Solar cell system having alternating current output
US4217633A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S136/291
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A monolithie multijunction solar cell is modified by fabricating an integrated circuit inverter on the back of the cell to produce a device capable of generating an alternating current output. In another embodiment, integrated circuit power conditioning electronics is incorporated in a module containing a solar cell power supply.
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