Photovoltaic modules with improved reliability
US8207440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A solar module includes a protective shell with at least two sealed sections formed by moisture barrier sealants. Each sealed section is separated from the adjacent sections and includes at least a portion of a solar cell. In this sectioned configuration, any local defect through the protective shell will only affect the performance of the portions of the solar cells within a particular section that contains this defect and will not affect the portions of the solar cells that are in other sections.
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