Flexible solar array and method for fabricating the same
US10164136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible solar array and a method for fabricating the same is provided. The flexible solar array may include a flexible backing substrate with conductive trace(s) formed thereon; solar cell subassemblies over the flexible backing substrate, each of the solar cell subassemblies at least including a solar cell; and an adhesive layer interposed between the solar cell subassemblies and the flexible backing substrate, and attaching the solar cells to the flexible backing substrate. The adhesive layer includes openings for exposing the corresponding conductive traces so that the exposed metal traces are adaptable to interconnect the solar cells of the respective adjacent solar cell subassemblies through the openings.
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