REFLECTION ENHANCING LAYER - A photovoltaic device is provided. The photovoltaic device comprises an absorber layer comprising a chalcogenide material. The photovoltaic device further comprises a back contact and a reflection enhancing layer disposed between the absorber layer and the back contact. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318353 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE HAVING AN INTEGRATED MICRO-MIRROR AND METHOD OF FORMATION - Disclosed are a system, a method and/or an apparatus of a photovoltaic device having an integrated micro-mirror and of formation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic structure includes a photovoltaic cell, an oxide layer formed above the photovoltaic cell, and an integrated micro-mirror formed above the oxide layer. The integrated micro-mirror may be fabricated as a flat plate reflection form in which the light energy is deflected to the underlying photovoltaic cell. Alternatively, the integrated micro-mirror may be fabricated in a concentrator form facing a solar source to concentrate a light energy of the solar source into a target region of the integrated photovoltaic cell. An array of the integrated micro-mirrors may be physically bonded to the integrated photovoltaic cell. A shape and geometry of the array of the integrated micro-mirrors may be designed to maximize an efficiency of the integrated photovoltaic cell. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318354 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH CHLOROSULFONATED POLYOLEFIN LAYER - A photovoltaic module is provided having an active solar cell layer having a front light receiving side and opposite rear side, with an encapsulant layer is adhered to the rear side of the active solar cell layer. The encapsulant layer comprises a first polymer film comprising 20 to 95 weight percent chlorosulfonated polyolefin such as chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and optionally an adhesive. The first polymer film of the encapsulant layer may further comprise 10 to 70 weight percent of inorganic particulates such as calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, kaolin and clays. The first polymer film may be both a single layer encapsulant layer and back-sheet with an exposed surface. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318355 | HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - A heat transfer device having a working fluid capable of circulating around a fluid flow path, the circulation around the fluid flow path bringing the working fluid in and out of thermal contact with a heat source, the heat transfer device comprising: a fluid containing portion internally defining a working fluid flow path; a heat source at least partially in thermal contact with the fluid containing portion; a gas substance generator at least partially within the fluid containing portion, and arranged to generate bubbles of vapor capable of driving the working fluid along a portion of the working fluid flow path in thermal contact with the heat source; wherein, in use, the driven working fluid absorbs heat from the heat source and transports the heat away from the heat source; and the driven working fluid returns to the gas substance generator to be recycled about the fluid flow path. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318356 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL HAVING A SUBSTRATE GLASS MADE OF ALUMINOSILICATE GLASS - A photovoltaic cell, for example a thin-film photovoltaic cell, having a substrate glass made of aluminosilicate glass, has a glass composition which has SiO | 12-20-2012 |
20120325313 | Solar-Tower System With High-Focus-Accuracy Mirror Array - A solar-tower system includes a raised solar receiver disposed on a tower and a mirror array including multiple flat mirrors for reflecting sunlight onto the raised receiver. The mirror array is disposed on a carousel-type platform that is rotatable around a vertical axis, and the raised receiver is maintained at a substantially fixed position relative to the mirror array for all rotational positions of the platform. A solar azimuth tracking controller controls the platform's rotational position to track the sun's azimuth angle such that sunlight shines on the mirror array from a fixed apparent azimuth angle at all times during daylight hours. Each flat mirror pivots around a corresponding unique axis, and a solar elevation tracking controller individually controls each mirror's pivot position to track the sun's elevation angle such that sunlight is accurately reflected onto the raised solar receiver at all times during daylight hours. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325314 | Solar Power Collection Using High-Focus-Accuracy Mirror Array - A method for harvesting solar power by concentrating sunlight onto a raised solar receiver disposed on a tower. The method involves rotating a mirror array made up of multiple flat mirrors as a unit around a vertical axis such that sunlight shines on the mirror array from a fixed apparent azimuth angle at all times during daylight hours, and controlling each mirror's pivot position to track the sun's elevation angle such that sunlight is accurately reflected onto the raised solar receiver at all times during daylight hours. In one embodiment the mirror array is disposed on a roundabout-type platform whose rotational position is controlled to track the sun's azimuth angle and the raised receiver is maintained at a substantially fixed position relative to the mirror array for all rotational positions of the platform. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325315 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A photoelectric converter device includes a front surface glass plate, a photoelectric conversion unit formed on the front surface glass plate and serving to generate electric power in response to incidence of light, and a back surface glass plate arranged so as to cover the photoelectric conversion unit. The front surface glass plate and the back surface glass plate are fused and joined in at least a part of a peripheral portion of the glass plates. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325316 | METHOD TO EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUBSTRATE CLEANNESS AND QUANTITY OF PIN HOLES IN AN ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING OF A SOLAR CELL - A method to determine the cleanness of a semiconductor substrate and the quantity/density of pin holes that may exist within a patterned antireflective coating (ARC) is provided. Electroplating is employed to monitor the changes in the porosity of the ARC caused by the pin holes during solar cell manufacturing. In particular, electroplating a metal or metal alloy to form a metallic grid on an exposed front side surface of a substrate also fills the pin holes. The quantity/density of metallic filled pin holes (and hence the number of pin holes) in the patterned ARC can then be determined. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000725 | METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND ENCAPSULATED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The invention relates to a method of encapsulating a photovoltaic cell comprising curing an encapsulation composition comprising (i) a polyvinyl acetal resin/polymer, (ii) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, oligomers, or a combination thereof, and (iii) at least one thermal free radical initiator and/or at least one photoinitiator. The resin/polymer is either a polyvinyl acetate derivative or a polyvinyl acetate copolymer such as EVA derivative, and comprises vinyl acetal units. The invention also relates to a photovoltaic cell encapsulated according to the method and to the encapsulation curable composition. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008505 | ADJUSTABLE SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - An adjustable solar power generation apparatus includes a solar power generation unit, a base, and a supporting bar supporting the base. The base accommodates the solar power generation unit. The supporting bar supports the base. The solar power generation unit includes a fixed lens unit and a solar cell. The fixed lens unit includes a converging lens to converge sunlight. The solar cell is located in the fixed lens unit, and is capable of moving toward or away from the converging lens to adjust the light intensity received by the solar cell. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008506 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR ENCAPSULATING SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR MODULE - A resin composition comprising a hydrogenated block copolymer which is used for a resin composition for encapsulating a solar cell is provided. The hydrogenated block copolymer can be obtained by hydrogenating 90% or more of the total unsaturated bonds of block copolymers which comprise at least two polymer blocks [A] having an aromatic vinyl compound-origin repeating unit as the main component and at least one polymer block [B] comprising a chain-type conjugated diene compound-origin repeating unit as the main component and in which the ratio (wA:wB) of the weight fraction (wA) of the total polymer blocks [A], relative to the total block copolymer, to the weight fraction (wB) of the total polymer block [B] is 20:80 to 60:40. The resin composition has a tensile elasticity (at 23° C.) of 1.0-500 MPa and is excellent in low hygroscopicity, non-hydrolyzablity, weather resistance, transparency, adhesiveness, flexibility, and adhesive properties with glass, and can be used for encapsulating a solar cell without providing special impermeable treatment. Also provided is a solar module in which a solar cell is encapsulated with the resin composition. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008507 | SHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A sheet for a photovoltaic cell is provided. The sheet for a photovoltaic cell has excellent heat resistance, lightfastness, weather resistance, moisture resistance and insulating properties, and may improve light condensing efficiency when applied to a photovoltaic module. | 01-10-2013 |
20130014821 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULEAANM CHENG; Stephen Yau-SangAACI Hong KongAACO HKAAGP CHENG; Stephen Yau-Sang Hong Kong HKAANM Yip; Chui-LingAACI Hong KongAACO HKAAGP Yip; Chui-Ling Hong Kong HK - Disclosed herein is a photovoltaic module, which includes a photovoltaic member, a moisture-resistant layer, a mounting frame covering and a buffer layer. The buffer layer disposed between the moisture-resistant layer and the mounting frame, where the buffer layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene-based polymer, polyethylene-based polymer, polyurethane-based polymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate-based resin and a combination thereof. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014822 | SHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A sheet for a photovoltaic cell is provided. The sheet for a photovoltaic cell has excellent heat resistance, lightfastness, weather resistance, moisture resistance and insulating properties, and may improve light condensing efficiency when applied to a photovoltaic module. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014823 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module is provided. The photovoltaic module has excellent electricity generation efficiency and durability. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019946 | COOLING SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES INCLUDING THE SAME - A cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules, a method of manufacturing the same, a backsheet for photovoltaic modules, a method of manufacturing the same, and a photovoltaic module are provided. The cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules which includes a resin layer can be prepared by coating or impregnating one surface of a porous substrate with a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) containing a fluid. Here, the resin layer includes the fluid-containing SAP which is formed on one surface of the porous substrate or impregnated with the porous substrate. When the cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules is attached to the outside of the weather-resistant substrate to prepare the backsheet for photovoltaic modules, it is possible to suppress an increase in power generation temperature of a photoelectric cell by evaporation of the fluid, for example water, included in the SAP, thereby improving the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic module. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019947 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT MODULE AND ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE - A photoelectric conversion element module includes a first base material, a second base material, a photoelectric conversion element having a light incident side and sealing portion and arranged between the first and second base materials, an anchoring layer adapted to anchor one of main sides of a light incident side and a side opposite to the light incident side, and one of a main side of the first and second base material opposed to one of the main sides, and a covering section adapted to cover the sealing portion. The Young's modulus of the covering section is 0 MPa or more and 20 MPa or less. | 01-24-2013 |
20130032208 | FLAT-ROOF MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A mounting system for positioning at least one photovoltaic module of a PV-module unit on a planar flat roof in an inclined position defining an angle with the flat roof, comprising: a frame, wherein the frame defines a PV-module unit mounting side, a back side, two lateral sides, and a bottom side, which commonly define a prism, the base area of which corresponds to one of the lateral sides, the cover area of which corresponds to the other one of the lateral sides, and a jacket area of which corresponds to the mounting side, the back side and the bottom side. The mounting and back sides intersect along an imaginary line which defines a ridge arranged oppositely to the bottom side. A wind deflector may be attached to the back side such that an open ridge gap is formed and connects an interior of the prism to the environment. | 02-07-2013 |
20130037107 | ADHESIVE LAYER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic (PV) module comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive to attach solar cells and a dielectric layer to each other has been disclosed. The use of the pressure sensitive adhesive in the photovoltaic module can significantly simplify the module assembly process. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037108 | THERMODYNAMICALLY SHIELDED SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to solar cells. More particularly, the invention relates to arrangements and methods to increase the efficiency of solar cells. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042915 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CONCENTRATION SYSTEM - A concentrated photovoltaic solar system has a Fresnel lens concentrator ( | 02-21-2013 |
20130056067 | Photovoltaic Module and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A photovoltaic module includes at least one photovoltaic cell, a back plate, at least two ribbons, an encapsulant layer, and a filler. The back plate is disposed over the photovoltaic cell, in which the back plate has a ribbon hole therein. The ribbons are electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell and pass through the ribbon hole. The encapsulant layer is disposed between the back plate and the photovoltaic cell, in which the encapsulant layer has at least one through hole therein, and both of the ribbons pass through the through hole. The filler fills the through hole of the encapsulant layer, in which a flowability of a material of the filler is greater than a flowability of a material of the encapsulant layer. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056068 | PREPARATION METHOD OF FLEXIBLE ELECTRODES AND FLEXIBLE DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a flexible photoelectrode and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the same. More specifically, the method for manufacturingg a photoelectrode comprises forming a nanoparticle metal oxide layer on a flexible substrate, adsorbing dyes, and then, coating polymer, thereby forming a nanoparticle metal oxide layer consisting of nanoparticle metal oxide-dye-polymer. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061924 | SOLAR CELL HAVING DIELECTRIC BACK REFLECTIVE COATING AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - In a method for producing a solar cell, a layer stack of dielectric layers is applied to a back of a solar cell substrate and the layer stack is heated and is held at temperatures of at least 700° C. during a time period of at least 5 minutes. The novel solar cell has a layer stack of dielectric layers on its back. At least one of the dielectric layers of the layer stack is densified so that its resistivity to firing-through of pastes with glass components is enhanced. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061925 | Photoelectric Conversion Element Using Thermosetting Sealing Agent For Photoelectric Conversion Element - Disclosed is a photoelectric conversion element which comprises: a first conductive supporting body that has a semiconductor-containing layer; a second conductive supporting body that has a counter electrode which is arranged at a position where the counter electrode faces the semiconductor-containing layer at a predetermined distance; a charge transfer layer that is held in a space between the first and second conductive supporting bodies; and a sealing agent that is provided in the peripheral portions of the first and second conductive supporting bodies so as to seal the charge transfer layer. The photoelectric conversion element is characterized in that the sealing agent is a thermosetting sealing agent for a photoelectric conversion element, said thermosetting sealing agent containing (a) an epoxy resin and (b) at least one heat curing agent that is selected from the group consisting of aromatic hydrazides and aliphatic hydrazides having 6 or more carbon atoms. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068302 | APPARATUS FOR SOLAR TRACKING OF ENERGY HARVESTER - An apparatus for solar tracking using minimal energy is described. A prismatic energy harvester ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130068303 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITION CONTAINING FLUOROPOLYMER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The disclosure provides a multilayer composition containing fluoropolymer and method for fabricating the same, and a solar cell module. The multilayer composition includes: a fluoropolymer layer; a non-fluorinated polymer layer; and an adhesion promoter layer formed between the fluoropolymer layer and the non-fluorinated polymer layer, wherein the adhesion promoter layer includes aromatic diamines or aromatic polyamines. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068304 | SEALING MATERIAL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - There is provided a sealing material including a composite resin (A) including a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group and a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl group, the vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) being bonded to the polysiloxane segment (a1) through a bond represented by general formula (3), and a polyisocyanate (B), wherein the content of the polysiloxane segment (a1) is 10% to 50% by weight relative to the total solid content of a curable resin composition, and the content of the polyisocyanate (B) is 5% to 50% by weight relative to the total solid content of the curable resin composition. There are also provided a solar cell module and a light-emitting diode that each use the sealing material. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074931 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING EPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OIL - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, varying amounts of an epoxidized vegetable oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, an epoxidized vegetable (plant) oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking and creep, exudation, surface roughness formation, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the epoxidized vegetable oil acts as a flow improvement agent, resulting in a high-flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074932 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A solar cell package structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a sealant. The first substrate has a first surface with a first rough portion. The second substrate has a second surface with a second rough portion, which is opposite to the first surface. The sealant is disposed between the first and second substrates and bonds the first and second surfaces. At least a part of the sealant covers the first rough portion and the second rough portion. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081695 | THIN SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE - A thin sheet for a solar cell module is provided, which includes a substrate and at least one fluoro-containing coating layer, wherein the fluoro-containing coating layer includes: (a) a fluoro resin, including a homopolymer or a copolymer formed with a fluoro olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of monofluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, chlorotrifluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and a combination thereof; (b) an adhesion promoter of the formula R | 04-04-2013 |
20130081696 | PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND USES THEREOF - A packaging material for a solar cell module is provided, which includes a substrate and at least one fluoro-containing coating layer, where the fluoro-containing coating layer includes: (a) a fluoro resin, including a homopolymer or a copolymer formed with a fluoro olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of monofluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, chlorotrifluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and a combination thereof; and (b) an adhesion promoter of the formula R | 04-04-2013 |
20130087195 | SILICON SOLAR CELL WITH BACK SURFACE FIELD - A solar cell and method of fabrication are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises depositing a first doped amorphous silicon layer on a first surface of a silicon substrate, depositing a second doped amorphous silicon layer on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The second doped amorphous silicon layer is doped oppositely from the first doped amorphous silicon layer. An anneal is performed to transform the first doped amorphous silicon layer and second doped amorphous silicon layer to crystalline silicon layers. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087196 | Photonic Energy Concentrators Arranged on Plural Levels - Apparatus and methods related to solar energy are provided. Light concentrators are mechanically coupled and arranged as respective groups within a system. Groups are disposed along upper and lower levels. Lower level groups are aligned with respective gaps defined between upper level groups. Angular positioning of the light concentrators tracks the motion of the sun, resulting in varying gap widths. Light concentrators on the lower level receive varying amounts of sunlight accordingly, yet contribute to the overall energy yield from the system. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087197 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL PACKAGING USING LAMINATED SUBSTRATES AND AN OPEN WINDOW OVERMOLDING PROCESS - A method of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) packaging of a semiconductor solar cell for converting solar energy into electricity. The method includes affixing a photovoltaic device to a laminated substrate structure that is obtained by an additive or subtractive lamination process, attaching a photovoltaic device to a mounting paddle of the laminated substrate structure, connecting wire bonding of the photovoltaic device to leads of the laminated substrate structure, and applying overmold material to affix the photovoltaic device to the mounting paddle. During the application of the overmold material, a portion of the photovoltaic device is exposed to allow for the collection of the solar energy. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087198 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Heterogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Optionally Silane - An electronic device module comprising:
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20130087199 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Long Chain Branched (LCB), Block or Interconnected Copolymers of Ethylene and Optionally Silane - An electronic device module is disclosed comprising:
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20130087200 | ENHANCED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL PERFORMANCE USING TEXTURED REAR REFLECTORS - Back reflector arrays are applied to the surface distal to the incident light receiving surface of a thin film solar cell to increase its efficiency by altering the reflected light path and thereby increasing the path length of light through the active layer of the solar cell. The back reflector is an array of features of micrometer proportions. The feature may be concave or convex features such as hemispheres, hemi-ellipsoids, partial-spheres, partial-ellipsoids, or combinations thereof The feature may be pyramidal. A method of forming the back reflector array is by forming an array of features from a photocurable resin, subsequent curing the resin and metalizing the cured resin to render the surface reflective. The photocurable resin can be applied by inkjet printing or rolling or stamping with a mold. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087201 | PRODUCTION OF SOLAR CELL MODULES - The invention relates to the use of a) at least one (poly)alkyl(meth)acrylate and b) at least one compound according to formula (I), wherein the radicals R | 04-11-2013 |
20130092231 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PACKAGE - A photovoltaic package includes a substrate, a photovoltaic cell, an electric device, a cover, and an encapsulating material. The photovoltaic cell is disposed on the substrate. The electric device is disposed on the substrate and is electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. The cover covers the substrate, the photovoltaic cell, and the electric device. The cover has a first depression formed therein. The first depression receives at least a portion of the electric device. The encapsulating material is located between the substrate and the cover. The encapsulating material at least partially encapsulates the photovoltaic cell and the electric device. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092232 | MULTILAYER FILM HAVING POLYAMIDE AND POLYPROPYLENE LAYERS - Multilayer films of polyamide and polypropylene which have good layer adhesion and are suitable for a back cover of a solar module are provided. In a first embodiment, the multilayer film contains in the order listed: a) a layer containing at least 35% by weight, of polyamide; c) a layer containing at least 35% by weight of a polypropylene; and e) a layer containing at least 35% by weight, of polyamide; wherein the layer c) further comprises a polypropylene having acid anhydride groups or a polypropylene compatible functionalized polyolefin having functional groups to adhere the layer c) to each of layers a) and e). In a second embodiment adhesion promoter layers are present between the respective polyamide and polypropylene layers. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092233 | MULTILAYER FILM WITH POLYAMIDE AND POLYESTER LAYERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A multilayer film containing layers of polyamide and polyester, suitable as a back cover for a photovoltaic module is provided. The film comprises, in the order listed: a) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weight of polyamide; c) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weight, of a thermoplastic polyester; and e) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weightof polyamide; wherein the layers a) and e) further comprise 0.1 to 60% by weight, of a polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer, or the layer c) further comprises 0.1 to 30% by weight of polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer. The polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer comprises as copolymerized monomers: a polyamine having at least 4 nitrogen atoms and at least one polyamide-forming unit selected from the group consisting of a lactam, an ω-aminocarboxylic acid and an equimolar combinations of a diamine and a dicarboxylic acid. In another embodiment, adhesion promoting layers are placed between the layers. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092234 | Concentrator Array - A concentrator array is disclosed that includes a plurality of concentrators. Each concentrator has an inlet end to collect rays from a source and an output end to direct the rays at a target. A plurality of rotators are operatively associated with the plurality of concentrators to move the plurality of concentrators so that the rays are focused on the target. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092235 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - Provided is a solar battery back sheet that is low in production costs, excellent in adhesive properties between individual constituting members thereof, and excellent in weather resistance and water-vapor-barrier performance. The back sheet has a laminated structure including at least three layers. A first layer is a weather-resistant polyester resin film or a fluororesin film; a second layer is a polyolefin layer made of a modified polyolefin resin yielded by grafting 1 to 30 parts by weight of an epoxy-group-containing vinyl monomer and 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl monomer to 100 parts by weight of polyethylene, polypropylene or an ethylene/propylene copolymer, and which has a thickness of 5 to 250 μm; and a third layer is a polyester layer, a polyolefin layer, or an aluminum foil piece. The second layer and third layer have a total thickness of 30 μm or more. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098445 | Solar Power Generating Apparatus and Solar Tracking Method For Same - A solar power generating apparatus and a solar tracking method for the same. When a plurality of solar collector plates are arranged, the solar collector plates may be adjusted at certain rotation angles to maintain a high level of solar absorption efficiently with respect to shade, and errors caused by the installed positions (particularly, the installed directions) of the solar collector plates having solar cells can be compensated for, to accordingly calculate and determine adjustment angles in order to accurately rotate the solar cells or solar collector plates to a desired direction and to increase solar absorption efficiency. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098446 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements and Roofs Using Them - The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices, and more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which a photovoltaic element is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising a roofing substrate; one or more photovoltaic cells disposed on the roofing substrate; and a colored or patterned layer disposed on the roofing substrate and visible in the area surrounding the photovoltaic cells; and an encapsulant layer disposed over the photovoltaic cells and the patterned colored layer. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098447 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE MANUFACTURED BY THE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing a solar battery module according to the present invention includes the steps of forming a solar battery cell ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130104979 | SOLAR DEVICE USING OPTICAL FIBER | 05-02-2013 |
