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Multilayer thin-film back contact system for flexible photovoltaic devices on polymer substrates

US9219179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2014
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/541
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A polymer substrate and back contact structure for a photovoltaic element, and a photovoltaic element include a CIGS photovoltaic structure, a polymer substrate having a device side at which the photovoltaic element can be located and a back side opposite the device side. A layer of dielectric is formed at the back side of the polymer substrate. A metal structure is formed at the device side of the polymer substrate.

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