Thin-film photovoltaic power element with integrated low-profile high-efficiency DC-DC converter
US8058752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A photovoltaic device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the DC/DC converter are integrated into a photovoltaic package.
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