20130104980 | Low-Melting Lead-Free Bismuth Sealing Glasses | 05-02-2013 |
20130104981 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL TRACKING | 05-02-2013 |
20130104982 | ULTRASONICALLY-WELDED JUNCTION BOX | 05-02-2013 |
20130104983 | Selective Reflector for Enhanced Solar Cell Efficiency | 05-02-2013 |
20130104984 | MONOLITHIC PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CONCENTRATOR | 05-02-2013 |
20130112267 | Reinforcing Members For Photovoltaic Modules - A thin film photovoltaic module that is connectable to a terminal includes a first glass sheet defining a sun facing surface and a second glass sheet defining a back facing surface opposite the front side surface. The second glass sheet includes a feed-though opening extending through the second glass sheet. A photovoltaic material is between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet. An encapsulant material is between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet that bonds the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet together and seals the photovoltaic material from moisture. A conductor is electrically connected to the photovoltaic material at one end. The conductor passes through the feed-though opening. A reinforcing member is disposed on the sun facing surface of the first glass sheet. The reinforcing member has a footprint hanging over at least a portion of the feed-through opening. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112268 | FILM CONTAINING AN ODOURLESS FLUORINATED ACRYLIC POLYMER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC USE - The present invention relates to a composition consisting of a fluoropolymer and a white inorganic filler, said composition being intended for the manufacture of monolayer films opaque to visible tight and to UV radiation, useable in particular in the field of photovoltaic cells. The polymeric composition consists of a fluoropolymer and zinc oxide (ZnO), said filler being present in said composition in a weight proportion of 20 to 40%, preferably 20 to 35%. The use of this filler serves on the one hand to avoid the addition of acrylic polymers to the fluoropolymer, and on the other hand, to use processing temperatures that are compatible with the manufacture of a monolayer film by extrusion blow moulding, that is, a temperature of about 220 to 260° C., thereby serving to prevent the degradation of the fluoropolymer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112270 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE COMPRISING AN ETHYLENE MULTI-BLOCK COPOLYMER - An electronic device module comprises:
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20130112271 | POLYESTER FILM FOR SEALING BACKSIDE OF SOLAR CELL - The present invention provides a polyester film for sealing the backside of solar cell having excellent light reflectivity and durability and good electric insulation. A polyester film for sealing the backside of solar cell having a light reflectance at 550 nm wavelength of 50% or more and containing 3 to 50% by mass of inorganic fine particles, characterized in that acid value of the film is 1 to 30 eq/ton and limiting viscosity of the film is 0.60 to 0.80 dL/g. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112272 | WEATHERING-RESISTANT BACKING FILMS - The invention relates to the use of non-transparent, methacrylate-containing one-, two- or multi-layered films in flexible photovoltaic systems, and to the production of said films by extrusion coating, extrusion lamination (adhesive lamination, melt lamination or hotmelt lamination) or glue lamination. For this purpose, e.g. a thin, inorganic or metallically coated film, for example made of PET, is laminated or coextruded with a weather-resistant film, e.g. a film made of PMMA or PMMA polyolefin coextrudate. In particular, laminates are produced in which at least one of the two layers is non-transparent. An optional inorganic oxide or metal layer has the property of a high barrier effect against water vapour and oxygen while the PMMA layer exhibits weather resistance stability. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118581 | COMPOSITION, MULTILAYER SHEETS MADE THEREFROM, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, a photovoltaic module, comprises a transparent superstrate; a backsheet, wherein the backsheet comprises a core layer comprising a core composition formed from a first polycarbonate comprising dimethyl bisphenol cyclohexane carbonate repeat units and bishpenol-A, wherein the first polycarbonate has the structure | 05-16-2013 |
20130118582 | DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) including a substrate having a dye sensitized layer thereon, an opposite substrate having a catalyst layer thereon, a spacer disposed between the substrate and the opposite substrate to define a space, and an electrolyte in the space. The spacer is formed by reacting a photo curable glue including a main oligomer, a photo initiator, a photo curing accelerator agent, a softener, an adhesion enhancer, and a chemical resistance additive. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118583 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE COMPRISING POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMER - An electronic device module comprising:
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20130118584 | SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE PREPARED BY USING SAME - Provided are a solar cell encapsulant material which facilitates production of solar cell modules, which does not require a crosslinking step and which is excellent in heat resistance and others, and a solar cell module produced by the use of the encapsulant material. The solar cell encapsulant material comprises a resin composition (C) that contains an olefin-based polymer (A) satisfying the following requirement (a) and an olefin-based polymer (B) satisfying the following requirement (b). (a) The crystal melting peak temperature of the polymer, as measured at a heating rate of 10° C./min in differential scanning calorimetry, is lower than 100° C. (b) The extrapolated onset temperature of melting of the polymer, as measured at a heating rate of 10° C./min in differential scanning calorimetry, is 100° C. or higher. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125983 | Imprinted Dielectric Structures - A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic device comprises the steps choosing a substrate with a conductive layer; depositing a non-conductive layer; imprinting a structure comprising features into the non-conductive layer; and depositing an active layer operable in the photovoltaic device; wherein the active layer is in electrical contact with the conductive layer through a feature in the imprinted layer. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125984 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module comprises: a cover glass, a glass substrate, an aluminum frame, and a filling material. The glass substrate of the solar cell module is formed in a size smaller than that of the cover glass, whereas the cover glass is arranged above the glass substrate while spacing from the same by a first distance; the space ranged between the perimeter of the cover glass and the perimeter of the glass substrate is filled by the filling material while allowing the cross section of the filling material to be an acute triangle. Moreover, the bottom of the filling material is engaged with a contact end of a lower tongue piece of the aluminum frame that is disposed away from a sidewall of the aluminum frame by a contact point while allowing the contact point to be spaced from the perimeter of the glass substrate by a second distance. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125985 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SEALING MATERIAL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE - A wavelength conversion type photovoltaic cell sealing material according to the present invention includes a first sealing layer that contains no fluorescent substance and a second sealing layer that contains a fluorescent substance. This wavelength conversion type photovoltaic cell sealing material is used as one of the light transmissive layers of a photovoltaic cell module and is disposed at a light receiving surface side of a solar cell. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125986 | ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL - A solar cell encapsulated with an encapsulating material which is a non-crystalline or low-crystalline α-olefin-based copolymer or its composition (I). The composition (C) can contain 50 to 100 parts by weight of non-crystalline α-olefin polymer (A) which meets the following requirements: (a) the α-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms is not less than 20 mol %, (b) practically no melt peak as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is observed, and (c) the Mw/Mn is not more than 5, and 50 to 0 parts by weight of crystalline α-olefin polymer (B) (the total of (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight). The non-crystalline or low-crystalline α-olefin copolymer may also have a crystallinity of not higher than 40% as measured by use of X rays. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133743 | LAMINATE CONTAINING COATED POLYESTER FILM - A bonding material is described that is well suited to bonding polymer films, such as polyester films, to other substrates. In one embodiment, for instance, the bonding material can be used to bond a polyester film to a layer containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to form a backing material for a photovoltaic device. The bonding material generally comprises a polymer component combined with a cross-linking agent. The polymer component may comprise an alkylene carboxylic acid copolymer, such as an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer or an ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer. In an alternative embodiment, the polymer component may comprise a phenoxy resin. The cross-linking agent, on the other hand may comprise an oxazoline polymer. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133744 | Optical Trapping For Fiber Illumination - A light collection and light guidance system including:
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20130139885 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - This photoelectric conversion device comprises a glass substrate ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130139886 | HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTI-SPALL LAMINATE ARTICLE - Provided is a high performance anti-spall laminate article comprising a bi-layer polymeric composite. The bi-layer composite includes a polymeric sheet and a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) film laminated to each other. The PET film has a tensile modulus of about 600,000 psi or higher in both the machine direction (MD) and the transverse direction (TD), a shock brittleness index of about 55 Joules or higher in the machine direction and about 25 joules or higher in the transverse direction, and a percent elongation at break (EOB) of about 110-160 in the machine direction and about 60-110 in the transverse direction. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146140 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - In one aspect, a dye-sensitized solar cell is provided including: first and second substrates disposed to face each other; and a sealing material disposed between the first and second substrates and defining at least one photoelectric cell that performs photoelectric conversion, wherein the photoelectric cell includes: a first region; and a second region spatially connected to the first region and having higher transparency than the first region, wherein the first region performs photoelectric conversion of light incident through the first region and light incident through the second region. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146141 | SMALL CORE/LARGE SHELL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND WAVELENGTH DOWNSHIFTING - An article of manufacture and method for making a luminescent solar concentrator or a wavelength shifting device. The article includes a light guide or optical medium with a luminescent material disposed therein or deposited on the surface. The luminescent material is formulated to absorb incoming radiation and wavelength shift that radiation to a larger wavelength for processing and use, and to minimize reabsorption of the shifted radiation by the luminescent material. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153029 | METHODS OF SUPPORTING A TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE OF A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods are generally provided for adhering a support insert within a connection aperture defined in an encapsulating substrate of a photovoltaic device that has a first lead. The connection aperture generally has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulating substrate. The method can, in one particular embodiment, include threading the first lead through the connection aperture; and positioning a support insert within the connection aperture such that the first lead is still able to extend through the connection aperture. The support insert can generally define a channel within its construction that extends from a channel opening in the support insert to an exit port. An adhesive composition can be injected into the channel opening such that a first amount of the adhesive composition flows through the channel and out of the exit port to bond the support insert within the connection aperture. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153030 | ENCAPSULATED FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD - The disclosure relates to an encapsulated flexible electronic device comprising a flexible electronic device, wherein the flexible electronic device is protected by a protective coating layer, a first cover sheet and a second cover sheet being made of patterned and developed dry photoresist films. The encapsulated flexible electronic device may be used to directly realize different type of electronic devices, such as smart sensor devices. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153031 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH AN ANTI-REFLECTIVE SURFACE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A photovoltaic device comprising a substrate which has a porous first surface and a transparent conductive oxide layer located on a second surface opposite the first surface. A method of manufacturing the device is also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20130160850 | BLAZED GRATING FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATION - A solar concentrator having a photovoltaic cell in optical contact with a cover. A blazed grating is provided adjacent to and co-planar with the photovoltaic cell for preferentially diffracting light that does not directly intercept the photovoltaic cell toward the photovoltaic cell via total internal reflection in the cover. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160851 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130160852 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to a solar concentrator, comprising a solid body made of a transparent material, which has a light coupling surface and a convex light decoupling surface, wherein the solid body has a light guide part between the light coupling surface and the convex light decoupling surface, wherein said light guide part is tapered in the direction of the convex light decoupling surface. The invention further relates to a production method, wherein the material is precision-molded between two molds. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167925 | Mounting System for Photovoltaic Modules Having an Integrated Thermal Solar System - The invention relates to a mounting system, which is configured for mounting at least one photovoltaic module ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130167926 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Ethylene-Alpha Olefin Tapered Block Copolymers and Optional Vinyl Silane - An electronic device module such as a solar cell is described. The electronic device module is made using a polymeric material in intimate contact with at least one surface of the electronic device, the polymeric material comprising a tapered block copolymer comprising an A block, and a B block. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167927 | BASE MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A base material for a solar cell module includes a base material film including at least one layer and a coating layer including at least one layer and formed on one surface or both surfaces of the base material film. The coating layer is a copolymer layer obtained by curing a liquid coating film consisting of an acrylic-based resin component consisting of metal alkoxide having a first reactive functional group, an acrylic-based monomer having a second reactive functional group that reacts with the first reactive functional group, and an acrylic-based monomer without the second reactive functional group; and an ethylene-based resin component having a carboxyl group binding to the first reactive functional group of metal alkoxide and including an ethylene monomer, a vinyl acetate monomer, and a monomer of carboxylic acid vinyl esters other than vinyl acetate. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167928 | SOLAR CELL SEALING SHEET AND FLEXIBLE SOLAR CELL MODULE - An object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell encapsulant sheet which makes it possible to suitably produce flexible solar cell modules in which the solar cell encapsulant sheet is well adhered to a solar cell element by encapsulating a solar cell element by roll-to-roll processing in a continuous manner without the need to perform a crosslinking process and without causing wrinkles and curls. The present invention provides a solar cell encapsulant sheet including a fluoropolymer sheet and an adhesive layer that includes a maleic anhydride-modified olefin resin on the fluoropolymer sheet, the maleic anhydride-modified olefin resin being a resin in which an α-olefin-ethylene copolymer that includes 1 to 25% by weight of α-olefin units is graft-modified with maleic anhydride, and a total amount of maleic anhydride being 0.1 to 3% by weight. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174907 | SEALING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a sealing material for solar cell modules and a manufacturing method thereof capable of endowing good transparency and heat resistance to the sealing material for solar cell modules while using a polyethylene-based resin. The disclosed sealing material for solar cell modules uses a polyethylene-based resin with a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or less, and an MFR between 0.1 g/10 min and 1.0 g/10 min. The sealing material is obtained by melt molding a resin composition containing a polyethylene-based resin with density 0.890 g/cm3 or less, and a polymerization initiator contained at 0.02 mass % or more but less than 0.5 mass % of the composition, wherein the density difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is within 0.05 g/cm3, and the MFR difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is 1.0 g/10 min or greater. | 07-11-2013 |
20130174908 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180588 | HIGH TO ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE BACKSHEETS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Generally, solar cell backsheets may include high to ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. Advantageously, said backsheets may be single layer structures. Said backsheets may be used in conjunction with photovoltaic devices, photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic arrays, or components thereof. Said backsheets may be formed by methods including compression molding, compression molding then skiving, RAM extrusion, screw extrusion, band sintering, and hybrids thereof. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186467 | MOLD HAVING FINE UNEVEN STRUCTURE IN SURFACE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE HAVING FINE UNEVEN STRUCTURE IN SURFACE, USE OF ARTICLE, LAMINATED BODY EXPRESSING IRIS COLOR, AND SURFACE-EMITTING BODY - A mold having an uneven structure is provided, wherein surface roughness Ra of the uneven structure, a maximum value Ra′(max) and a minimum value Ra′(min) of line roughness Ra′ satisfy the following Expression (1). | 07-25-2013 |
20130192674 | PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention can provide a protective sheet for a solar cell module that is able to adequately ensure adhesive strength between a base film and a fluororesin layer over a long period of time, and a solar cell module provided therewith. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199612 | HYDROPHOBIC SUBSTRATE WITH ANTI-REFLECTIVE PROPERTY METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a hydrophobic antireflective substrate, a method for manufacturing the same, and a solar cell module including the same. The hydrophobic antireflective substrate includes: a substrate; a nanostructured layer having nanostructured portions formed on the substrate and nanoporous portions formed between the nanostructured portions; and a hydrophobic coating film formed on the nanostructured portions. The method for manufacturing a hydrophobic antireflective substrate includes: forming a nanostructured layer having nanostructured portions and nanoporous portions formed between the nanostructured portions on a substrate; and forming a hydrophobic coating film on the nanostructured portions. In the hydrophobic antireflective substrate disclosed herein, a porous nanostructured layer is formed on the substrate and a hydrophobic coating film is formed on the nanostructured layer, so that the hydrophobic antireflective substrate has ultra-hydrophobic property corresponding to a large water droplet contact angle. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206229 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a solar cell, including the steps of: forming an SiNx film over a second principal surface of an n-type semiconductor substrate; forming a p-type diffusion layer over a first principal surface of the n-type semiconductor substrate after the SiNx film forming step; and forming an SiO | 08-15-2013 |
20130206230 | Hermetically Sealed Electronic Device Using Solder Bonding - Solder can be used to wet and bind glass substrates together to ensure a hermetic seal that superior (less penetrable) than conventional polymeric (thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer) seals in electric and electronic applications. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213473 | COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE WITH HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - The present invention relates to a composite substrate with high thermal conductivity and applicable to concentrating solar power generating plates. The thermal conducting substrate and the circuit substrate are manufactured, respectively, for separating the light concentrating area and the circuit area so that the material with high thermal conductivity can be used completely to the thermal conducting substrate for guiding heat. Then, the material having common thermal conductivity can be chosen as the material for the circuit substrate, which needs no extra thermal conduction. Thereby, regarding to the selection of substrate material, the present can balance well between thermal conducting efficiency and cost control. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213474 | Method and device for increasing solar cell output - To optimize photovoltaic energy in situ and without expensive heliostat systems, the power from full, diffracted, as well as low-angle sunlight can be significantly increased by utilizing flat or curved reflectors and/or lenses in any configuration around and/or above a solar cell, attached or independent, no matter the size or how situated, alone or multiply, with supports, heat sinks, or cooling vanes enclosed partly or entirely in a protective transparent envelope; enhanced photonic capture by this integrally reflective and modular CSP technology could with increased cell receptivity be further employed for nocturnal usage from stellar, lunar, and urban illumination as well as office, store, and household lighting both night and day. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213475 | DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD FOR THE SAME - There is provided a dye-sensitized photovoltaic device, which can achieve low-resistivity of an optical transparent electrode film composing first and second electrodes and can improve photovoltaic power generation characteristics, includes: a first substrate; a first electrode disposed on the first substrate; a catalyst layer formed on the first electrode and having a catalytic activity for a redox electrolyte; an electrolysis solution contacted with the catalyst layer and dissolving a redox electrolyte in a solvent; a porous semiconductor layer contacted with the electrolysis solution and including semiconductor fine particles and dye molecules; a second electrode disposed on the porous semiconductor layer; a second substrate disposed on the second electrode; and a sealant disposed between the first and second substrates, and sealing the electrolysis solution. The first and second electrodes are composed of an annealed layer of an ITO fine particles contained film coated on the first and second substrates. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213476 | SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE PRODUCED BY USING SAME - Provided are a solar cell encapsulant material which facilitates production of solar cell modules and which is excellent in all of adhesiveness, long-term stability of adhesion power, transparency and heat resistance, and a solar cell module produced by using the encapsulant material. The solar cell encapsulant material has at least an adhesive layer (layer (I)) and a layer (layer (II)) of a resin composition (C) that contains an ethylene-α-olefin random copolymer (A) satisfying the following requirement (a) and an ethylene-α-olefin block copolymer (B) satisfying the following requirement (b): (a) The heat of crystal fusion of the copolymer, as measured at a heating rate of 10° C./min in differential scanning calorimetry, is from 0 to 70 J/g; (b) As measured at a heating rate of 10° C./min in differential scanning calorimetry, the crystal melting peak temperature of the copolymer is 100° C. or higher, and the heat of crystal fusion thereof is from 5 to 70 J/g. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220418 | SEALING MATERIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ASSEMBLY - A sealing material suitable for sealing a juncture between an edge of a photovoltaic cell and a frame for accommodating the photovoltaic cell, the sealing material including: a physical locking layer comprising a plurality of flexible protrusions extending from a surface of the physical locking layer; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive surface for attaching the sealing material to the edge of the photovoltaic cell; wherein the sealing material has an elongated shape, wherein the sealing material is capable of forming a friction fit between the plurality of flexible protrusions and a surface of the frame when the sealing material is disposed at the juncture between the edge of the photovoltaic cell and the frame for accommodating the photovoltaic cell. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220419 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE STRUCTURE AND ENCAPSULATION - A system and method for improved photovoltaic module structure and encapsulation is described. One embodiment includes a photovoltaic module comprising a front substrate, a photovoltaic structure attached to the front substrate, wherein the photovoltaic structure comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, and a membrane, wherein the membrane and the front substrate substantially encapsulate the photovoltaic structure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233383 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Film of Homogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Grafted Silane - An electronic device module comprising:
