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Heterojunction wire array solar cells

US9263612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2011
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

This disclosure relates to structures for the conversion of light into energy. More specifically, the disclosure describes devices for conversion of light to electricity using ordered arrays of semiconductor wires coated in a wider band-gap material.

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