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Integration of bypass diodes within thin film photovoltaic module interconnects

US11631777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2019
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/549

Abstract

Thin-film solar cell modules and serial cell-to-cell interconnect structures and methods of fabrication are described. In an embodiment, a solar cell interconnect includes a bypass diode between adjacent solar cells to allow the flow of current around a single solar cell.

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