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20130233384 | PLANAR SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR - A solar concentrator, comprising: a substantially planar light insertion layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: an optical entry surface, an array of optical redirecting elements, and an array of optical exits being, each of the optical redirecting elements receiving and redirecting light towards an optical exit; a substantially planar light guide layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: a first surface for receiving light exiting the light insertion layer, a second surface opposite the first surface, the first and second surfaces being structured and arranged with one respect to the other such that light entering the light guide layer is guided to at least one optical output surface via a series of reflections; and an array of optical apertures optically interconnecting the light insertion layer and the light guide layer formed by at least one deformed optical coupling element. A method of manufacture thereof is also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233385 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240035 | SOLAR CELL PROTECTIVE SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell protective sheet comprising a polyethylene terephthalate-containing substrate that has been surface-treated through flame treatment with a silane compound-introduced flame or through atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment, and having, on the treated surface of the substrate, a coating layer that contains a fluoropolymer, has good interlayer adhesiveness after wet heat aging. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240036 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell backsheet including: a support which has a thickness of 120 μm to 350 μm; a first polymer layer which is formed on one surface of the support by coating, which includes a polymer, and which has a thickness of 0.5 μm to 12.0 μm; and a second polymer layer which is formed, by coating, on the opposite side of the side of the support provided with the first polymer layer, which includes a fluorinated resin or a silicone-based resin, and which has a thickness of 0.2 μm to 15.0 μm. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240037 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR GENERATOR - A solar cell module according to an aspect of the present invention includes a light guide module including a first light guide and a second light guide that are disposed so as to face each other and a low-refractive-index layer that is disposed between the first light guide and the second light guide; and a solar cell that receives light emitted from the light guide module. A second main surface of the first light guide includes a first reflecting surface that reflects the first light beam and changes a propagation direction of the first light beam, which has entered through the first main surface of the first light guide. A second main surface of the second light guide includes a second reflecting surface that reflects the second light beam and changes a propagation direction of the second light beam, which has entered through the first main surface of the first light guide, has passed through the first light guide | 09-19-2013 |
20130247981 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATION USING A PRE-DOPING DIELECTRIC LAYER - Solar cells, solar modules, and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. An example method may comprise forming a dielectric layer on at least one or more edges of a substrate, and then introducing dopant to at least one surface of the substrate. The substrate may be subjected to a heating process to at least drive the dopant to a predefined depth, thereby forming at least one of an emitter layer and a surface field layer. In the example method, the dielectric layer may not be removed during a subsequent manufacturing process. Associated solar cells and solar modules are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247982 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell may include a PN junction including a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity and an emitter of a second conductivity, a passivation layer on an exposed surface of the semiconductor substrate, a first electrode connected to the semiconductor substrate, and a second electrode connected to the emitter. The passivation layer may be configured to apply stress to the exposed surface of the substrate such that a mobility of minority charge carriers in the semiconductor substrate is decreased in a first direction perpendicular to a boundary surface of the semiconductor substrate and the passivation layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247983 | HALOGEN-FREE, FIREPROOF, TRANSPARENT THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING HIGH THERMOMECHANICAL STRENGTH, IN PARTICULAR FOR ENCAPSULATION IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A transparent, fireproof thermoplastic composition which is free from halogen compounds and includes a polyamide-block graft copolymer formed by a polyolefin backbone and, on average, at least one polyamide graft. The grafts are attached to the backbone by the radicals of an unsaturated monomer (X) that has a function capable of reacting with a polyamide, and the radicals of the unsaturated monomer (X) are attached to the backbone by grafting or co-polymerisation from the double bond thereof. The composition includes, as a weight percentage of the total composition: 90 to 99 wt % of the polyamide-block graft copolymer, and 1 to 10 wt % of metal salts of phosphoric acid. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247984 | MULTILAYER FILM AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - A multilayered film, a back sheet for a photovoltaic cell, methods of manufacturing the film and cell, and a photovoltaic module including the film and cell are provided. The multilayered film includes a resin layer formed on a substrate, and the resin layer contains a fluorine-based polymer and a reactive functional group having an equivalent weight of 30,000 or less. The resin layer containing the fluorine-based polymer has good durability and weatherability and is highly adhesive to the substrate at an interface between the resin layer and the substrate. Also, since a drying process may be performed at a low temperature during manufacture of the multilayered film, manufacturing costs may be reduced, productivity may be increased, and degradation in the quality of products due to thermal deformation or thermal shock may be prevented. The multilayered film may be effectively used as, for example, a back sheet for various photovoltaic modules. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247985 | RESTRIPPABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC COATINGS - Provided are methods for protecting a photovoltaic module, comprising applying a coating to the exterior sun-facing layer of the photovoltaic module, allowing the photovoltaic module to operate, removing the coating from the photovoltaic module, and reapplying the coating to the photovoltaic module. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247986 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247987 | LAMINATE FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE PRODUCED USING SAME - Provided are a laminate for solar cells, which facilitates production of solar cell modules, which does not require a crosslinking step and which is excellent in transparency, moisture-proofness, sealability and handleability (rigidity), and a solar cell module produced by the use of the laminate. The laminate for solar cells has a resin layer (I)-1 or a resin layer (I)-2 as at least one outermost layer thereof, and has a resin layer (II) that contains an etylene-based polymer (C) satisfying a specific requirement and a nucleating agent (D). The resin layer (I)-1 is a resin layer containing an ethylene/α-olefin random copolymer (A) satisfying a specific requirement, and an ethylene/α-olefin block copolymer (B) satisfying a specific requirement. The resin layer (I)-2 is a resin layer containing a silane-modified etylene-based resin (X). | 09-26-2013 |
20130247988 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device ( | 09-26-2013 |
20130255777 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate formed of an n-type crystalline semiconductor, an emitter region of a p-type positioned at a first surface of the substrate, a first dielectric layer positioned on a second surface opposite the first surface of the substrate, second dielectric layers respectively positioned on the emitter region and the first dielectric layer, a third dielectric layer positioned on the second dielectric layer that is positioned on the emitter region, a first electrode which is positioned on the first surface of the substrate and is connected to the emitter region, and a second electrode which is positioned on the second surface of the substrate and is connected to the substrate. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255778 | SPHERICAL PHOSPHOR, WAVELENGTH CONVERSION-TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SEALING MATERIAL, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE, AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREOF - A spherical phosphor includes a fluorescent substance having a maximum excitation wavelength of 400 nm or longer; and a transparent material containing the fluorescent substance, in which, in an excitation spectrum, an excitation spectral intensity in a wavelength region of from 340 nm to 380 nm is 50% or higher of an excitation spectral intensity at a maximum excitation wavelength. A wavelength conversion-type photovoltaic cell sealing material includes a light-permeable resin composition layer that contains the spherical phosphor and a sealing resin. | 10-03-2013 |
20130276883 | ROTATABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A rotatable assembly for supporting a fixture from a structure may be provided. The rotatable assembly may comprise a mounting bracket and a support arm rotatably attached to the mounting bracket. The support arm may have a connection point for receiving the fixture. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276884 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SILICONE ENCAPSULANT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A silicone composition for photovoltaic encapsulation is prepared by blending (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst such that the composition when cured may have a water vapor permeability of 80-160 g/m | 10-24-2013 |
20130284266 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device | 10-31-2013 |
20130284267 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL GENERATORS - The invention relates to a flexible electrical generator comprising at least one photovoltaic device and a flexible support, wherein said photovoltaic device is attached to the flexible support and wherein the flexible support comprises a fabric comprising high-strength polymeric fibers, said flexible support comprising also a plastomer wherein said plastomer is a semi-crystalline copolymer of ethylene or propylene and one or more C2 to C12 α-olefin co-monomers and wherein said plastomer having a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 860 and 930 kg/m | 10-31-2013 |
20130291942 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell backsheet including: a support; and a first polymer layer which is formed on one side of the support and which includes: from 0.8 g/m | 11-07-2013 |
20130298990 | REFLECTIVE PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CONCENTRATION SYSTEM - A reflective photovoltaic solar concentration system is formed by a primary reflecting mirror ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130298991 | PHASE CHANGE AGGREGATES INCLUDING PARTICULATE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - The present invention provides methods of producing manufactured aggregates and other compositions from a particulate PCM slurry, suspension or emulsion by combining a cementitious binder and a adsorbent and/or absorbent with the PCM slurry. The PCM-containing composition can be produced in an agglomeration process. The ingredients can also be mixed to form a viscous mass which can be extruded or otherwise formed to produce useful products. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306149 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A solar battery module and manufacturing method for a solar battery module having improved output are provided. The solar battery module | 11-21-2013 |
20130312830 | Photovoltaic Element With An Included Resonator - A photovoltaic element including a resonator is arranged on a semiconductor structure ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130319524 | SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR WITH MULTIPLEXED DIFFRACTION GRATINGS - A solar-energy concentrator and method for collecting sunlight with the concentrator. The concentrator includes a photovoltaic (PV) module having a PV cell and layers containing holographically-defined diffraction gratings that are spatially stacked or multiplexed. Spatial stacking or multiplexing of the gratings is configured to ensure that one grating layer carries another grating layer and that a portion of incident light not diffracted on one grating interacts with and is diffracted by another grating. Light that has interacted with either of the spatially multiplexed gratings is further redirected towards a sunlight collecting surface of the PV cell with the use of TIR reflection at a dielectric boundary of the concentrator. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319525 | BIAXIALLY STRETCHED POLYESTER FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A biaxially stretched polyester film having reduced occurrences of scratches and having superior hydrolysis resistance as compared with conventional polyester films is provided. The polyester film has: a film width of 1 m or more; an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of 0.70 dL/g or greater; a pre-peak temperature measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of from 160° C. to 210° C.; and a variation in a degree of crystallinity in a film width direction of from 0.3% to 5.0%. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327399 | Protective Sheet for Solar Cell, Manufacturing Method Thereof, and Solar Cell Module - Protective sheet | 12-12-2013 |
20130327400 | DIRECT SOLAR-RADIATION COLLECTION AND CONCENTRATION ELEMENT AND PANEL - Element, panel and direct solar radiation collecting and concentrating system by means of panels with collecting and concentrating elements which are allowed freedom of movement during diurnal and seasonal sun tracking. The elements in question incorporate a primary lens concentrating direct radiation. The element includes hollow compartments which contain a given fluid at a given pressure. The lower section includes a secondary lens and/or internally reflexive conical element allowing the introduction of radiation, in parallel, into tubes or optical fibre, or irradiation onto radiation converting systems. The movement of the device is produced by fluid heating and pressure in the side compartments. This pressure is communicated to the axes via pistons which cause the device to rotate in search of the optimal position with a view to optimizing its focus on the secondary lens. | 12-12-2013 |
20130333755 | Visibly Transparent, Luminescent Solar Concentrator - A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333756 | BACKSHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE INCLUDING SAME - A backsheet ( | 12-19-2013 |
20130340827 | Edge-Protection Tape - A self-adhesive edge-protection tape is intended to improve the protective effect for glass edges. This is achieved by providing an adhesive tape which comprises, in sequence directed towards the substrate to be covered, a backing layer (hard phase) and a soft phase comprising a polymer foam, a viscoelastic composition and/or an elastomeric composition, where the thickness of the hard phase is ≦150 μm, the thickness of the soft phase is ≧200 μm and the ratio of the thickness of the soft phase to the thickness of the hard phase is ≧4. The invention also relates to a solar module which comprises an adhesive tape according to the invention adhesive-bonded around at least one portion of the edges thereof, and the use of the claimed adhesive tape for the protection of edges of a solar module. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340828 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - The solar cell sealing film according to the present invention includes ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, a crosslinker and a silane coupling agent, wherein the crosslinker is contained in an amount of 0.05 to 0.7 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, and the silane coupling agent is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 0.7 part by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, and wherein the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer has a methyl methacrylate content of 25 to 35% by weight. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340829 | POLYMER SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, SOLAR CELL BACKSHEET AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polymer sheet for a solar cell, including a polyester base material having a carboxyl group content of 15 eq/t or less, a minute endothermic peak temperature Tmeta (° C.) of 220° C. or lower as determined by differential scanning calorimetry, and an average elongation retention ratio of 10% or more as determined after standing under conditions of 125° C. and 100% RH for 72 hours, a polymer layer provided on the polyester base material and including a composite polymer containing, in a molecule, 15% to 85% by mass of siloxane structural units represented by Formula (1) and 85% to 15% by mass of non-siloxane-based structural units: | 12-26-2013 |
20130340830 | SOLAR CELL BACKSHEET, PRODUCING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell backsheet, which is arranged in contact with a sealing material of a cell-side substrate on which a photovoltaic element is sealed with the sealing material, the solar cell backsheet including a polyester film base material and at least one polymer layer arranged thereon, wherein the polyester film base material has a carboxyl group content of from 1 eq/ton to 15 eq/ton, a minute endothermic peak temperature Tmeta (° C.) of 220° C. or lower as determined by differential scanning calorimetry, and an average elongation retention ratio of 10% or more as determined after being left to stand for 72 hours under conditions of a temperature of 125° C. and a relative humidity of 100% RH; and the at least one polymer layer comprises at least a fluorocarbon-based polymer, has a crosslinked structure derived from at least one crosslinking agent selected from carbodiimide-based compounds and oxazoline-based compounds and is formed by coating. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000705 | REFLECTOR SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR SYSTEMS | 01-02-2014 |
20140000706 | POLYESTER FILM WITH UV-STABILITY AND HIGH LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140000707 | DOUBLE-LAYER FILM OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE | 01-02-2014 |
20140000708 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SHEATHING ELEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE TABS | 01-02-2014 |
20140000709 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SHEATHING ELEMENT WITH A FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
20140000710 | LIGHT-GATHERING FILM AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE | 01-02-2014 |
20140000711 | READILY ADHESIVE SHEET AND PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL | 01-02-2014 |
20140007941 | PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, BACK SHEET MEMBER FOR SOLAR CELL, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A protective sheet for a solar cell including a base material film, and an olefin-based polymer layer which is disposed on at least one surface of the base material film and has at least one olefin-based binder, in which the olefin-based polymer layer contains 8 mass % or less of an ether-based polyurethane resin with respect to the olefin-based binder, has a favorable adhesive force to a sealing material and a favorable adhesive force to a sealing material even after aged in a hot and humid environment. | 01-09-2014 |
20140014178 | SOLAR-CELL SEALANT AND LAMINATED-GLASS INTERLAYER - An object of the present invention is to provide an encapsulant for solar cells, which can improve the load bearing property, and achieve the frameless implementation, the use of inexpensive glass, and the reduction in weight for solar cells. In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an interlayer film for laminated glass, which is excellent in adhesion to glass, and able to improve the load bearing property of laminated glass. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014179 | MULTI-LAYER, LIGHT-MODULATING DEVICES AND THE MANUFACTURER THEREOF - A light-modulating electrical device is disclosed and a method for manufacturing a light-modulating electrical device. The method includes, as a single lamination process, positioning a light-modulating electrical unit at least partially within a recess, the recess provided in a first polymer film or an optically transparent polymer film, and fixing the optically transparent polymer film to the first polymer film so as to cover the light-modulating electrical unit. In one example, the light-modulating electrical unit is comprised of two or more sub-units and is itself formed as part of the lamination process. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014180 | ENCAPSULANT FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - An encapsulant for a photovoltaic module, intended to coat a photovoltaic cell, including at least two adjacent thermoplastic layers forming a core-skin assembly, wherein the skin layer consists of a polyamide-grafted polymer including a polyolefin backbone, representing from 50% to 95% by weight of the polyamide-grafted polymer, containing a residue of at least one unsaturated monomer (X) and at least one polyamide graft, representing from 5% to 50% by weight of polyamide-grafted polymer, the core layer including a polyethylene chosen from a homopolymer of ethylene or a copolymer including at least 50 mol % of ethylene and one or more comonomers. Also, a photovoltaic module incorporating such an encapsulant. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014181 | GAS BARRIER LAMINATE FILM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a gas barrier laminate film containing a substrate film having on at least one surface thereof plural layers of an inorganic thin film layer, from a first layer to an n-th layer (wherein n represents an integer of 1 or more) of the inorganic thin film layer on a side of the substrate film being formed by a non-plasma film forming method, and an (n+1)-th layer formed thereon in contact therewith being formed by a facing target sputtering method, and a method for producing a gas barrier laminate film containing a substrate film having on at least one surface thereof one or plural layers of an inorganic thin film layer, the method containing: forming from a first layer to an n-th layer of the inorganic thin film layer on a side of the substrate film by a non-plasma film forming method; and forming an (n+1)-th layer thereon in contact therewith by a facing target sputtering method, and thus provides a gas barrier laminate film with high gas barrier property and excellent productivity having a dense inorganic thin film layer that inflicts less damage to a substrate film, particularly to a resin film, on which the inorganic thin film layer is formed, and a method for producing the same. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014182 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a solar cell module which is characterized in that: a light-transmitting elastomer member and a solar cell element are arranged in a space between a panel of a transparent member upon which sunlight is incident and a panel of a thermally conductive member which is arranged on the side opposite to the sunlight incidence side in such a manner that the light-transmitting elastomer member is closer to the sunlight incidence side; and the solar cell element is pressed by the light-transmitting elastomer member toward the panel of a thermally conductive member so that the solar cell element is compression bonded thereto. This solar cell module is most suitable as a solar cell module that has excellent heat dissipation of a cell, the temperature of which is increased due to sunlight or a hot spot, and a structure that suppresses the production cost. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020758 | ADHESIVE FOR SOLAR BATTERY BACKSHEET - An adhesive for solar battery backsheet. Further, a solar battery backsheet comprising the adhesive, and a solar battery module comprising the backsheet. The adhesive comprises the reaction product of an acrylic polyol (a1) with an isocyanate compound (a2), in which the acrylic polyol (a1) has a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or lower. In some embodiments the acrylic polyol (a1) has a hydroxyl value of 0.5 to 40 mgKOH/g, is more preferable. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020759 | POLYVINYL ACETAL RESIN FILM AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURE ARTICLES USING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a film that is used as one layer of a multilayer structure articles such as a laminated glass, and a solar cell module, and prevents the intrusion of bubbles and the generation of unfilled portions at the edge portions of the film; and a multilayer structure articles obtained with the use of the film. A polyvinyl acetal resin film, having a thickness distribution in the width direction of 10% or less, and a volatile matter content of 1.0 mass % or less, in which as to a portion of 5% of the total width inside from each of both edges in the width direction, when each portion is heated at 150° C. for 30 minutes, the larger value of the heat shrinkage in the flow direction that is parallel to the film and perpendicular to the width direction is referred to as heat shrinkage MD1, and the other value is referred to as heat shrinkage MD2, and when central portion in the width direction of the film is heated at 150° C. for 30 minutes, the heat shrinkage in the flow direction that is parallel to the film and perpendicular to the width direction is referred to as heat shrinkage MD3, all the heat shrinkage MD1, heat shrinkage MD2, and heat shrinkage MD3 are 3 to 20%. | 01-23-2014 |
