Photovoltaic modules comprising light directing mediums and methods of making the same
US9972734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to photovoltaic modules and methods of making photovoltaic modules. One exemplary photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell spaced apart from one another to form an area that is free of photovoltaic cells; an electrical connector connecting at least the first and second photovoltaic cells; and a light directing medium positioned on at least a portion of the first photovoltaic cell.
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