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Flexible photovoltaic apparatus

US10700227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2017
Grant dateJun 30, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flexible photovoltaic apparatus is provided including a photovoltaic device that includes an array of photovoltaic cells having a first end and a second end. The array extends in a first direction from the first end to the second end. The photovoltaic apparatus further includes a first fabric that includes an insulating fabric, a first conductor disposed in the insulating fabric and connected to the first end of the array, and a second conductor disposed in the insulating fabric and connected to the second end of the array.

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