20140026959 | SOLAR CELL RECEIVER - A solar cell receiver is provided that includes a semiconductor element that has a front face, a solar cell provided on the front face, a rear face, multiple lateral surfaces and two electric connectors; a carrier for receiving the semiconductor element, the rear face of the element being fixed to the carrier; and an optical element for concentrating the light onto the rear face of the semiconductor element. The optical element has an underside which partially faces the upper side of the semiconductor element, the underside of the optical element has a first shaped section with a first surface that lies on the front face of the semiconductor element and a second surface that lies on the carrier. The shaped section is designed as a cavity or groove. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026960 | ENCAPSULENT FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - An encapsulant for a photovoltaic module, intended to coat a photovoltaic cell, including at least two adjacent thermoplastic layers together forming a core-skin assembly: the skin layer is a polyamide graft polymer including a polyolefin backbone representing 50 wt % to 95 wt % of the polyamide graft polymer, containing a residue of at least one unsaturated monomer (X) and at least one polyamide graft, representing 5 wt % to 50 wt % of said polyamide graft polymer; the polyolefin backbone and the polyamide graft of the skin layer are chosen so that the polyamide graft polymer has a flow temperature greater than or equal to 75° C. and less than or equal to 160° C., this flow temperature being defined as the highest temperature out of the melting temperature and the glass transition temperature of the polyamide graft and of the polyolefin backbone. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026961 | GAS BARRIER FILM - An object of the invention is to provide a gas barrier characteristic film that has a gas barrier characteristic and that is excellent in the repetitive reproducibility of the gas barrier characteristic. The film is a gas barrier characteristic film in which an [A] layer and a [B] layer mentioned below are sequentially layered on at least one surface of a macromolecular base, the [A] layer being a crosslinked resin layer whose pencil hardness is greater than or equal to H and whose surface free energy is less than or equal to 45 mN/m, and the [B] layer being a silicon-containing inorganic layer whose thickness is 10 to 1000 nm. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026962 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - A solar cell module includes a light guide body that guides incident light to propagate therein, and a solar cell element that receives the light propagating within the light guide body, wherein the light guide body is made of a light-transmissive base material and has a curved surface in at least a part thereof. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034127 | SURFACE-MOUNTABLE LENS CRADLES AND INTERCONNECTION STRUCTURES FOR CONCENTRATOR-TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A concentrator-type photovoltaic (CPV) receiver includes a solar cell on a substrate. The solar cell includes a light receiving surface having a conductive terminal thereon. A conductive lens support frame is mounted on the substrate and includes an opening therein that exposes the light receiving surface of the solar cell. A lens element is provided on the support frame opposite the light receiving surface of the solar cell. The support frame is electrically connected to the conductive terminal on the light receiving surface and an electrical node on the substrate. The support frame also supports and self-aligns the lens element with the light receiving surface to concentrate incident light thereon. Related fabrication processes are also discussed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140048134 | CONCENTRATOR SOLAR RECEIVER WITH IMPROVED HOMOGENIZER - A concentrator solar receiver with an improved homogenizer is revealed. A homogenizer used in a concentrator solar module is improved. Instead of a smooth flat surface, a bottom surface of the homogenizer can be a positively curved surface, a conic solid, or a truncated tapered structure. Moreover, the bottom surface can be a rough surface. Thus not only the glue-overflow problem occurred during adhesion of the homogenizer to the solar cell can be solved, but also the possibility of air bubbles remaining between the glue and the homogenizer is reduced. Therefore the yield rate of a concentrator solar module is improved and the service life of the concentrator solar module is prolonged. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048135 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AN IMAGE HAVING A UNIFORM FLUX DENSITY ON A SOLAR CELL - Concentrated light from a solar collector in a CPV system is conditioned with a final optic element (FOE) that projects the light onto an adjacent photovoltaic cell where it is converted into electricity. The FOE is strategically configured and positioned to control the image formation on the solar cell. Use of this FOE in a CPV system design has large off axis acceptance angles (eg 1.4 degrees at 1000+ suns) and large CAP (eg 0.82). Light through the FOE is deterministically conditioned to provide uniform intensity distribution on the cell over the entire operating range of off axis conditions. Image control provided by the FOE also limits incident angle growth of the image on the solar cell allowing implementation of more compact smaller “f” ratio CPV systems. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048136 | OPTICAL SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH ASPHERICAL LENS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN A PHOTOVOLTAIC WAY - Disclosed is an optical system for concentrating effective light the wavelength whereof is comprised between two limit values (λ | 02-20-2014 |
20140053901 | Hydrolysis Resistant Polyester Films - A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabiliser selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrolysis stabiliser is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of said polyester, and wherein said reaction product is obtained by the reaction of the hydrolysis stabiliser with the end-groups of the polyester in the presence of a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations. | 02-27-2014 |
20140060647 | CONCENTRATOR-TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC RECEIVER HAVING HOMOGENIZER WITH FIXING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a concentrator-type photovoltaic receiver having homogenizer with fixing structure. The resent invention improves the structure of the homogenizer, which comprises a homogenizing part providing homogenizing function and a supporting part providing supporting and fixing function. The homogenizing part and the supporting part are formed integrally. The supporting part is a straight pillar. The user can bond the supporting part to the insulating substrate via glue and thus preventing the homogenizing part therein from collapse and contamination by dirt. Accordingly, good quality and lifetime can be maintained. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060648 | INORGANIC MULTILAYER STACK AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING THERETO - A multilayer stack is described. The multilayer stack includes: (i) one or more inorganic barrier layers for reducing transport of gas or vapor molecules therethrough; (ii) an inorganic reactive layer disposed adjacent to one or more of the inorganic barrier layers, and the reactive layer capable of reacting with the gas or the vapor molecules; and (iii) wherein, in an operational state of the multilayer stack, the vapor or the gas molecules that diffuse through one or more of the inorganic barrier layers react with the inorganic reactive layer, and thereby allow said multilayer stack to be substantially impervious to the gas or the vapor molecules. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060649 | DEVICE, PANEL HOLDER, AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER FROM SOLAR RADIATION | 03-06-2014 |
20140069500 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING AND METHODS OF ITS USE - Photovoltaic module modules are provided, along with method of their construction. The photovoltaic module includes a window substrate; a photovoltaic material; and an encapsulation substrate laminated to the window substrate with the photovoltaic material positioned therebetween. A support structure is mounted onto a back surface of the encapsulation substrate to inhibit bowing of the encapsulation substrate. The support structure can be indirectly mounted onto the back surface with an intermediate material (e.g., an adhesive strip) positioned therebetween. The support structure can include ridges that define peaks and valleys that are configured to inhibit bowing of the support structure. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069501 | Cooling System for High Performance Solar Concentrators - Techniques for cooling concentrating solar collector systems are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus for cooling a photovoltaic cell includes a heat exchanger having a metal plate with a bend therein that positions a first surface of the metal plate at an angle of from about 100 degrees to about 150 degrees relative to a second surface of the metal plate, and a plurality of fins attached to a side of the metal plate opposite the first surface and the second surface; a vapor chamber extending along the first surface and the second surface of the metal plate, crossing the bend; and a cladding material between the vapor chamber and the heat exchanger, wherein the cladding material is configured to thermally couple the vapor chamber to the heat exchanger. A photovoltaic system and method for operating a photovoltaic system are also provided. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076398 | SPHERICAL GRADIENT INDEX (GRIN) LENSES AND THEIR USES IN SOLAR CONCENTRATION - Spherical gradient index (GRIN) lens that can achieve perfect imaging and maximum concentration is provided. Various refractive index profiles for the GRIN lens allow the lens to be manufactured by the currently available materials and fabrication techniques. Systems and methods for photovoltaic solar concentration are provided in which the optic tracks the sun and the photovoltaic cell remains stationary. The optic of such systems and methods can include perfect imaging spherical GRIN lens to provide high flux concentration. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076399 | SOLAR CELL MODULE STRUCTURE - A solar cell module structure is disclosed, which at least comprises a frame and a solar cell. The frame is composed of four sidebars that are mounted respectively at four sides of the solar cell. Each of the two opposite ends of each sidebar is formed with a 45-degree angle cut while each sidebar is composed of a top tongue plate, a bottom tongue plate, and a junction plate in a manner that the top tongue plate is arranged parallel to or near parallel to the bottom tongue plate while allowing the junction plate to connected and disposed perpendicular to the top and bottom tongue plates in respective. In addition, the solar cell is arranged at a position enclosed between the junction plate and the top and bottom tongue plates while being disposed at a distance respectively from the three plates. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076400 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OPERATING ANGLE OF SOLAR TRACKER IN REAL TIME - A system monitors an operating angle of a solar tracker in real time. The system includes a solar tracker, an angle measurement device, and a processing device. The solar tracker carries a CPV module and controls a light receiving side of the CPV module to face the sun squarely. The angle measurement device is disposed on the solar tracker to measure an angle of inclination of the light receiving side of the CPV module and generate a measured signal. The processing device receives and records the measured signal. Furthermore, the system performs computation required for efficiency evaluation and performance rating of the CPV module, using the measured operating angle of the solar tracker and ambient parameters. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083503 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A solar cell device including a light receiving surface and a non-light-receiving surface opposite to the light-receiving surface is provided. A first protective film and a cover plate are formed on the light-receiving surface, wherein the first protective film is located between the solar cell device and the cover plate. A thermal radiation material layer is screen printed and a second protective is formed on the non-light-receiving surface. A backplane is formed on the non-light-receiving surface, wherein the second protective film is located between the solar cell device and the backplane. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083504 | SOLAR APPARATUS AND MOUNTING SYSTEM THEREOF - A solar apparatus includes a solar cell, a frame including a main body and a hollow rib, a pair of first support racks, and a pair of second support racks. The main body surrounds the edge of the solar cell. The hollow rib protrudes over the circumference of the main body. The first support racks are located on a first side of the frame, and each of the first support racks includes a first engaging clamp for coupling to the hollow rib of the frame. The second support racks are located on a second side of the frame facing away from the first side, and each of the second support racks includes a second engaging clamp for coupling to the hollow rib of the frame. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090707 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus by which solar energy may be collected to provide heat, electricity, or a combination of heat and electricity are disclosed herein. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090708 | BACK SHEET FOR A SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE COMPRISING SAME - Provided are a back sheet for a solar cell module, and a solar cell module comprising same. The back sheet for a solar cell module comprises: a heat-dissipating metal layer; an upper anticorrosion layer formed on the upper surface of said heat-dissipating metal layer; a lower anticorrosion layer formed on the lower surface of said heat-dissipating metal layer; and a surface layer formed on said upper anticorrosion layer and adhered to a charging sheet of the solar cell module. The back sheet for a solar cell module according to the present invention has superior heat-dissipating properties and thus may efficiently dissipate (discharge) heat generated in a solar cell, thereby increasing the amount of power generation (photoconversion efficiency) of the solar cell. In addition, the back sheet of the present invention is inexpensive and may improve adhesive force and the like. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090709 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SEALING FILM - The present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film which has improved insulation properties and durability of adhesive properties under high-temperature environments, and solar cell using the sealing film. A solar cell sealing film consisting of a composition comprising ethylene-polar monomer copolymer and a cross-linker, wherein the composition further contains silane-coupling agent A and silane-coupling agent B, the silane-coupling A having three alkoxysilyl groups in its molecule, and the silane-coupling agent B having one alkoxysilyl group in its molecule; and a solar cell obtained by sealing photovoltaic elements in the solar cell sealing film(s). | 04-03-2014 |
20140096825 | MULTILAYERED POLYOLEFIN-BASED FILMS HAVING INTEGRATED BACKSHEET AND ENCAPSULATION PERFORMANCE COMPRISING A LAYER COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITE OR BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITE - A multilayer film structure comprising a top encapsulation layer A, a tie Layer B between top Layer A and bottom Layer C and a bottom layer C, the multilayer film structure characterized in that tie Layer B comprises a crystalline block composite resin or a block composite resin and bottom Layer C comprises a polyolefin having at least one melting point greater than 125° C. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102536 | Composite Metallic Solar Cells - A composite photovoltaic cell comprised of a substrate overlaid with metallic nanoparticles sensitized with quantum dots. Using flexible or rigid substrates in conjunction with metallic nanoparticles and quantum dots a highly efficient photovoltaic cell can be formed by using localized surface plasmon resonance. The localized surface plasmon resonance of the metallic nanoparticles enhances the absorption of photons and is further sensitized by quantum dots. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102537 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A layer for use in a photovoltaic module may include an interlayer and one or more corrosion barriers adjacent to an electrically conductive layer. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102538 | COMPACT PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION ASSEMBLY AND POWER SUPPLY - A compact photovoltaic generation assembly exhibiting improved photovoltaic efficiency and an extended operating life as compared to conventional photovoltaic systems is described. The assembly can also include a power supply for use at times when light energy is not readily available. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109965 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A photoelectric conversion element includes a photoelectric conversion layer, an anti-reflection film, a light scattering layer, and a transparent thin layer. The anti-reflection film is provided on a light-receiving surface side of the photoelectric conversion layer. The light scattering layer is made of a plurality of metal nano-particles that are two-dimensionally arranged to be opposite to the light-receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion layer. The transparent thin layer is provided between the photoelectric conversion layer and the light scattering layer. A thickness d | 04-24-2014 |
20140124034 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE MANUFACTURING METHOD - Disclosed is a terminal box with improved tab wire connection strength with limited warping and breakage of a translucent insulation substrate. A solar cell module is provided with: a solar cell with a cathode and an anode positioned on one surface thereof; a pair of power extraction tab wires which are connected onto the cathode and anode of the solar cell with a conductive adhesive layer interposed therebetween; and a pair of terminal box tab wires which are disposed on one surface of the solar cell with an insulating adhesive layer interposed therebetween, one end thereof being positioned on the cathode and the anode and which connect a terminal box with the pair of power extraction tab wires. The power extraction tab wires on the cathode and the anode are connected to the one end of the terminal box tab wires with the conductive adhesive layer interposed therebetween. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130864 | Transparent Luminescent Solar Concentrators For Integrated Solar Windows - A transparent luminescent solar concentrator is provided. In another aspect, a luminescent solar concentrator absorbs outside of visible light and emits outside of visible light. A further aspect of a luminescent solar concentrator employs nanocrystal clusters embedded in a polymeric matrix. In still another aspect, a unique ligand and luminophore host pairing is used for a solar concentrator. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130865 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH STABILIZED POLYMERIC ENCAPSULANT - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising a photovoltaic semiconductor (1) and one or more layers (2), which contain a synthetic polymer (A) and a hindered amine light stabilizer (B). The hindered amine light stabilizer (B) is for example a compound of the formula I | 05-15-2014 |
20140130866 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic element, including a photovoltaic portion having a textured structure formed a light-receiving surface, and a light-receiving surface electrode formed on a part of the light-receiving surface, and a sealing member for sealing the photovoltaic element. Further, the sealing member is configured to include a first resin and a second resin. The first resin has a higher hydrophobic property than the second resin. The second resin is provided on at least some of concavities of the textured structure between the light-receiving surface and the first resin, and has a higher adhesion strength than the first resin with respect to the photovoltaic element. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130867 | POLYESTER FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polyester film has excellent resistance to hydrolysis, excellent heat resistance in high temperatures and low humidity, and mechanical strength. The polyester film satisfies a stress heat resistant coefficient f(125)≧3 and a wet thermo retention (=100×S(120)/S(0)) of 30% or more. f(125) is a value obtained by substituting t=125° C. in an approximation represented by f(t); t represents a temperature (° C.) at thermo processing; f(t) represents a stress heat resistant coefficient f at the thermo temperature t and represents an approximation to a straight line obtained by linear approximation by a least squares method of values plotted from a relationship between the thermo temperature t and a logarithm (log T(t)) of time T at which a rupture stress is 50% when t is 150° C., 160° C., 170° C., or 180° C.; T(t) is a time (hr) at which the maximum stress in a tensile test after thermo processing at t° C. and 0% RH is 50% of the maximum stress in a tensile test before thermo processing; S(120) is breaking elongation (%) after aging for 100 hours at 120° C. and 100% RH, and S(0) represents a breaking elongation (%) before aging. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137939 | SOLAR-CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A solar-cell submodule sealed by an adhesive filler. A water-vapor-barrier film, a first adhesive filler layer, and a front-surface protection layer are layered on the front surface side of the solar-cell submodule, and a second adhesive filler layer and a back surface protection layer are layered on the back surface side of the solar cell submodule. A light-absorbing layer in the solar cell submodule comprises a CIGS film, and of the front surface protection layer and back surface protection layer, at least the front surface protection layer includes a plastic sheet. The plastic sheet has a heat-shrinkage ratio of not more than 0.04%. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137940 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell module is obtained by the following method. In a step of sealing a solar cell module using laminated glass, a solar cell and a translucent intermediate film layer which seals the solar cell are interposed between a front side glass substrate and a rear side glass substrate. A sealing member in which an insertion part and an exterior part are formed by folding a sealing sheet having a bonding surface on one side, is employed in the module peripheral edge. The insertion part is inserted between the front side glass substrate and the rear side glass substrate, and bonding surfaces thereof are bonded to the front side glass substrate and the rear side glass substrate. A bonding surface of the exterior part is bonded to an end face of at least either of the front side glass substrate and the rear side glass substrate. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137941 | SOLAR REDSHIFT SYSTEMS - Solar-redshift systems comprise an integral array of redshift modules, each having at least a focusing device, a target, and a quantum-dot vessel. The quantum-dot vessel contains quantum dots that emit light having an emission wavelength. The focusing device directs incident solar radiation through a focusing gap and toward the quantum-dot vessel, or into a slab waveguide and then toward the quantum-dot vessel, causing the quantum dots to emit redshifted light having the emission wavelength. The redshifted light is directed to the target, examples of which include a photovoltaic material or a living photosynthetic organism. The target has increased sensitivity or response to photons having the wavelength of the redshifted light. A trapping reflector component of the quantum-dot vessel prevents loss of redshifted light to the environment outside the solar-redshift system and allows undesirable infrared light to be removed from the system. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144504 | UV CURABLE SEALING COMPOSITION AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a UV curable sealing composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell. The UV curable sealing composition includes a polymer bead as a spacer for maintaining an interval between electrodes of the dye-sensitized solar cell. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144505 | GLASS USED IN OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS, OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS USING GLASS, AND CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - Provided are a glass which is used in an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus, has excellent weather resistance, and can be easily processed into a complicated shape; an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus using the glass; and a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus. The glass used in an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus contains, in % by mass, 30 to 80% SiO | 05-29-2014 |
20140144506 | GRATING STRUCTURE FOR DIVIDING LIGHT - A grating structure and a solar cell assembly. In one aspect, the grating structure suppresses the zero order transmission to near 0%. In another aspect, the solar cell assembly has improved absorption due to coupling with a grating structure. | 05-29-2014 |
20140150865 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR CELL - The present invention relates to a solar cell capable of maximizing a concentrating area and cell efficiency by disposing a cell in a progress direction of light, that is, in a vertical direction to a concentrating direction. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150866 | ENCAPSULANT FOR SOLAR CELL AND INTERLAYER FILM FOR LAMINATED GLASS - Provided is an encapsulant for a solar cell which is highly anticorrosive and can form a solar cell module with a long life. Also provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass, which is highly anticorrosive and can form a laminated glass with long-term durability. The encapsulant for a solar cell or the interlayer film for laminated glass includes a material having a polyvinyl acetal content of 40% by mass or more and a chlorine content of 25 ppm or less and having a plasticizer content of 10 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of polyvinyl acetal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158197 | TRI-FUNCTIONAL LIGHT AND ENERGY GENERATING PANEL SYSTEM - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus that can generate PV power and simultaneously provide artificial lighting. The devices disclosed herein include a first optical structure having a plurality of focusing elements that can collect and focus ambient light onto a first set of light redirecting elements that is optically coupled to one or more photovoltaic (PV) cells. The devices also include one or more illumination sources that are optically coupled to a light guide including a second set of light redirecting elements that can direct light from the one or more illumination sources out of the device to provide artificial lighting. The devices further include a second optical structure disposed below the first optical structure such that the one or more illumination sources and the one or more PV cells are disposed along the edges of the first or the second optical structure. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158198 | THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL STRUCTURE, NANOANTENNA, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A thin film photovoltaic cell structure ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140158199 | 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. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158200 | SOLAR MODULE - Provided is a solar module with improved reliability. A solar module ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140158201 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE PACKAGE - A silicon wafer-based photovoltaic module is described, which includes a first outer protective layer and a second outer protective layer, wherein both outer protective layers comprise a low- or no-sodium glass or low- or no-alkali compositions. The photovoltaic modules show resistance to water ingress, no or reduced potential-induced sodium ion drift, and reduced potential induced degradation. | 06-12-2014 |
