Solar photovoltaic blinds and curtains for residential and commercial buildings
US11867431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Solar photovoltaic window blind slats for power generation from internal and external light sources are provided are provided. A plurality of solar cells are attached to at least two sides of a slat core. Distributed maximum power point tracking optimizer components are associated with each solar cell. The solar cells and corresponding distributed maximum power point tracking optimizer components on each slat side are connected in electrical series.
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