AC Solar cell
US4577052A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S323/906
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An AC solar cell is provided by a pair of PN junction type solar cells connected in antiparallel between a pair of main terminals, and means for directing light alternatingly on the PN junctions to generate an alternating potential across the main terminals. AC electrical energy is generated without a DC to AC converter.
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