Substrate and collector grid structures for integrated series connected photovoltaic arrays and process of manufacture of such arrays
US7989693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12049
Abstract
The invention teaches novel structure and methods for producing electrical current collectors and electrical interconnection structure. Such articles find particular use in facile production of modular arrays of photovoltaic cells. The current collector and interconnecting structures may be initially produced separately from the photovoltaic cells thereby allowing the use of unique materials and manufacture. Subsequent combination of the structures with photovoltaic cells allows facile and efficient completion of modular arrays. Methods for combining the collector and interconnection structures with cells and final interconnecting into modular arrays are taught.
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