Structuring of a photovoltaic apparatus
US12002895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A photovoltaic apparatus is provided including a back sheet and a photovoltaic device disposed over the back sheet. The photovoltaic device includes an array of photovoltaic cells extending in a first direction; and a plurality of serial interconnects having a length that extends in a second direction, wherein each serial interconnect is disposed between and electrically connects consecutive photovoltaic cells of the array. The photovoltaic apparatus further includes a front sheet disposed over the photovoltaic device, the front sheet having a plurality of structures, wherein each structure has one or more edges aligned with one of the serial interconnects.
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