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Flexible solar array and method for fabricating the same

US10381499B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2016
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50

Abstract

A flexible solar cell assembly and methods for its manufacture are described. The flexible solar cell assembly comprises: solar cells comprising opposing top and back surfaces of different polarities, a contact at the top surface and a contact at the back surface; a flexible substrate; and conductive traces having end portions bonded to the top and bottom contacts of different solar cells so as to interconnect them in electrical series.

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