20140174532 | OPTIMIZED ANTI-REFLECTION COATING LAYER FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Embodiments of the invention include a solar cell and methods of forming a solar cell. Specifically, the methods may be used to form a passivation/anti-reflection layer having desired functional and optical properties on a solar cell substrate. In one embodiment, a method of forming an anti-reflection layer on a solar cell substrate, the method includes flowing a first processing gas mixture into a processing chamber, wherein the first processing gas mixture includes at least a silicon containing gas and a nitrogen containing gas, wherein a ratio by flow volume of the silicon containing gas to the nitrogen containing gas supplied to the first processing gas mixture is controlled at between about 2:1 to about 1:5, applying a source RF power to the processing chamber in the presence of the first processing gas mixture, controlling the process pressure under 100 mTorr, and forming a silicon nitride containing layer on the substrate. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174533 | SOLAR MODULE WITH LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE EDGE SEAL - A solar module with a front support, a back support, and a photovoltaic active material located between the front and back supports. An electrically insulative light transmissive seal is located at the peripheral edges of the front support and back support to electrically isolate the active material from the outer surfaces of the solar module. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174534 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND CONVERTING SOLAR ENERGY - Nanoparticles are used to enhance the light gathering and converting abilities of a photo voltaic (PV) cell. The nanoparticles may be incorporated into a substrate and disposed a desired distance from the PV cell to create a plasmon. The nanoparticles may effect a wavelength shift (e.g., a “red shift”) to better align the wavelength of available light with the sensitivity of the PV cell. The nanoparticles may also be used to trap the light above the PV cell to effect better absorption of the light. The nanoparticles may include composite nanoparticles having, for example, a metallic core and a substantially transparent shell or coating about the core. The nanoparticles may be constructed to provide uniform distribution in a carrier medium. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174535 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT SOLAR ARRAYS - In an example, a solar energy system includes multiple PV modules, multiple reflectors, and a racking assembly. Each of the reflectors is positioned opposite a corresponding one of the PV modules. The racking assembly mechanically interconnects the PV modules and the reflectors to form an interconnected system. The racking assembly defines gaps within the racking assembly and between adjacent PV modules and reflectors. The interconnected system includes multiple contact points associated with the gaps. The gaps and contact points configure the interconnected system to accommodate surface unevenness of an installation surface up to a predetermined surface unevenness. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182678 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND FASTENER THEREOF - A photovoltaic apparatus includes at least one photovoltaic panel, at least one frame and at least one fastener. The frame includes at least one pair of holding parts, a sidewall and at least one protrusion. The photovoltaic panel is positioned between the holding parts. Part of the sidewall connects the holding parts. The sidewall includes an outside surface opposite to the photovoltaic panel. The protrusion is connected to the outside surface of the sidewall, and includes at least one slot thereon. The fastener includes a buckle part at the top of the fastener. Portion of the buckle part is used for engaged into the slot. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182679 | SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL - The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190565 | POLYMER/INORGANIC MULTI-LAYER ENCAPSULATION FILM - This invention relates to a polymer/inorganic multi-layer encapsulation film, and more particularly, to a multi-layer encapsulation film, which includes a plasma polymer thin film layer formed using a cross-shaped precursor having Si—O bonding and an inorganic thin film layer, and ensures flexibility and has improved encapsulation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140196785 | LIGHT CONCENTRATION MODULE - A light concentration module includes a primary light concentration plate, a light concentration component and an electricity generation module. The primary light concentration plate includes a primary light concentration surface and a light-emitting surface. The primary light concentration surface is used for collecting light. The light-emitting surface is used for emitting light collected by the primary light concentration surface. The light concentration component includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface collects light from the light-emitting surface. The area of the first surface is larger than the area of the second surface. The second surface is used for emitting light collected by the first surface. The electricity generation module is used for converting energy from light into electricity. | 07-17-2014 |
20140196786 | A COMPOSITE GLASS PLATE - In order to obtain a composite glass plate which shields infrared light and/or ultraviolet light, two glass substrates on which transparent conductive layers are formed respectively are disposed with the transparent conductive layers thereof facing each other. Infrared light is shielded and electric power is generated by using one glass substrate as a light incident side electrode, disposing a silicon dioxide particle layer thereon, and filling a colorless electrolyte between the two glass substrates. Further, ultraviolet light is also shielded by disposing a titanium dioxide layer on the other glass substrate. This composite glass plate is used as a window glass plate to shield only infrared light and/or ultraviolet light and transmit only visible light. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202532 | Photovoltaic Element With An Included Resonator - A photovoltaic element including a resonator is arranged on a semiconductor structure ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140202533 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMER LAMINATION FILM, LAMINATED STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed are polyolefin copolymer films comprising alkoxysilane groups and a catalyst for cross-linking the alkoxysilane groups; wherein the cross-linking catalyst is a Lewis or Bronsted acid or base compound that has a relatively high melting point and therefore initiates the cross-linking essentially only at the lamination temperature, preferably at or above at least 50° C. Also disclosed are films wherein (i) the layer or layers comprising the alkoxysilane groups, including surface layer(s), comprise the cross-linking catalyst; or (ii) layer or layers comprising alkoxysilane groups do not contain cross-linking catalyst and have a facial surface in adhering contact with a layer of a thermoplastic polyolefin copolymer comprising the cross-linking catalyst; or (iii) there is a combination of layers (i) and (ii). Also disclosed are laminated glass structures and processes for their preparation that employ such films. The disclosed laminate structures include safety glass and photovoltaic modules. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202534 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module wherein solar cells and a sealing material, which is sealing the solar cells, are not easily peeled from each other. A solar cell module is provided with solar cells, a wiring material, and a sealing material. Each of the solar cells has first and second main surfaces. The wiring material is electrically connected to each of the solar cells on the first main surface. The sealing material seals the solar cells. The sealing material has a first sealing section and a second sealing section. The first sealing section contains a non-bridging resin. The first sealing section is positioned on the first main surface side of the solar cells. The second sealing section contains a bridging resin and pigment. The second sealing section is positioned on the second main surface side of the solar cells. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202535 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - An aspect of the invention provides a solar cell module, which comprises a solar cell with a light-receiving surface and a back surface, a first protection member disposed at a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell and made of a glass plate, a second protection member disposed at a back surface side of the solar cell, and a filler layer provided between the first protection member and the second protection member and sealing the solar cell. At least part of a portion of the filler layer situated at the back surface side of the solar cell contains an acidic additive. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202536 | SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An encapsulating material for solar cell containing an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer satisfying the following a1) and a2), and a specific peroxyketal having a 1-hour half-life temperature in a range of 100 to 135 degrees centigrade; the peroxyketal being contained in an amount of 0.1 to less than 0.8 weight parts relative to 100 weight parts of the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer.
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20140209168 | Inorganic coating-protected unitary graphene material for concentrated photovoltaic applications - This invention provides an inorganic coating-protected unitary graphene material article for concentrated photovoltaic cell heat dissipation. The article comprises at least a layer of unitary graphene material having two primary surfaces and an electrically non-conducting layer of inorganic coating deposited on at least one of the primary surfaces, wherein the unitary graphene material is obtained from heat-treating a graphene oxide gel at a heat treatment temperature higher than 100° C. and contains chemically bonded graphene molecules or chemically merged graphene planes having an inter-graphene spacing no greater than 0.40 nm, preferably less than 0.337 nm, and most preferably less than 0.3346 nm. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209169 | GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR CdTe SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL - A glass substrate for a CdTe solar cell includes a base composition includes, in terms of mol % on a basis of following oxides: from 60 to 75% of SiO | 07-31-2014 |
20140209170 | LAMINATED SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A laminate sheet including a layer containing a polyester resin as a main component (P1 layer), an adhesive resin layer (P2 layer), and a layer containing a polyolefin resin as a main component (P3 layer), wherein the laminate sheet has a total thickness of at least 30 μm and up to 500 μm, the P2 layer has a thickness of at least 0.1 μm and up to 3 μm, and a ratio of the thickness of the P1 layer (P1) to the thickness of the P3 layer (P3) (ratio P1/P3) is at least 0.2 and up to 5. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209171 | SOLAR MODULE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a solar module comprising a first layer, a solar cell arranged above the first layer and a second layer arranged above the solar cell. The first and/or the second layer comprise a fibre composite material which comprises a preferably aliphatic polyurethane polymer “dual cure” system) crosslinked thermally and by means of electromagnetic radiation. The material of the fibres of the fibre composite material is transparent at least in the region of visible light. The invention further relates to the use of this type of solar module and to a process for production thereof. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216547 | OVERSIZED BACK PANEL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Thin film photovoltaic devices including a transparent substrate defining a front surface area; a photovoltaic thin film stack on the transparent substrate; and, a back panel defining a rear surface area are provided. The photovoltaic thin film stack is positioned between the transparent substrate and the back panel. The front surface area can be less than the rear surface area (e.g., about 90% to about 99.9% of the rear surface area). As such, the back panel can extend farther than the transparent substrate along at least one edge of the device. An encapsulant layer defining an encapsulant surface area can be positioned between the photovoltaic thin film stack and the back panel. The encapsulant surface area can be greater than or equal to the front surface area or can be less than or equal to the rear surface area. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216548 | SOLAR MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a solar module of the present invention, the ratio (T | 08-07-2014 |
20140216549 | LIGHT-CONDENSING FILM, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND TRANSFER MOLD - The present invention aims to provide a light-concentrating film capable of concentrating at least one of direct sunlight and diffuse sunlight with high efficiency; a photovoltaic module having the light-concentrating film; and a transfer mold (die) for producing the light-concentrating film. The present invention relates to a light-concentrating film including alternating fine concavo-convex structure on at least one surface, the film having a concavo-convex height (H) of 0.05 to 15 μm and a concavo-convex pitch (P) of 0.05 to 50 μm, the film concentrating at least one of direct sunlight and diffuse sunlight. | 08-07-2014 |
20140230897 | SOLAR CONCENTRATION SYSTEM USING VOLUME HOLOGRAMS - An electromagnetic wave concentrating system, comprising a photovoltaic material and at least one holographic concentrator. The holographic concentrator includes at least two stacked holographic optical elements (HOE). Each HOE is configured to diffract incident light into a diffracted beams having different ranges of wavelengths. The diffracted beams generated by each HOE are directed at the photovoltaic material. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230898 | Framed Device, Seal, and Method for Manufacturing Same - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230899 | MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEREOF - A module, for example a photovoltaic module, includes among other things a glass plate ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140238488 | Passive Solar Tracking System To Enhance Solar Cell Output - A passive solar tracking system to enhance solar cell output is provided. The passive solar tracking system includes a panel having at least one solar cell for solar-to-electric conversion and an actuator that is arranged for moving the panel to provide the variable facing direction of the panel. The actuator is directly driven by light such as sunlight to provide artificial heliotropism-type movements of the panel, so that the panel passively tracks and continuously faces the sun. The actuator may be made from a composite material including a matrix of liquid crystal elastomer material incorporating single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes and an elastic skeleton defined by a 3D polyurethane fiber-network. An actuator housing may be arranged with respect to the actuator for enhancing delivery of stimulus to the actuator. The actuator housing may include a heat collector and a light concentrator for facilitating actuation of the actuator. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238489 | Frame for a Solar Module - A frame for a solar module that includes at least one solar cell. The solar-module frame has a frame corner having a corner connector made of a first material, in particular made of aluminum, and having a corner element made of a second material, which is different from the first material, in particular made of plastics material. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246090 | METHOD OF MAKING DELAMINATED RESISTANT ASSEMBLIES - The present application is directed to a method of reducing delamination in an assembly. The method comprises providing an assembly and limiting visible light exposure to parts of the assembly to maintain a peel force of 20 grams/inch or greater where the light is limited. The assembly comprises an electronic device, a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second surface of the substrate is disposed on the electronic device, a barrier stack disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier film opposite the substrate. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246091 | SOLAR CELL MODULE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell module apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell module apparatus includes a light absorbing layer, and a reflector provided on a light incident surface of the light absorbing layer to reflect a light, which has been reflected from the light absorbing layer, toward the light absorbing layer. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251431 | 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 inventive 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 inventive coupling member 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 inventive apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion for coupling to frame attachment, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth for the automatic creation of a reliable two axis grounding matrix, and a rapid twist-lock engagement means for reliably interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251432 | ADHESIVE FOR SOLAR BATTERY BACK SHEETS - An object of the present invention is to provide a urethane adhesive for solar battery back sheets, which has satisfactory initial adhesion to a film in the production of a solar battery back sheet, satisfactory initial adhesive property after curing and high adhesive property at high temperature, and also has a sufficient hydrolysis resistance over the long term and is excellent in overall balance; a solar battery back sheet which is obtainable by using the adhesive; and a solar battery module. Disclosed is an adhesive for solar battery back sheets, including a urethane resin obtainable by the reaction of an acrylic polyol with an isocyanate compound, wherein the acrylic polyol is obtainable by polymerizing polymerizable monomers, the polymerizable monomers include a monomer having a hydroxyl group and other monomers, the monomer having a hydroxyl group includes a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, and the other monomers include acrylonitrile and (meth)acrylic ester(s). | 09-11-2014 |
20140261682 | Photovoltaic Modules Incorporating Lateral Heat Removal - In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module includes a stack of layers, the module having an active layer and a planar heat sink positioned within the stack of layers adjacent the active layer, the heat sink being adapted to laterally remove heat from the active layer and the module. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261683 | OPTICS FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS - Optics are provided for use in solar concentrators, the optics having a light guide, a redirecting layer including a plurality of lenses, and a plurality of reflector elements. Sunlight is received by the redirecting lenses, which focus the sunlight onto reflective surfaces of the reflector elements. The reflective surface of each reflector element redirects the light into the light guide, which guides the light toward a solar energy collector, such as a photovoltaic cell. The light from the light guide may be directed onto the solar energy collector by a light conditioning element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261684 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes: a front surface glass plate disposed on the light reception side; a rear surface glass plate provided so as to be opposed to the front surface glass plate; a photovoltaic device between the front surface glass plate and the rear surface glass plate; and a filler that fills a space between the front surface glass plate and the rear surface glass plate. The front surface glass plate and the rear surface glass plate have a bonded region which is melt-bonded at peripheral edge sections. Further, an air gap is present between the bonded region and the outer peripheral section of the filler. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283908 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC RECEIVER WITH FIXING STRUCTURE - A concentrated photovoltaic receiver with a fixing structure includes a support member to support and position a light homogenizer. The light homogenizer won't incline or come off due to gravity or other factors during sun-tracing process of the concentrated photovoltaic module. Besides, the support member has a through hole corresponding in position to a concentrated photovoltaic cell and functioning as a fixture for the light homogenizer, such that the light homogenizer can be connected to the concentrated photovoltaic cell at an accurate position and height. Through the structure of the support member, the present invention can prevent the external mist, greasy dirt, dust or the like from adhering to the outer walls of the light homogenizer. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283909 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC CHIP ASSEMBLY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY WITH SAME - A concentrating photovoltaic chip assembly includes an upper lead frame, a lower lead frame for supporting electronic components, a photovoltaic chip for converting solar energy into electric energy, and a protective diode for protecting the photovoltaic chip from short-circuiting. A light inlet window is defined in the upper lead frame. Each of the photovoltaic chip and the protective diode is mounted between the upper lead frame and the lower lead frame and are electrically connect to the upper lead frame and the lower lead frame. The photovoltaic chip faces the light inlet window. A method for manufacturing the concentrating photovoltaic chip assembly is also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283910 | EDGE PROTECTED BARRIER ASSEMBLIES - The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device, and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a substrate adjacent the electronic device, a barrier stack adjacent the substrate opposite the electronic device, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the substrate. The multilayer film is transparent and flexible and the barrier stack and the substrate are insulated from the environment. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283911 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module having improved weatherability. A frame body has a groove. A module main body is inserted into the groove. An adhesive material is disposed in the groove. The adhesive material is provided at least on a part of a frame body portion excluding frame body corner portions. Through holes communicating with the groove are provided at the corner portions of the frame body. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283912 | Infrared Reflective Film, Infrared Reflective Paint and Infrared Reflective Body - Provided is infrared ray reflective paint which is used to form a film having a high reflectance in an infrared ray wavelength region, a high transmittance in a visible ray wavelength region, and a self-cleaning ability, and the infrared ray reflective paint contains: an acrylic resin that contains at least one of a silyl group and a silanol group, and a metal oxide-coated mica wherein one or more metal oxides selected from a tin oxide, a titanium oxide, and a silicon oxide is coated on a surface of mica, and the infrared ray reflective paint contains the metal oxide-coated mica in an amount of 0.4% to 1.5% in terms of PVC (Pigment Volume Concentration). | 09-25-2014 |
20140290742 | FRAME STRUCTURE AND SOLAR MODULE HAVING THE SAME - A frame structure includes a first horizontal board, a second horizontal board, a first vertical board, a third horizontal board, a second vertical board, and at least one support element. The first vertical board is connected to the first and second horizontal boards. The second vertical board is connected to the second and third horizontal boards. At least a portion of the second horizontal board and at least a portion of the third horizontal board protrude from the second vertical board, such that an open accommodating space is defined between the second horizontal board, the second vertical board, and the third horizontal board. The support element is detachably positioned in the accommodating space. A top surface of the support element is abutted against the second horizontal board, and a bottom surface of the support element is abutted against the third horizontal board. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290743 | COATING MATERIAL, COATING FILM, BACKSHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An object of the present invention is to provide a coating material that can form a coating film that has an excellent adherence for sealants in solar cell modules as well as an excellent resistance to blocking. Further objects are to provide this coating film, a solar cell module backsheet that has this coating film, and a solar cell module that has this coating film. The present invention relates to a coating material that contains a curable functional group-containing fluorinated polymer and a polyisocyanate compound derived from at least one isocyanate selected from the group consisting of xylylene diisocyanate and bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290744 | NOVEL SOLAR MODULES, SUPPORTING LAYER STACKS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THEREOF - A solar cell supporting layer stack for mechanically supporting a solar cell is described. The solar cell includes: a rigid foam layer; one or more skin layers disposed adjacent to said rigid foam layer; and wherein said rigid foam layer and said one or more skin layers capable of providing mechanical support to said solar cell when said supporting layer stack is disposed adjacent to said solar cell. | 10-02-2014 |
20140299188 | SOLAR CELL PANEL END-SEALING COMPOSITION, SOLAR CELL PANEL END-SEALING SHEET, AND SOLAR CELL PANEL - A solar cell panel end-sealing composition contains a butyl rubber, a polyolefin resin having a silyl group, and a catalyst. The catalyst is at least one of a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, and a metal complex of a transition element and the solar cell panel end-sealing composition has a flow viscosity at 140° C. of 500 Pa·s or more and 8000 Pa·s or less. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305503 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING RESIN FILM AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a fluorine-containing resin film which is formed from a fluorine-containing resin composition and has a thickness of 10 to 50 wherein the fluorine-containing resin composition is prepared by adding 10 to 30 parts by mass of titanium oxide or a composite-oxide-type inorganic pigment to 100 parts by mass of a resin component comprising 60 to 95 parts by mass of a vinylidene fluoride resin and 5 to 40 parts by mass of a methacrylic acid ester resin, and wherein the peak intensity ratio of a II-type crystal, which is expressed by (A)/((A)+(B))×100 wherein A represents the peak height at 840 cm | 10-16-2014 |
20140311568 | SOLAR CELL WITH ANTI-REFLECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell with an anti-reflection structure comprises a solar cell substrate, a meshed electric-conduction layer formed on one surface of the solar cell substrate, a plurality of microspheres disposed on the meshed electric-conduction layer, and a dielectric layer. The microspheres have a diameter of 0.1-50 μm. The dielectric layer is formed between the meshed electric-conduction layer and the microspheres, and has a thickness smaller than the diameter of the microspheres to make the microspheres protrude from the dielectric layer. The meshed electric-conduction layer is formed via a screen-printing method. The present invention uses the microspheres and the meshed electric-conduction layer to achieve an excellent anti-reflection effect. Further, the present invention has the advantages of a simple fabrication process and a low fabrication cost. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311569 | SOLAR CELL WITH OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTI-REFLECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell with an omnidirectional anti-reflection structure comprises a solar cell substrate, a transparent electric-conduction layer formed on one surface of the solar cell substrate, a plurality of microspheres formed on the transparent electric-conduction layer, and a dielectric layer. The microspheres have a diameter of 0.1-100 μm. The dielectric layer is formed among the microspheres, and covers the surface of the transparent electric-conduction layer without the microspheres and has a thickness smaller than the diameter of the microspheres. Thus, the above-mentioned structure can enhance the absorption of the short-wavelength spectrum and increase the short-circuit current. Further, the structure with the microspheres is adaptable to the omnidirectional light absorption at various incident angles. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311570 | MULTI-LAYERED WAVEGUIDE FOR CAPTURING SOLAR ENERGY - A waveguide for use in solar power systems to capture sunlight without solar tracking. The waveguide includes a first transparent layer with a first surface receiving sunlight, and the waveguide includes a second surface, opposite the first surface of the first layer, including recessed surfaces (or “microstructures”) each defined by sidewalls extending from the second surface toward the first surface of the first layer. The waveguide includes a second layer of transparent material with a first surface proximate to the second surface of the first layer for receiving a portion of the sunlight transmitted through the first layer. The second layer has a second surface, opposite the first surface, including recessed surfaces of the same or differing shape, size, location, and orientation as those of the first layer. The recessed surfaces of the first and second layers capture sunlight of differing ranges of incidence angles with total internal reflection (TIR). | 10-23-2014 |
