Flexible building-integrated photovoltaic structure
US9748894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1034
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improved BIPV materials configured to meet various long-term requirements including, among others, a high degree of water resistance, physical durability, electrical durability, and an ability to withstand variations in temperature and other environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the disclosed BIPV materials include modules wherein two or more layers of the module are configured to be joined together during lamination to protect edge portions of the top sheet and/or back sheet of the module, such as in the vicinity of any multi-layer vapor barrier structure(s) of the module.
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