Substrate and collector grid structures for integrated photovoltaic arrays and process of manufacture of such arrays
US7635810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/541
Abstract
A interconnected arrangement of photovoltaic cells is readily and efficiently achieved by using a unique interconnecting strap. The strap comprises electrically conductive fingers which contact the top light incident surface of a first cell and extend to an interconnect region of the strap. The interconnect region may include through holes which allow electrical communication between top and bottom surfaces of the interconnect region. In one embodiment, the electrically conductive surface of the fingers is in electrical communication with an electrically conductive surface formed on the opposite side of the strap through the through holes of the interconnect region. The interconnection strap may comprise a laminating film to facilitate manufacture and assembly of the interconnected arrangement.
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