20140311571 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - To provide a solar cell sealing film which is suppressed in acid generation, and which has high transparency and improved insulation properties. A solar cell sealing film containing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EMMA), and a crosslinker, wherein a mass ratio of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EVA:EMMA) is in the range of from 10:90 to 90:10. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311572 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH NANOSTRUCTURED LUMINESCENT LAYER - A luminescent solar concentrator, comprising: at least one luminescent device ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140318619 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell having a light-receiving surface, a liquid crystal unit disposed on one side of the solar cell so as to face the light-receiving surface, and a control unit that controls the transmittance of light in the liquid crystal unit. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318620 | Device for Converting Electromagnetic Radiation into Electricity, and Related Systems and Methods - A device for converting electromagnetic radiation into electricity comprises an expander that includes a conical shape having an axis and a curved surface that is configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation away from the axis to expand a beam of the electromagnetic radiation; and one or more energy conversion components configured to receive a beam of electromagnetic radiation expanded by the expander, and to generate electricity from the expanded beam of electromagnetic radiation. With the expander's curved surface, a beam of electromagnetic radiation that is highly concentrated—has a large radiation flux—may be converted into a beam that has a larger cross-sectional area. Moreover, one can configure, if desired, the curved surface to provide a substantially uniform distribution of radiation across the expanded cross-sectional area. With such an expanded beam the one or more energy conversion components can efficiently convert some of the electromagnetic radiation into electricity. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318621 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE - A solar cell module includes a light guide and a solar cell element. The light guide has a light incident surface and a light exit surface having an area smaller than the light incident surface and contains a plurality of optical functional materials. In the light guide, part of external light incident on the light incident surface is absorbed by the plurality of optical functional materials, Foerster energy transfer occurs among the plurality of optical functional materials, and light emitted by the optical functional material having the longest peak wavelength of the emission spectrum among the plurality of optical functional materials is collected to and exits from the light exit surface. The solar cell element receives light exiting from the light exit surface of the light guide. The spectral sensitivity of the solar cell element at the peak wavelength of the emission spectrum of the optical functional material having the longest peak wavelength of the emission spectrum among the plurality of optical functional materials is higher than the spectral sensitivity of the solar cell element at peak wavelengths of the emission spectrums of the other optical functional materials contained in the light guide. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318622 | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - A support for a photovoltaic element comprising at least a primary optical component and a photovoltaic package. The support comprises at least one clip for holding the primary optical component, at least one holder configured to locate the photovoltaic package, and at least one cut-out portion to allow overlap with the primary optical component of an adjacent photovoltaic element when the elements are rotated to align with incident sunlight. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326312 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method for fabricating the same. The solace cell apparatus according to the embodiment includes a solar cell formed on a support substrate; a polymer adhesive layer including photo-curable polymer on the solar cell; and a protective panel on the polymer adhesive layer. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326313 | Resin Composition for Encapsulating Film of Photovoltaic Module and Photovoltaic Module Using the Same - Provided are a resin composition for an encapsulating film of a photovoltaic module, and a photovoltaic module us ing the same, and more particularly, a resin composition for an encapsulating film of a photovoltaic module, having low moisture permeability and excellent adhesiveness due to thermal compression, and a photovoltaic module using the same, and thus, in the case where the resin composition for an encapsulating film of a photovoltaic module is used for a front sheet, a back sheet, or both of the front and back sheets, of a photovoltaic module, the resin composition can be used without an adhesive due to excellent transparency and durability against ultraviolet light and high adhesive strength with respect to glass, and thus can exhibit excellent compatibility. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326314 | GLASS SHEET WITH HIGH ENERGY TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to an extra-clear glass sheet, i.e. a glass sheet with high energy transmission, which can be used in particular in the field of solar energy. Specifically, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition that includes, in an amount expressed in wt % for the total weight of the glass: 60-78% of SiO2; 0-10% of Al2O3; 0-5% of B2O3; 0-15% of CaO; 0-10% of MgO; 5-20% of Na2O; 0-10% of K2O; 0-5% of BaO, wherein the total amount of iron (in the form of Fe2O3) is 0.002-0.03%, and the composition includes a ratio of manganese/(total iron) of 1 to 8.5, the manganese content being expressed in the form of MnO in wt % relative to the total weight of the glass. | 11-06-2014 |
20140332074 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module is provided, wherein the solar cell module includes a solar cell device, a first protective film, a second protective film, a cover plate, a backsheet and a plurality of thermal radiation particles. The solar cell device includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first protective film is located on the first surface, and the second protective film is located on the second surface. The cover plate is located on the first protective film, and the first protective film is located between the solar cell device and the cover plate. The backsheet is located on the second protective film, and the second protective film is located between the solar cell device and the backsheet, and the thermal radiation particles are distributed in the backsheet. | 11-13-2014 |
20140332075 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DEVICE INCLUDING A DYNAMIC OPTICAL RESONANT CAVITY AND AN ACTIVE LAYER - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for embodiments of a device including a dynamic optical resonant cavity and an active layer disposed on a side of the optical resonant cavity. In various embodiments, a thickness of the optical resonant cavity can be dynamically changed to alter the absorption characteristics of the active layer. In various embodiments, a reflector can be disposed on a side of the optical resonant cavity opposite the side on which the active layer is disposed. In various embodiments, the reflector can be movable. | 11-13-2014 |
20140332076 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL NANOSTRUCTURES IN SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE ABSORBERS - Solution-processed Ni nanochain-SiO | 11-13-2014 |
20140332077 | SUB-WAVELENGTH STRUCTURES, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LIGHT CONTROL IN MATERIAL COMPOSITES - A device for enhancing transmission of incident electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined wavelength is presented that includes an aperture array structure in a thin film. The structure includes a repealing unit cell having more than one aperture including a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein a parameter of the first aperture differs from that of the second aperture. The unit cell repeats with a periodicity on the order of or less than said predetermined wavelength, The structure parameters are configured to preferentially support cavity modes for coupling to and enhancing transmission of a predetermined polarization state at the predetermined wavelength. By structuring the unit cell with apertures that differ by appropriate degrees in at least one of dimension, height, dielectric constant of material filling the apertures, shape, and orientation, the devices can be adapted for polarization and/or wavelength filtering- and/or light circulating, weaving, or channeling. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338748 | OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR LIGHT-CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND LIGHT-CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE - Provided is an optical element for a light-concentrating solar power generation device having excellent weather resistance and also excellent thermal shock resistance and crack resistance, a method for producing the same, and a light-concentrating solar power generation device including the optical element. An optical element for a light-concentrating solar power generation device, the optical element being made of a glass material having a compressive stress at a surface thereof. | 11-20-2014 |
20140345689 | OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical element and associated methods for generating an optical element and apparatus comprising the optical element, wherein the optical element comprises a first surface ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140345690 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a light-receiving surface member arranged on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, a rear surface member arranged on a rear surface side of the solar cell, a transparent filler layer arranged between the solar cell and the light-receiving surface member, and a colored filler layer arranged between the solar cell and the rear surface member. The colored filler layer exists on at least part of a portion of the light receiving surface of the solar cell, the portion located over a non-power generation region. | 11-27-2014 |
20140345691 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a light-receiving surface member on a light-receiving side of the solar cell, a rear surface member on a rear side of the solar cell, and a sealing material between the light-receiving surface member and the rear surface member. The rear surface member has higher permeability of acetic acid than that of the light-receiving surface member. The sealing material seals the solar cell and includes a light-receiving side sealing material on the light-receiving side of the solar cell and a rear side sealing material on the rear side of the solar cell. The light-receiving side sealing material does not contain an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The rear side sealing material contains the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. | 11-27-2014 |
20140345692 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes an encapsulant and a solar cell in the encapsulant. The encapsulant includes a light-receiving side encapsulant at a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, and a colored rear side encapsulant at a rear surface side of the solar cell. The rear side encapsulant contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. An interface between the rear side encapsulant and the light-receiving side encapsulant is in contact with a side surface of the solar cell. In a part of an area where no solar cell is provided, the rear side encapsulant bulges to the light-receiving surface side. | 11-27-2014 |
20140360578 | SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM INCLUDING A LIGHTGUIDE FILM - A solar energy system for collecting light includes at least one stretchable lightguide film configured to optically couple light into a lightguide condition in the at least one stretchable lightguide film. Also disclosed is a method for collecting light with a lightguide film that includes stretching or contracting the lightguide film having one or more coupling features to optically couple light into the lightguide film. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360579 | SOLAR CELL ENCAPSULANT SHEET - The present invention relates to a solar cell encapsulant sheet comprising at least one ethylene-based resin selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer, an ethylene homopolymer and an ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer, 0.001 parts by mass to 5 parts by mass of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide and zeolite, and 0.001 parts by mass to 5 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent, relative to 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-based resin respectively. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360580 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solace cell apparatus includes a solar cell on a support substrate; a polymer resin layer on the solar cell; a protective panel on the polymer resin layer; and a composite protective layer at each lateral side of the support substrate, the solar cell, the polymer resin layer, and the protective panel. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360581 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELLS - The present invention achieves a solar cell protective material containing a moisture-resistant film with a moisture vapor permeability of less than 0.1 g/m | 12-11-2014 |
20140360582 | THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH STABILIZED POLYMER - The present invention provides a photovoltaic device comprising metal and a poly(vinyl butyral) layer that incorporates a suitable amount of 1H-benzotriazole. When electrical bias is applied to the photovoltaic device, 1H-benzotriazole forms a barrier layer at the metal/poly(vinyl butyral) interface, which, for example, unexpectedly virtually eliminated the yellowing of poly(vinyl butyral) in photovoltaic devices comprising silver components. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360583 | SOLAR MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar module includes an encapsulant and solar cells in the encapsulant. The encapsulant includes a colored encapsulant on one side of the solar cells and a transparent encapsulant on the other side of the solar cells. An interface between the colored encapsulant and the transparent encapsulant is located more on the one side than a main surface of the other side of the solar cells and located more on the other side than a center in a thickness direction of the solar cells. | 12-11-2014 |
20140366945 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a solar cell sealing film whereby generation of gas is decreased. The solar cell sealing film comprises a resin mixture of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyethylene, and an organic peroxide. The mass ratio (EVA:PE) of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) to the polyethylene (PE) is 8:2 to 3:7, the content of the organic peroxide is 0.1 to 1.0 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the resin mixture, and the gel rate after crosslinking is 20 to 80% by mass. | 12-18-2014 |
20150007888 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a solar cell sealing film in which the shrinkage is prevented when heated. The solar cell sealing film | 01-08-2015 |
20150007889 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET, PROTECTION UNIT, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell element, a protective member disposed at one side in a thickness direction of the solar cell element, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer interposed between the solar cell element and the protective member and attached to the protective member, and a support layer formed on the other surface in the thickness direction of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and having an elastic modulus at 25° C. measured in a tensile test of 1 MPa to 9×10 | 01-08-2015 |
20150013767 | FLOATING ANCHOR CURB MODULE - A floating anchor curb includes a frame and a wrap member wrapped around the frame. The frame has an inner ballast volume partially filled with water. A tensioning element is disposed in or on the frame, and is arranged to apply tension on the wrap member. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013768 | SHEET SET FOR ENCAPSULATING SOLAR BATTERY - A sheet set for encapsulating a solar battery including a first encapsulating sheet and a second encapsulating sheet which are disposed between a light-incident surface protective member and a back surface protective member, and are used to encapsulate solar battery elements is provided. When the first encapsulating sheet and the second encapsulating sheet are subjected to a heating and pressurization treatment in which the first encapsulating sheet and the second encapsulating sheet are heated and depressurized under defined conditions, a volume resistivity of the first encapsulating sheet measured under defined conditions, is higher than a volume resistivity of the second encapsulating sheet. The first encapsulating sheet is disposed between the light-incident surface protective member and the solar battery elements. The second encapsulating sheet has at least one polar group selected from a carboxyl group, an ester group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, and an acetal group. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020882 | SEALING MEMBER AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A sealing member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first plate having a predetermined width with a plate shape, and a second plate with a plate shape connected to both ends of the first plate, wherein the first plate and the second plate have the same plate shape and form a closed line. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020883 | SOLAR CELL INCLUDING MICRO LENS ARRAY - Provided is a solar cell including a condensing micro lens array. The solar cell includes a lower electrode, a photoactive layer including a top formed with an upper opaque metal grid electrode and a bottom end disposed on the lower electrode, the photoactive layer being formed of III-V compound semiconductors to absorb solar light to generate photo-electric conversion, and the micro lens array disposed to have a certain gap from the top of the photoactive layer and refracting incident solar light toward the photoactive layer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027533 | EDGE PROTECTED BARRIER ASSEMBLIES - The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device; and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises an opaque protective layer adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027534 | PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES, SOLAR CELL APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A photovoltaic (PV) structure for generating electrical power from light, the structure including an enhancing layer for increasing the absorption of the light into the structure, the enhancing layer including: a wrinkled graphene layer configured to trap the light in the PV structure; and aluminium nanoparticles configured to scatter the light into the PV structure. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027535 | BACK SHEET AND SOLAR CELL MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Discussed is a back sheet for a solar cell module. The back sheet includes a base member and a first layer formed on one surface of the base member, the first layer including a resin. A reflector is formed in at least a portion of the back sheet. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027536 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONCENTRATING, COLLIMATING, AND DIRECTING LIGHT - An optical system for light energy concentration may comprise a light concentrator to convert incident light to converging light, a light collimating element to receive the converging light and to reduce an angle of convergence of the converging light, and a light directing element to direct the reduced-angle converging light to a light guide to transmit the directed light. | 01-29-2015 |
20150040981 | DURABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The present disclosure generally relates to durable photovoltaic modules, methods of making durable photovoltaic modules, and constructions including durable photovoltaic cells and modules. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040982 | EVA SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL SEALING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides an EVA sheet for a solar cell sealing material comprising a thermal adhesion layer formed on an upper surface of a backsheet, wherein the thermal adhesion layer contains thermal adhesive resin powder including ethylene-based resin. The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an EVA sheet for a solar cell sealing material, comprising: a step of laminating polyethyleneterephthalate to form a backsheet; a step of preparing thermal adhesive resin powder including ethylene-based resin; a step of scattering the thermal adhesive resin powder on the backsheet; and a step of hardening the scattered thermal adhesive resin powder to form a thermal adhesion layer. | 02-12-2015 |
20150047705 | USE OF UV-RADIATION-HARDENABLE POLYURETHANE RESINS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR LAMINATES - The present invention relates to the use of a radiation-hardenable resin composition for producing solar laminates, a method for creating a solar laminate using the resin composition according to the invention, and a solar laminate that can be produced using this method. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047706 | SOLAR CELL MODULE SEALING FILM, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING SAME - A solar cell module sealing film including a pair of sealing films which seals a photovoltaic element including a first film disposed on a surface of the photovoltaic element, and a second film disposed on a back surface of the photovoltaic element, in which transmittance of light having a wavelength of 350 nm in the first film is greater than or equal to 80%, and an ultraviolet ray absorber is contained in at least one of the first film and the second film. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047707 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same. The solar cell module includes: a solar cell that includes a light absorption layer including a p-type compound semiconductor, a buffer layer disposed on the light absorption layer, and a window layer that is disposed on the buffer layer and includes an n-type metal oxide semiconductor; a reflection-prevention layer disposed on the window layer of the solar cell; an adhesive layer disposed on the reflection-prevention layer; and a cover layer disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein the reflection-prevention layer includes an organic compound. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053265 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR MODULE WITH A SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURE - A photovoltaic solar module including at least one photovoltaic cell including a first transparent polymer layer surrounding the cell on all or some of its sides and a second transparent polymer layer surrounding the first transparent polymer layer on all or some of its sides. The second transparent polymer layer has a thickness greater than or equal to 0.5 mm and a Shore hardness D greater than that of the first polymer layer. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053266 | Internally-Heated Thermal and Externally-Cool Photovoltaic Cascade Solar Energy System for Full Solar Spectrum Utilization - A single-stack, solar power receiver comprising both a thermal absorber layer and a photovoltaic cell layer. The stack includes an aerogel layer, that is optically transparent and thermally insulating (“OTTI”); a spectrally selective high thermal conductivity (“SSTC”) thermal absorber layer; a bottom OTTI layer; and a PV cell layer. The SSTC layer includes a set of fins that substantially blocks solar radiation absorption in the band where PV cells are most sensitive. Photons with energies above or below this band block range are absorbed by the fins and the absorbed heat is conducted to pipes in the fin structure carrying a heated thermal working fluid to heat storage. Photons with energy in the band block range are reflected by the SSTC fins to the PV cell layer. The bottom OTTI aerogel layer keeps the PV cell operating near ambient temperature. The PV cell converts incident solar radiation to electrical energy. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059850 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH BACK REFLECTOR - A device and method of improving efficiency of a thin film solar cell by providing a back reflector between a back electrode layer and an absorber layer. Back reflector reflects sunlight photons back into the absorber layer to generate additional electrical energy. The device is a photovoltaic device comprising a substrate, a back electrode layer, a back reflector, an absorber layer, a buffer layer, and a front contact layer. The back reflector is formed as a plurality of parallel lines. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059851 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CONCENTRATOR - The invention relates to a photovoltaic concentrator module comprising at least one lens and at least one photovoltaic cell, further comprising a distance adjustment means configured to adjust the distance between the at least one lens and the at least one photovoltaic cell. Using the distance adjustment means, the cell and the lens can be kept at a desired distance, e.g., the focal distance. The distance adjustment means can be a pressure varying means. The invention further relates to a photovoltaic concentrator array comprising a plurality of photovoltaic concentrator modules and to a method for improving the energy conversion efficiency of a photovoltaic concentrator module. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059852 | FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS - The invention discloses a flexible photovoltaic apparatus including a composite fabric structure, a thin film photovoltaic device and a protection layer. The thin film photovoltaic device is bonded on an upper surface of the composite fabric structure. The protection layer is transparent, and is bonded on the thin film photovoltaic device and the upper surface of the composite fabric structure such that two terminals of the thin film photovoltaic device are exposed. A lower surface of the composite fabric structure serves as a decorative surface. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068600 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITED FILM FORMED BY PLASMA CVD METHOD - A chemical vapor deposited film includes silicon atoms, oxygen atoms, carbon atoms, and hydrogen atoms. The chemical vapor deposited film is formed by a plasma CVD method such that the concentration of the oxygen atoms is 10-35% by element. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068601 | SEALING SHEET FOR BACK SURFACE OF SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention is a sealing sheet for a back surface of a solar cell comprising only one polyester film, wherein the polyester film is composed of at least the layer A and the layer B, or the layer A, the layer B and the layer C described below, wherein the polyester film has a given whiteness and a given average reflectance of the polyester film, a given acid value of the polyester, a given thickness of the whole polyester film, a given thickness of the A layer and the B layer, and a given content of the inorganic fine particles in the whole polyester film.
