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Semiconductor fiber solar cells and modules

US5437736A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1994
Grant dateAug 1, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 15, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

A semiconductor solar cell formed on a optical fiber or fibers, including layers of semiconductor materials surrounding an annular extent of each fiber. The cell is embedded into a superstrate which is a collimating lens. A method of manufacturing the cell and module are disclosed.

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