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Thin-film solar cell module

US6525264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thin-film solar cell module of a light transmission type includes a light-transmissive substrate; a front electrode layer; a rear electrode layer, and a photovoltaic conversion layer. The rear electrode layer, front electrode layer, and photovoltaic conversion layer are sequentially laminated on the light-transmissive substrate. A heat retention member covers the rear electrode layer, and a sealing layer is provided for sealing the rear electrode layer. In certain embodiments, the heat retention member has a light absorptance of 40% or more within a near-infrared wavelength range of 1,500 to 2,000 nm.

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