Systems and methods for prevention of open loop damage during or immediately after manufacturing
US8415552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S136/293
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solar cell having an open loop voltage that approaches a critical voltage range when exposed to light. A circuit, connected to the solar cell, is configured to load the solar cell when the open loop voltage of the solar cell reaches a threshold within a predetermined range of the critical voltage range.
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