High efficiency configuration for solar cell string
US11595000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/547
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high efficiency configuration for a string of solar cells comprises series-connected solar cells arranged in an overlapping shingle pattern. Front and back surface metallization patterns may provide further increases in efficiency.
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