公开(公告)号：US20070283997A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11451616

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: Bruce Hachtmann ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Bruce Hachtmann ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes a first photovoltaic cell, a second photovoltaic cell, and a collector-connector which is configured to collect current from the first photovoltaic cell and to electrically connect the first photovoltaic cell with the second photovoltaic cell. The collector-connector may include an electrically insulating carrier and at least one electrical conductor which electrically connects the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块包括第一光伏电池，第二光伏电池和集电器连接器，其被配置为从第一光伏电池收集电流并将第一光伏电池与第二光伏电池电连接。 收集器 - 连接器可以包括电绝缘载体和将第一光伏电池电连接到第二光伏电池的至少一个电导体。

公开(公告)号：US20090242029A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12383532

申请日：2009-03-24

Applicant: Puthur Paulson ,  Charlie Hotz ,  Craig Leidholm ,  Damoder Reddy

Inventor： Puthur Paulson ,  Charlie Hotz ,  Craig Leidholm ,  Damoder Reddy

IPC: H01L31/0256 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/1836 ,  C23C14/0629 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/54 ,  C23C14/562 ,  H01L31/073 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: The present invention discloses thin film photovoltaic devices comprising Group II-VI semiconductor layers with a substrate configuration having an interface layer between the absorber layer and the window layer to create improved junctions.The present invention also discloses methods for making and surface treatments for thin film photovoltaic devices comprising Group II-VI semiconductor layers with a substrate configuration to create devices with improved junctions.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了包含II-VI族半导体层的薄膜光伏器件，其具有在吸收层和窗口层之间具有界面层的衬底结构，以形成改善的结。 本发明还公开了用于制造和表面处理薄膜光伏器件的方法，该器件包括具有衬底配置的II-VI族半导体层以产生具有改进结的器件。

公开(公告)号：US20090014049A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11777393

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Ilan GUR ,  David Harris ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Ilan GUR ,  David Harris ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S40/38

Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes a first photovoltaic cell, a second photovoltaic cell and an energy storage device, such as a battery or capacitor, integrated into the module.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块包括集成到模块中的第一光伏电池，第二光伏电池和诸如电池或电容器的能量存储装置。

公开(公告)号：US08697980B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11812515

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/0512 ,  H01L27/1421 ,  H01L31/0443 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module has a plurality of photovoltaic cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, a collector-connector configured to collect a current from the first photovoltaic cell and electrically connect the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell and at least one diode configured to bypass at least one of the photovoltaic cells. Another photovoltaic module has a plurality of cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, such that the first photovoltaic cell contains an active portion and a shaded portion, that is configured as a diode bypassing the second photovoltaic cell. Methods of making photovoltaic modules that incorporate bypass diodes are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个光伏电池，集电器 - 连接器被配置为收集来自第一光伏电池的电流并将第一光伏电池电连接到第二光伏电池和至少一个 配置成绕过至少一个光伏电池的二极管。 另一光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个电池，使得第一光伏电池包含有源部分和阴影部分，其被配置为绕过第二光伏电池的二极管。 还提供了制造并入旁路二极管的光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110108087A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US13006943

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和从传感器，数据存储装置和指示器中选择的至少一个装置。 另一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和被配置为用作电磁辐射天线的柔性电路。 还公开了使用这种光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090014057A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11777391

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/058

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和从传感器，数据存储装置和指示器中选择的至少一个装置。 另一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和被配置为用作电磁辐射天线的柔性电路。 还公开了使用这种光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080314432A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11812515

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/0512 ,  H01L27/1421 ,  H01L31/0443 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module has a plurality of photovoltaic cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, a collector-connector configured to collect a current from the first photovoltaic cell and electrically connect the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell and at least one diode configured to bypass at least one of the photovoltaic cells. Another photovoltaic module has a plurality of cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, such that the first photovoltaic cell contains an active portion and a shaded portion, that is configured as a diode bypassing the second photovoltaic cell. Methods of making photovoltaic modules that incorporate bypass diodes are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个光伏电池，集电器 - 连接器被配置为收集来自第一光伏电池的电流并将第一光伏电池电连接到第二光伏电池和至少一个 配置成绕过至少一个光伏电池的二极管。 另一光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个电池，使得第一光伏电池包含有源部分和阴影部分，其被配置为绕过第二光伏电池的二极管。 还提供了制造并入旁路二极管的光伏模块的方法。