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20150068602 | CYCLIC CARBODIIMIDE COMPOUND, POLYESTER FILM, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polyester film including a cyclic carbodiimide compound represented by the following Formula (O-1) has good film thickness uniformity without increase in viscosity. R | 03-12-2015 |
20150068603 | Coating Composition, Coating Film, Laminate, and Process for Production of Laminate - Provided is a coating composition excellent in antifouling properties, transparency and hydrophilicity, wherein the coating composition contains (A) a metal oxide particle having a number average particle size of 1 nm to 400 nm; and (B) a polymer particle, in which the content of an aqueous-phase component in the component (B), represented by the expression (I), is 20 mass % or less, where (I) (%)=(dry mass of a filtrate obtained by filtering the component (B) at a molecular cutoff of 50,000)×(100−total mass of solid content)/(mass of the filtrate−dry mass of the filtrate)×100/the total mass of solid content. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075615 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, PRODUCTION METHOD OF BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A back sheet for a solar battery module that is less likely to cause a rise in temperature by irradiation with rays of the sun even though displaying a black color in appearance, and is less likely to discolor even after a long-term use thereof while suppressing a rise in cost. The back sheet for a solar battery module according to the present invention includes a colored layer that includes three or more types of color materials each having a different hue and a brightness L* of no less than 45, the colored layer having a brightness L* of no greater than 40. It is preferred that the three or more types of color materials are constituted with at least a red color material, a blue color material and a yellow color material. Preferably, a base sheet on which the colored layer is laminated is further included. It is preferred that the base sheet displays a white color and the colored layer is laminated on the front face side of the base sheet. Moreover, the base sheet preferably includes a base film and a white layer laminated on the front face side of the base film. | 03-19-2015 |
20150075616 | ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An encapsulating material for solar cell of the invention contains an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, and a content of a fluorine element in the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, which is determined using a combustion method and an ion chromatograph method, is equal to or less than 30 ppm. | 03-19-2015 |
20150075617 | HIGH-POWER AND HIGH RELIABILITY SOLAR MODULE - The present application relates to a high-power solar module with high reliability and, more particularly, to a thin and light solar module with high efficiency and a long life. To resolve the aging problem occurring in a conventional back plate structure and the technical problem of low efficiency of the solar module caused by the excessively thin or thick embossed glass, the present invention therefore provides a solar module comprising a lower-layer tempered glass; a lower-layer adhesion layer; a solar cell; an upper-layer adhesion layer; a glass ball layer; and an upper-layer tempered glass. The present invention also provides a solar module comprising a lower-layer tempered glass; a lower-layer adhesion layer; a solar cell; an upper-layer adhesion layer; and an upper-layer tempered glass, wherein refraction particles are doped in the upper-layer adhesion layer, the lower-layer adhesion layer, or the two adhesion layers. The solar module of the present invention can effectively enhance the efficiency of the solar module. | 03-19-2015 |
20150075618 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a dye-sensitized solar cell which includes a conductive substrate, a counter substrate facing the conductive substrate, an electrolyte disposed between the conductive substrate and the counter substrate, and an annular sealing portion surrounding the electrolyte together with the conductive substrate and the counter substrate and connecting the conductive substrate and the counter substrate. The sealing portion has an inorganic sealing portion fixed to the conductive substrate and a resin sealing portion fixed to the counter substrate. The inorganic sealing portion has a main body portion provided on the conductive substrate and a protruding portion extending from the main body portion toward a side opposite to the conductive substrate, and the resin sealing portion has an adhesive portion adhering the main body portion to the counter substrate and adhered to a side surface along an extending direction of the protruding portion. | 03-19-2015 |
20150075619 | MULTILAYERED FILM AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES HAVING THE SAME - Provided is a multilayered film having excellent reliability and adhesive strength under a heat/water resistance condition, and excellent weather resistance and durability by forming a primer layer including a fluoropolymer and an oxazoline group-containing polymer on a base and forming a resin layer including a fluoropolymer on the primer layer. In addition, the multilayered film uses a low boiling point solvent, and thus is manufactured at a low drying temperature and with a low cost, resulting in reducing production costs and preventing degradation of quality of a product from thermal deformation or thermal impact. Such a multilayered film may be effectively used in a backsheet for a photovoltaic module to provide a photovoltaic module capable of maintaining excellent durability even in long-term exposure to an external environment. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083220 | FIELD-ASSEMBLABLE CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAICS SYSTEM - A concentration photovoltaic CPV assembly system is provided that allows on-field assembly, space-efficient storage and optimized shipment. The CPV assembly system is configured to be stored and transported in an un-assembled state, and configured to be mounted on site while safeguarding the tight mounting tolerances and environmental protection requirements, as well as all the geometrical requirements of the optical system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083221 | LIGHT COLLECTOR DEVICE - The invention provides a sheet-like light collector device comprising a light receiving side and a light exit side, and a plurality of curved structures of light guiding material comprising an organic dye configured to absorb at least part of the light of a light source and to convert at least part of the absorbed light into converted light in the visible wavelength range. Each curved structure has a convex curved part at the light receiving side, a concave part at the light exit side, and a light exit edge part at the light exit side. Each curved structure has a curvature and light guide thickness configured to facilitate transport of incoupled light and the visible converted light in the direction of the light exit edge part to provide device light escaping from the light exit edge part. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083222 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BACKSHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a backsheet for a photovoltaic module, a method of manufacturing the same, and a photovoltaic module. As a resin layer including a fluoropolymer is formed by coating an aqueous dispersion composition including a crystalline fluoropolymer, a pigment, an aqueous dispersion binder and water on a substrate by an in-line coating process in a process of manufacturing the substrate, a process of manufacturing the backsheet may be simplified. In addition, since the process of manufacturing the backsheet does not use a toxic organic solvent, the process may be environmentally friendly and economical, and may enhance both productivity and product quality. | 03-26-2015 |
20150096616 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH SNOW MELTING FUNCTION - A photovoltaic module with snow melting function has a photovoltaic cell; a heat transfer plate attached to a non-light receiving surface side of the photovoltaic cell through a sealer layer; a heat-resistant insulating resin sheet inserted between the photovoltaic cell and the heat transfer plate; a surface protection layer attached to a light receiving surface side of the photovoltaic cell through a sealer layer; and an external power supply applying a current to the photovoltaic cell causing the photovoltaic cell to generate heat to a temperature for melting snow. A whole front surface of the photovoltaic cell is flat so as not to protrude from the surface protection layer. The heat-resistant insulating resin sheet is attached to the non-light receiving surface side of the photovoltaic cell through the sealer layer, and the heat transfer plate is attached to a back surface side of the heat-resistant insulating resin sheet. | 04-09-2015 |
20150101666 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - Disclosed is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate including a transmission area and a non-transmission area extended in one direction, respectively, and disposed in parallel to each other, a solar cell disposed in the non-transmission area, and a refractive part provided in the transmission area and refracting at least a portion of an incident light to the non-transmission area. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101667 | CONCENTRATOR FOR POLYCHROMATIC LIGHT - One example of a solar voltaic concentrator has a primary Fresnel lens with multiple panels, each of which forms a Kohler integrator with a respective panel of a lenticular secondary lens. The resulting plurality of integrators all concentrate sunlight onto a common multi-junction photovoltaic cell. The integrators provide matching illumination in the different wavebands required by the different junctions. Luminaires using a similar geometry are also possible. | 04-16-2015 |
20150107669 | SHEET-SHAPED SEAL MEMBER, AND LAYERED SHEET-SHAPED SEAL MEMBER - There is provided a sheet-shaped sealing material that has excellent shock absorbency, sealing properties, cold and heat resistance, and light resistance even if the thickness is small. The sheet-shaped sealing material according to the present invention comprises: a silicone resin (A); and a plurality of particles (B) dispersed in the silicone resin and each having a cavity portion therein. The thickness of the sheet-shaped sealing material is, for example, 0.05 to 4 mm. The plurality of particles (B) comprise, for example, foamed particles that is thermally expanded. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107670 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR CELL MODULE PANEL HAVING STIFFNESS AND CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed is a concentrating solar cell module panel includes: a frame including a side plate and a base plate; carriers that are provided on the base plate at position spaced apart from each other at regular intervals, and each of which is provided with a solar cell; and a lens plate that is provided on an upper end of the frame and concentrates incident light on each of the solar cells. The side plate includes a transverse plate and a longitudinal plate longer than the transverse plate. The base plate comprises a plurality of base plate pieces arranged in a longitudinal direction of the concentrating solar cell module panel and coupled to each other, each of the base plate pieces being coupled to a lower portion of the longitudinal plate by a screw. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107671 | MONOLITHIC BROADBAND ENERGY COLLECTOR WITH DICHROIC FILTERS AND MIRRORS EMBEDDED IN WAVEGUIDE - A solar energy collector includes a planar waveguide formed of multiple material layers having at least two different dielectric constants. Two or more dichroic filters disposed within the waveguide core, and two or more minors are also disposed within the waveguide core. At least one optical to electrical detector positioned in alignment with each of the dichroic filters, and at least one optical to electrical detector is aligned with each of the mirrors. The dichroic filter may be formed from a plurality of material layers. | 04-23-2015 |
20150122330 | SOLAR CELL BACKSHEET, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL PANEL - A backsheet for a solar cell module, including a substrate sheet and a cured coating film formed from a coating material that contains a curable functional group-containing fluorinated polymer and an acrylic polymer. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122331 | ENCAPSULATING SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - An encapsulating sheet for solar cell for encapsulating a solar cell, in which, in a case in which a square sheet obtained by cutting the sheet so that a planar shape becomes a square shape is heated at the atmospheric pressure and 150° C. for 15 minutes and is thus thermally shrunk, when a length of one side of the square sheet before being thermally shrunk is represented by L, a direction in parallel with a first side is considered as a first direction, and a direction perpendicular to the first side is considered as a second direction, and in the thermally-shrunk square sheet, a shortest length in the first direction is represented by M1, and a shortest length in the second direction is represented by M2, 0≦|(M1−M2)/L|≦0.4 is satisfied. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122332 | HOLDING FRAME AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A holding frame includes a main frame member extending along a first side of the light-receiving surface, and a sub-frame member extending along a second side adjacent to the first side, wherein the main frame member includes a main outer wall extending along the first side, main holding units formed on the main outer wall to hold the solar cell panel from the first-side side, and a main bottom piece formed on the main outer wall protruding towards inside of the holding frame. The sub-frame member includes a sub-outer wall extending along the second side, sub-holding units formed on the sub-outer wall to hold the solar cell panel from the second-side side, and a cylindrical part formed to include the sub-outer wall, extending along the second side on the back surface side of the solar cell panel. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122333 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - An object is to provide a photovoltaic system with good anti-contamination properties. To achieve the object, a solar cell module constituting a photovoltaic system comprises a solar cell panel, a first frame member that is disposed next to a first rail side portion of a first lateral rail member and that protects a first panel side portion of the solar cell panel, and a second frame member that is disposed next to a second rail side portion of a second lateral rail member and that protects a second panel side portion opposite the first panel side portion. The level of an upper surface of the first frame member in a vertical direction is equal to or higher than the level of an upper surface of the first lateral rail member in the vertical direction. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129035 | DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device of the present invention has high energy conversion efficiency, even if the amount of iodine added into the electrolyte solution is significantly reduced. The dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device has a porous photoelectrode layer comprising dye-sensitized semiconductor particles, an electrolyte solution layer, and a counter electrode layer in order. The electrolyte solution layer comprises an electrolyte solution containing 0.05 to 5 M of an aliphatic quarternary ammonium ion, 0.05 to 5 M of an imidazolium ion, and 0.1 to 10 M of iodide ion. The ions are dissolved in an organic solvent. Consequently, the amount of iodine added into the electrolyte solution can be reduced significantly. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129036 | SILICON SOLAR CELL - Provided is a silicon solar cell including a first electrode, a lower light absorption layer disposed on the first electrode, an upper light absorption layer disposed on the lower light absorption layer, and an intermediate reflector layer provided between the lower light absorption layer and the upper light absorption layer. The intermediate reflector layer includes copper oxide. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129037 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell is discussed. The solar cell according to an embodiment includes a photoelectric conversion unit including a first conductive type region and a second conductive type region formed on the same side of the photoelectric conversion unit; and an electrode formed on the photoelectric conversion unit and including an adhesive layer formed on the photoelectric conversion unit and an electrode layer formed on the adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is greater than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the photoelectric conversion unit and is less than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the electrode layer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150144193 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module wherein a rear surface protective sheet has excellent long-term durability, and transmissivity of ultraviolet that reaches the solar cell is retained for a long time. This solar cell module is configured by laminating a front surface protective sheet, a light receiving-side sealing sheet, a solar cell element, a rear surface-side sealing sheet, and a rear surface protective sheet in this order. The solar cell module is characterized in that the light receiving-side sealing sheet has a transmissivity of 50% or more with respect to light having a wavelength of 300 nm, and the rear surface-side sealing sheet contains a reactive ultraviolet absorbent. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144194 | Solar Cell Protective Sheet and Solar Cell Module - A solar cell module is provided with a solar cell, a sealing member embedding the solar cell therein, a front surface protective member, and a back surface protective member. The storage modulus of the sealing member for the temperature range of 20-40° C. is from 6×10 | 05-28-2015 |
20150303336 | WEATHERABLE COMPOSITE FOR FLEXIBLE THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC AND LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICES - The invention provides a weatherable composite including a moisture barrier system having a moisture vapor transmission rate at or below 1×10 | 10-22-2015 |
20150303339 | PAIR OF SEALING FILMS FOR SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL MODULE USING SAME - To provide a sealing film for a solar cell, which can be effectively formed and is capable of preventing wraparound even if heating is performed in a wide temperature range when members of the solar cell module are integrated. | 10-22-2015 |
20150303340 | ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The encapsulating material for solar cell is an encapsulating material for solar cell including an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer and an organic peroxide having a one-minute half-life temperature in a range of 100° C. to 170° C. In addition, the complex viscosity of the encapsulating material for solar cell has the minimum value (η | 10-22-2015 |
20150303865 | Imitation Solar Module For Use In A Staggered Or Irregularly Shaped Solar Array - An imitation solar module for structural and aesthetic use in an array of electricity generating solar modules. The imitation solar module having a non-standard shape and a visual representation such as a decal of an actual solar module surface thereon. The imitation solar module includes triangular shapes for use in staggered module arrays. | 10-22-2015 |
20150311000 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A dye-sensitized solar cell package including a lower substrate, a glass layer, an upper cover arranged series. The glass layer is between the upper cover and the lower substrate. Two conductive metal layers are respectively formed on the surface of the upper cover and the lower substrate which are oriented toward the glass layer. The upper cover, the glass layer and the lower substrate are welded together by laser. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the dye sensitized solar cells package. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311368 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS WITH IMPROVED MULTILAYER BACKSHEET - Disclosed are multilayer structures comprising polyamide-ionomer compositions suitable for use in a backsheet in a photovoltaic module comprising a polymer component comprising a polyamide and an ionomer; 0 to 20 weight % of pigment; and 0 to 40 weight % of filler; preferably wherein the combination of pigment and filler comprises 8 to 50 weight % of the composition; and 0 to 5 weight % of weatherability additives. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311461 | MULTILAYER COATINGS FORMED ON ALIGNED ARRAYS OF CARBON NANOTUBES - Arrays containing carbon nanostructure-oxide-metal diodes, such as carbon nanotube (CNT)-oxide-metal diodes and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In some embodiments, the arrays contain vertically aligned carbon nanostructures, such as multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) coated with a conformal coating of a dielectric layer, such as a metal oxide. The tips of the carbon nano-structures are coated with a low work function metal, such as a calcium or aluminum to form a nanostructure-oxide-metal interface at the tips. The arrays can be used as rectenna at frequencies up to about 40 petahertz because of their intrinsically low capacitance. The arrays described herein produce high asymmetry and non-linearity at low turn on voltages down to 0.3 V and large current densities up to about 7,800 mA/cm2 and a rectification ratio of at least about 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60. | 10-29-2015 |
20150318820 | Rotating Furling Catenary Solar Concentrator - The present invention relates to a rotating solar concentrating device wherein reflective sheets hung in a catenary trough shape capable of solar concentration may be protectively furled and balanced and rotated about a vertical axis. The reflective sheets may be furled to protect them from damage from wind, rain, and dust. In some embodiments, rotating parts of the device may be hung from supports above. In some embodiments, a furling mechanism may initiate protective furling in response to damaging environmental factors. Some embodiments may concentrate light on a photovoltaic cell wherein the photovoltaic cell is cooled by immersion in a heat pipe. In some embodiments, reflective surfaces may be supported by cables that are tensioned by a hanging, rotating ballast. In some embodiments, the device may be employed in a ganged array. In some embodiments, the invention may harvest wind energy as a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). | 11-05-2015 |
