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Encapsulants for photovoltaic modules

US9842951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2014
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A photovoltaic (PV) Module can include a substantially transparent cover, first encapsulant, a solar cell and a second encapsulant. The second encapsulant can be configured to allow thermal communication between the solar cell and a heat sink. Various configurations and methods of making the same are presented.

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