System and method for packaging photovoltaic roof tiles
US10560049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One embodiment can provide a photovoltaic roof module. The photovoltaic roof module can include a plurality photovoltaic roof tiles. A respective photovoltaic roof tile can include a glass front cover, a back cover that includes glass of photovoltaic backsheet, and a plurality of photovoltaic structures encapsulated between the glass front cover and the back cover by an encapsulant. The photovoltaic roof tile can be configured to function as a roof tile when placed on a rooftop of a building, thereby protecting the building from weather elements.
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