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Thin film solar cell with nickel back

US4769086A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1987
Grant dateSep 6, 1988
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50

Abstract

A solar module of the type having at least two series connected solar cells which each include a transparent front-face electrode, a thin film photovoltaic device, and an aluminum back contact. A nickel film is provided over the aluminum back contact to provide improved resistance to degradation.

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