Systems and methods for passively cooling photovoltaic modules
US10720881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly includes a photovoltaic module including a solar cell and a cooling system including a heat pipe adapted to dissipate heat from the solar cell. A method includes dissipating heat from the solar cell using the heat pipe. The photovoltaic module may be disposed on a vehicle to convert solar energy into electricity.
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