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Thin-film photovoltaic power element with integrated low-profile high-efficiency DC-DC converter

US8058752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2009
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2030

Classification

  • 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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