Interconnected silicon film solar cell array
US5266125A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
Abstract
A plurality of thin polycrystalline silicon solar cells formed on a ceramic substrate and which are electrically series connected to form a monolithically interconnected submodule. Adjacent solar cells are electrically separated by a vertical trench and electrically connected by interconnects located below the light receiving surface of each solar cell. The submodules are provided with external electrical contacts for electrically connecting into a photovoltaic module assembly.
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