Encapsulants for photovoltaic modules
US9842951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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