Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
US9618820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
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