Spherical shaped solar cell fabrication and panel assembly
US6355873B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
Abstract
A spherical shaped solar diode having an n-type substrate surrounded by a p-type layer of semiconductor material is disclosed. In addition, a plurality of hetero-junction super lattice structures are formed surrounding the p-type layer. The plurality of hetero-junction super lattice structures include alternating layers of Si and SeBeTe. The plurality of hetero-junction super lattice structures adapt the diode to convert higher energy light (as compared to 1.1eV light) to electrical energy. The diodes are formed into a solar panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a wire mesh to secure the diodes and electrically contact one electrode of each diode. A dimpled sheet is also used for securing the diodes and electrically contacting the other electrode of each diode. The diodes are positioned adjacent to the dimpled sheet so that when light is applied to the solar panel assembly, the diodes are exposed to the light on a majority of each diode's surface.
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