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Solar cell array with isotype-heterojunction diode

US7659474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2005
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50

Abstract

A solar cell array has at least one solar cell including a photovoltaic structure having a sun-facing front face and a back face, and having an active region, and an isotype heterojunction diode connected in electrical parallel with the active region of the photovoltaic structure.

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