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Composite back reflector for photovoltaic device

US5296045A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1992
Grant dateMar 22, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/548

Abstract

A back reflector for a photovoltaic device includes an electrically conductive, textured layer and a reflective layer conformally disposed on the textured layer. The reflector may include a protective layer atop the reflective layer. The materials of the reflector are selected to be non-reactive under conditions encountered in the manufacture and use of the photovoltaic device.

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