20150325728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE STRUCTURE AND ENCAPSULATION - A system and method for improved photovoltaic module structure and encapsulation is described. One embodiment includes a photovoltaic module comprising a front substrate, a photovoltaic structure attached to the front substrate, wherein the photovoltaic structure comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, and a membrane, wherein the membrane and the front substrate substantially encapsulate the photovoltaic structure. | 11-12-2015 |
20150325729 | ENCAPSULANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COPOLYMER OF ETHYLENE, VINYL ACETATE AND A THIRD COMONOMER - Provided herein is an encapsulant composition. The encapsulant composition, which is useful in photovoltaic modules, comprises a copolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate and a third comonomer. Preferred third comonomers include methacrylic acid, carbon monoxide, acrylic acid, maleic anhydride mono-methyl ester (MAME), and maleic anhydride. Further provided herein is a photovoltaic module comprising the encapsulant composition. The photovoltaic module is less susceptible to potential-induced degradation than are photovoltaic modules that use conventional encapsulants that are primarily copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate. | 11-12-2015 |
20150333205 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION HAVING A HIGH POLYAMIDE GRAFTING RATE - A polyamide-grafted polyolefin composition in which the grafting rate of the composition is between 41% and 70% by weight. Also, a thermoplastic composition including a polyolefin backbone comprising a residue of at least one unsaturated monomer (X) and a plurality of polyamide grafts, in which: the polyamide grafts are attached to the polyolefin backbone by the residue of the unsaturated monomer (X) comprising a functional group capable of reacting by a condensation reaction with a polyamide having at least one amine end and/or at least one carboxylic acid end, the residue of the unsaturated monomer (X) is attached to the backbone by grafting or copolymerization, wherein the polyamide grafts represent from 41% to 70%, preferably from 45% to 70%, by mass of said polyamide-grafted polymer. Also, a thermoplastic film for encapsulating and/or protecting the back (“backsheet”) of a photovoltaic module that includes said polyamide-grafted polyolefin composition. | 11-19-2015 |
20150333206 | MULTILAYER SHEET, ENCAPSULANT FOR SOLAR CELL ELEMENT, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A multilayer sheet including an (A) layer containing an ethylene type zinc ionomer as a main component and a silane coupling agent, and a (B) layer containing a polyethylene-based copolymer with a melting point of 90° C. or higher as a main component and a silane coupling agent having a content ratio with respect to the resin material that is lower than a content ratio of the silane coupling agent with respect to resin material in the (A) layer, wherein the total thickness of the (A) layer and the (B) layer is from 0.1 to 2 mm. Such multilayer sheet may be superior in adhesive strength, durability and heat resistance, and obtained at a suppressed cost. | 11-19-2015 |
20150349163 | ENCAPSULANT FILM - Embodiments of the present application relate to an encapsulant film, a method for manufacturing an encapsulant film, an optoelectronic device, and a method for manufacturing an optoelectronic device, and can provide superior adhesive force with a front substrate and a back sheet, and specifically having long-term adhesive and heat resistance properties. Also, the present application can provide the encapsulant which does not have a negative effect on parts, such as optoelectronic elements or wire electrodes encapsulated in the optoelectronic devices, and on a working environment, and which can maintain superior workability and economic feasibility in device manufacturing. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349179 | SOLAR CELL UNIT - A solar cell unit, comprising a solar cell with a light receiving surface, and a transparent optical element frictionally connected to the receiving surface. The optical element having a portion of surface formed substantially convex such that sunlight striking the receiving surface is bundled by the convex receiving surface. The light receiving surface is surrounded by a shoulder-shaped ledge that has a first rim surface and a second rim surface. A first alignment mark is provided in association with the first rim surface and a second alignment mark is provided in association with the second rim surface to position the optical element in regard to the receiving surface of the solar cell via the two alignment marks. The first alignment mark being spaced apart from the second alignment mark in order to guide the incident sunlight totally or at least largely to the receiving surface. | 12-03-2015 |
20150357493 | SOLAR CELL AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - In a solar cell in a sheet form, a first cured resin layer, a substrate containing a resin, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second cured resin layer are stacked in this order. The linear expansion coefficient of the first cured resin layer is not less than that of the second cured resin layer, and the linear expansion coefficient of the second cured resin layer is larger than that of the substrate. When the cure degree of a first surface of the first cured resin layer facing the substrate is C | 12-10-2015 |
20150368414 | ACRYLIC RESIN FILM, AND LAMINATE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE EACH OF WHICH USES SAME - An acrylic resin film which contains a polymer (A1) that is obtained by polymerizing a monomer component that contains 10-100% by mass of i-butyl methacrylate is described, where the acrylic resin film has excellent light transmittance, while exhibiting excellent adhesion to a polyolefin resin. A solar cell module which uses the acrylic resin film is also described. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370054 | ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a passive solar lighting system, which is designed to produce a balanced flux throughout the day, by effecting increased sunlight collection in the earlier and later hours of the day when solar radiation is scarce, while compromising performance during midday when solar radiation is abundant. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372158 | SOLAR BATTERY-SEALING SHEET, SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There are disclosed a pair of solar battery-sealing sheets composed of a light-receiving side-sealing sheet and a backside-sealing sheet for solar electricity generating elements of a solar battery module and reducing the coming-around of the backside-sealing sheet, wherein the melt peak temperature based on a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of the backside-sealing sheet is higher than the melt peak temperature based on the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of the light-receiving side-sealing sheet; and a solar battery module using the light-receiving side-sealing sheet and the backside-sealing sheet of the solar battery-sealing sheet, and a method for manufacturing the solar battery module. | 12-24-2015 |
20150376479 | ENCAPSULANT FILM - An encapsulant film and an optoelectronic device are provided. The encapsulant film having improved thermal resistance, and excellent adhesion, especially, long-term adhesive properties, to a front substrate and a back sheet can be provided. Also, the optoelectronic device capable of maintaining excellent workability and economic feasibility upon manufacture of the device without causing a negative influence on working environments and parts such as optoelectronic elements or wiring electrodes encapsulated by the encapsulant film can be provided. | 12-31-2015 |
20150380585 | ENCAPSULANTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic (PV) Module can include a substantially transparent cover, first encapsulant, a solar cell and a second encapsulant. The second encapsulant can be configured to allow thermal communication between the solar cell and a heat sink. Various configurations and methods of making the same are presented. | 12-31-2015 |
20160005901 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell module in which a light-receiving side sealing film | 01-07-2016 |
20160013342 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME | 01-14-2016 |
20160013433 | TRANSPARENT ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS FOR AGRONOMIC APPLICATIONS | 01-14-2016 |
20160027942 | ENCAPSULANTS FOR SOLAR BATTERY, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A pair of encapsulants for encapsulating a solar battery cell including incident surface side encapsulants arranged on an incident surface side of solar light of the solar battery cell, and back surface side encapsulants arranged on a back surface side of the solar battery cell, in which the incident surface side encapsulants contain an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an epoxy compound, and the back surface side encapsulants contain an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an acid accepting agent formed of a metal compound. | 01-28-2016 |
20160032064 | ENCAPSULANT SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL - An encapsulant sheet for a solar cell contains not less than 91% but less than 99% by mass of an ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer (A), more than 1% but not more than 9% by mass of an olefin resins (B), 0.001 parts to 5 parts by mass of silicon dioxide and 0.001 to 0.5 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent, where the sum total of the content of the ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer (A) and the content of the olefin resin (B) is taken as 100% by mass. The content of the silicon dioxide and the content of the silane coupling agent are relative to the total content of the ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer (A) and the content of the olefin resin (B) being taken as 100% by mass. The encapsulant sheet is excellent in insulating property, storage stability, transparency, and durability of adhesion to glass. | 02-04-2016 |
20160043257 | Hermetic Module - A frameless, hermetic module comprising two or more active regions for converting radiation to electrical energy comprising at least two polymeric layers encasing the active regions such that the active regions are hermetically sealed is disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043259 | Non-Imaging Light Concentrator - An apparatus includes a light concentrator, which during operation directs light from an entrance aperture and an exit aperture, and a photovoltaic device positioned relative to the exit aperture to receive the light. The light concentrator includes a hollow body formed from a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls and an exit wall connecting the sidewalls, each sidewall being formed from a material having a first refractive index, n | 02-11-2016 |
20160048043 | Optical Diode Comprising Components Made From Metamaterials - There is provided an optical diode comprising a circular polarisation splitter, a first circular polariser and a second circular polariser. The circular polarisation splitter is arranged to receive at least partially unpolarised light and output right-handed circular polarised light along a first optical path and left-handed circular polarised light along a second optical path. The first circular polariser is arranged on the first optical path and transmits right-handed circular polarised light and reflects left-handed circular polarised light. The second circular polariser is arranged on the second optical path and transmits left-handed circular polarised light and reflects right-handed circular polarised light. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049527 | HIGH ACCURACY MODULE ASSEMBLY PROCESS - The present invention relates to an assembling method for a base plate of a concentrated photovoltaic module comprising the steps of: assembling a heat sink on the base plate; and assembling a photovoltaic cell assembly on the heat sink after the heat sink has been assembled on the base plate. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049539 | METHOD OF FORMING A SPECTRAL SELECTIVE COATING - A method of forming a spectral selective coating is disclosed. The method may include providing particles on a substrate, wherein the particles include submicron particles. The method may farther include sintering the particles under atmospheric pressure to form a sintered layer an the substrate and texturing the sintered layer to provide a submicron surface roughness height on the sintered layer. | 02-18-2016 |
20160056320 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING POWER GENERATION EFFICIENCY OF A SOLAR CELL - The present invention provides a method for improving power generation efficiency of a solar cell, comprising: providing a synergistic structure for allowing the solar cell to receive light through thereof, wherein the synergistic structure is a three-dimensional structure; the three-dimensional structure has a surface area that is larger than a surface area of the solar cell, a refractive index of substances that used to construct the three-dimensional structure is higher than a refractive index of environmental substances around the solar cell, and improving an interface condition of the solar cell could increase light introduced into the solar cell and improving power generation efficiency of the solar cell. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056756 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM FOR SPECTRALLY RESOLVED SOLAR LIGHT - A photovoltaic system is described that improves solar energy absorption efficiency by resolving light into constituent colors using dispersive optics. The system reduces a blurring effect of a light beam while ensuring that the system's bulkiness is not increased. The photovoltaic system disperses a focused light beam into constituent colors (spectrum) and provisions for sufficient expansion of the light beam. The photovoltaic system re-focuses the dispersed light beam that results in a reduction of the beam size, while the beam is being exposed to photovoltaic cells that convert the incident light energy into electrical energy. | 02-25-2016 |
20160064588 | CONCENTRATOR LENS FOR DIRECTING LIGHT TO A PHOTOVOLTAIC TARGET OR MIRRORED SURFACE AND A DYNAMIC WINDOW APPARATUS UTILIZING THE SAME - A lens device for concentrating light onto a photovoltaic target or mirrored surface is disclosed. The lens may be configured to receive and reflect at least a portion of incident light onto the photovoltaic target or mirrored surface, and pass a portion of incident light through the lens depending on the received light's particular angle of incidence. The lens may include a lens body having a first surface that extends away from a light incident base at generally a first acute angle relative to the base, and a collector surface extending from a distal end of the first surface toward the base at a second angle. The collector surface may include a photovoltaic target configured to receive a portion of light emitted from the base and to convert the received portion of light into electrical energy, or a mirrored surface configured to reflect light generally back to the origin. | 03-03-2016 |
20160086738 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL HAVING HIGH DURABILITY AND HIGH CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - A dye-sensitized solar cell with high photoelectric conversion efficiency and excellent durability is provided. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087133 | LIGHT CONCENTRATION DEVICE - Light concentration device comprising: —a primary luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) having a polygonal, circular or elliptic form, comprising at least one photoluminescent compound having a first absorption range and a first emission range; —at least a secondary luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) positioned outside said primary luminescent solar concentrator (LSC), said secondary luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) comprising at least one photoluminescent compound having a second absorption range superimposable to said first emission range and a second emission range. Said light concentration device can be advantageously used in photovoltaic devices (or solar devices) such as, for example, photovoltaic cells (or solar cells), photoelectrolytic cells. Said light concentration device can also be advantageously used in photovoltaic windows. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087135 | Light-Concentrating Mechanism, Photovoltaic Power Generation Device, Window Structure, and Window Glass - [Problem] To provide a light-concentrating mechanism that is suitable for photovoltaic power generation. [Solution] This light-concentrating mechanism comprises an angle selective reflection means that reflects light having an incident angle of at least a first threshold angle and transmits at least some of the light having an incident angle smaller than the first threshold angle, and an angle-increase reflection means that reflects incident light at an angle greater than the incident angle of said light, the two means being arranged so as to have a gap therebetween. The angle-increase reflection means reflects, at an angle that is equal to or greater than the first threshold angle, at least some of the light that has been transmitted by the angle-selective reflection means, and the angle-selective reflection means reflects the light that has been reflected by the angle-increase reflection means and has an angle that is equal to or greater than the first threshold angle, and light is propagated and concentrated by the gap between the angle-selective reflection means and the angle-increase reflection means. | 03-24-2016 |
20160093760 | Tapered Optical Waveguide Coupled to Plasmonic Grating Structure - There is provided an optical waveguide comprising: a periodic component comprising a plurality of material elements ( | 03-31-2016 |
20160118518 | A BACKSHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A backsheet for a photovoltaic module includes a support and a weather resistant layer, the weather resistant layer including a binder containing a crosslinkable group, an isocyanate crosslinking agent, and a catalyst that improves the crosslinking of the binder, wherein the catalyst is a zinc based catalyst or a bismuth based catalyst. | 04-28-2016 |
20160133771 | TIR CONCENTRATOR OPTICS - The HCPV industry has converged on the use of relatively inexpensive Fresnel refractive optics to concentrate sunlight to 500-1000 suns or more. One fundamental disadvantage of using Fresnel optics is their susceptibility to chromatic aberration. With a Fresnel lens, this chromatic aberration increases as a function of distance away from the optical axis of a lens—that is, greater chromatic aberration is seen as one moves along a radius away from the center of a Fresnel lens. Embodiments herein disclose TIR-mediated optics which can be used alone or with Fresnel-mediated optics to concentrate solar energy. The system and method described herein utilize novel TIR and Fresnel concentrator designs to enable lower F-number optical systems, resulting in smaller systems with higher concentrations of solar energy than is currently attainable with Fresnel lenses alone (or with secondary optics) while simultaneously minimizing chromatic aberration. | 05-12-2016 |
20160133772 | CONCENTRATING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE AND CONTAINMENT CHAMBER SYSTEM - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a concentrating optical waveguide and containment facility comprising wide acceptance angle, high ratio, solar concentrators where the facility operates independent of the need for solar tracking. The invention utilizes unique non-focusing waveguide optics and containment chambers to concentrate and contain incident light such that the effective concentration is the ratio of incident surface area to the power producing element within or at the exit of the containment chamber. | 05-12-2016 |
20160149535 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A SOLAR PANEL - A support assembly supports a solar panel. The support assembly includes a first support portion including a first base wall. A first lateral wall is attached to the first base wall and includes a first attachment structure. A second support portion is attached to the first support portion such that the first support portion and the second support portion support the solar panel. The second support portion includes a second base wall. The second base wall is attached to the first base wall of the first support portion. A first attachment wall is attached to the second base wall. The first attachment wall defines a first attachment opening into which the first attachment structure of the first lateral wall is received such that the first attachment wall is attached to the first lateral wall. A method of forming a support assembly for supporting a solar panel is provided. | 05-26-2016 |
20160172119 | DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT | 06-16-2016 |
20160190372 | SOLAR COLLECTOR DEVICE - A solar collector device is used for concentrating sunlight rays to a light energy conversion unit to increase entering amount of light of the light energy conversion unit. The light energy conversion unit has a light receiving surface located on a reference plane. The solar collector device includes at least two reflecting devices which are used for reflecting the sunlight rays on the light receiving surface. The two reflecting devices are respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the light receiving surface. The two reflecting devices respectively have a plurality of reflective surfaces which are connected with each other, wherein the reflective surfaces have different inclination angles between each of the reflective surfaces and the reference plane. | 06-30-2016 |
20160197205 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR | 07-07-2016 |
20160197222 | Cooling System for High Performance Solar Concentrators | 07-07-2016 |
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20180025850 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT | 01-25-2018 |
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