Roll-to-roll integration of thin film solar modules
US8153889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
Abstract
A photovoltaic module which has at least two solar cells, and a method and system to manufacture such photovoltaic modules. The solar cells are disposed on a surface of an insulating carrier film and an isolation structure is formed between the solar cells to electrically isolate them. A conductor structure such as conductive fingers and busbars is formed on the module. The fingers are formed substantially on the top transparent conductive layer of the cells and the busbar is formed substantially over the insulation structure. The busbar electrically connects the top transparent conductive layer of one of the cells to the conductive base of the other cell.
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