Schottky UV solar cell
US10809588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/543
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optically transmissive UV solar cells may be coupled to glass substrates, for example windows, in order to generate electricity while still providing suitable optical behavior for the window. The UV solar cells may be utilized to power electrochromic components coupled to the window to adjust or vary the transmissivity of the window. The UV solar cells may utilize a Schottky ZnO/ZnS heterojunction.
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