Colored photovoltaic modules and methods of construction
US9281186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A colored photovoltaic module and method for its production, where the module includes: a photovoltaic cell; and an appearance modifying film, encapsulant or glazing; where the appearance modifying film, encapsulant or glazing includes: a light-control film; graphic material; a phosphor; a dichroic film; nano-particles; micro-dots; metal flakes; paint; an additive material for 3-D printing, Selective Laser Augmentation (SLA) or Selective Laser Sintering (SLS); or any combination thereof.
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