Solar panel design and methods for magnetic cleanliness
US11967661B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a solar cell array with a reduced magnetic field are provided. The systems include a plurality of solar cells arrayed on a first surface side of a substrate. The solar cells are electrically connected to one another in series by a first conductor structure at least partially disposed on the first surface side of the substrate, forming a solar cell or supply circuit. A second conductor structure in series with the solar cell circuit is at least partially disposed on the second surface side of the substrate, forming a return harness. The supply circuit and the return harness define current paths that are opposite one another, and that are separated from one another by the substrate. The first and second conductor structures can be formed from conductive traces on the first and second sides respectively of the substrate.
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