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Securing device for solar cells and method for securing solar cells

US9214591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2011
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49998
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for securing solar cells to glass surfaces, the securing device comprising a film of encapsulation material containing a plurality of holes and troughs in the film surface. Solar cells disposed on the film can be secured to a glass surface as a result of a vacuum being generated in the troughs and holes. The invention also relates to a method for securing solar cells in solar module production.

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