公开(公告)号：US20130118558A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13298178

申请日：2011-11-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/048

CPC分类号： H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01R13/72 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel Building Integrable Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules having one or more connectors that are movable between extended and retracted positions. Connector adjustment may be performed in the field, for example, during installation of a module. In certain embodiments, a connector includes a connector body and extension body. The extension body flexibly attaches the connector body to the module and allows the connector body to move with respect to the module edge. In an extended position, the connector body is positioned closer to the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a joiner connector for interconnecting with an adjacent module. In a retracted positioned, the connector body is positioned further from the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a jumper for interconnecting the conductive elements of the connector. In certain embodiments, a jumper does not protrude beyond the edge when connected to the connector body.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有一个或多个可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的连接器的新型建筑可积分光伏（BIPV）模块。 可以在现场进行连接器调整，例如在安装模块期间。 在某些实施例中，连接器包括连接器本体和延伸体。 延伸体将连接器主体柔性地连接到模块，并允许连接器主体相对于模块边缘移动。 在延伸位置，连接器本体位于更靠近边缘的位置，并被配置为与连接器连接器进行电连接以与相邻模块互连。 在缩回位置中，连接器主体定位成更远离边缘，并且被配置成与跳线电连接以互连连接器的导电元件。 在某些实施例中，当连接到连接器主体时，跳线不会突出超出边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20130098420A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13277509

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01R4/28

CPC分类号： H02S40/34 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355

摘要： Provided are novel interconnecting strips for electrically connecting building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules in a photovoltaic array. An interconnecting strip can be provided between a building structure and the BIPV modules, with electrical connections established by lowering the modules onto the strip previously positioned on the structure. The strip can includes two or more terminal groups aligned with different rows of BIPV modules. Each terminal group includes two or more connector terminals for connecting to the modules in that row. The interconnecting strip also includes leads extending between terminal groups and connecting connector terminals of different groups. In certain embodiments, terminal groups are offset with respect to adjacent groups to align with BIPV modules that are similarly offset to provide a moisture barrier. The interconnecting strip may be reconfigured in the field to provide different electrical connection schemes among BIPV modules.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于在光伏阵列中电连接建筑物可聚合光伏（BIPV）模块的新型互连条。 可以在建筑结构和BIPV模块之间提供互连条，其中通过将模块降低到先前位于结构上的条上而建立电连接。 条带可以包括与不同行的BIPV模块对准的两个或更多个端子组。 每个终端组包括用于连接到该行中的模块的两个或更多个连接器端子。 互连条还包括在端子组之间延伸的引线和不同组的连接端子。 在某些实施例中，端子组相对于相邻组偏移以与BIPV模块对准，其类似地偏移以提供湿气屏障。 可以在现场重新配置互连条以在BIPV模块之间提供不同的电连接方案。

公开(公告)号：US08399286B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12654185

申请日：2009-12-14

申请人： Timothy Kueper

发明人： Timothy Kueper

IPC分类号： H01L21/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/1896 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  H01L31/206 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521

摘要： A method of making a semiconductor device includes providing a web substrate, forming a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type over the web substrate, forming a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type over a first side of the first semiconductor layer, forming a first electrode layer over the second semiconductor layer, forming a handle web substrate over the first electrode layer, delaminating the web substrate from the first semiconductor layer after the step of forming the handle web substrate, where at least one opening extends through the first and the second semiconductor layers, and forming a second electrode layer over a second side of the first semiconductor layer such that the first and second electrode layers are in electrical contact with each other.

摘要翻译： 一种制造半导体器件的方法包括提供网状基板，在幅材基板上形成第一导电类型的第一半导体层，在第一半导体层的第一侧上形成第二导电类型的第二半导体层，形成第 在所述第二半导体层上方的第一电极层，在所述第一电极层上形成手柄网状基材，在形成所述手柄网状基材的步骤之后，将所述网状物基材从所述第一半导体层剥离，其中至少一个开口延伸穿过所述第一和第 第二半导体层，并且在第一半导体层的第二侧上形成第二电极层，使得第一和第二电极层彼此电接触。

公开(公告)号：US20120291848A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13108749

申请日：2011-05-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

IPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0482 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules include photovoltaic inserts for producing electrical power and supporting structures for mechanically attaching and supporting the insert with respect to a building structure, such as roof tops. The supporting structures may include ventilation ribs that form ventilation channels under the photovoltaic insert and, in certain embodiments, under other components of the module. These ribs may be used to provide mechanical support to the entire module. In specific embodiments, ventilation channels of one module are configured to coincide with ventilation channels of one or more other like modules and to form a continuous channel along the roof edge. The supporting structures may be used to form moisture barriers in between two modules, such as side glitters. In certain embodiments, supporting structures are separate components and are attached to the insert to form a module during fabrication or installation of the module on a building structure.

摘要翻译： 构建可积分光伏（BIP）模块包括用于产生电力的光伏插件和用于相对于建筑结构（例如屋顶）机械地附接和支撑插入件的支撑结构。 支撑结构可以包括在光伏插件下形成通风通道的通风肋，并且在某些实施例中，在模块的其他部件下形成通风肋。 这些肋可用于为整个模块提供机械支撑。 在具体实施例中，一个模块的通风通道被配置为与一个或多个其它类似模块的通风通道一致并沿着屋顶边缘形成连续通道。 支撑结构可用于在两个模块之间形成湿气屏障，例如侧面闪光。 在某些实施例中，支撑结构是分离的部件，并且在将模块制造或安装在建筑物结构上时，附接到插入件以形成模块。

公开(公告)号：US20120285513A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13225236

申请日：2011-09-02

申请人： Steven Croft ,  Kedar Hardikar ,  Whitfield Halstead ,  Shawn Everson

发明人： Steven Croft ,  Kedar Hardikar ,  Whitfield Halstead ,  Shawn Everson

IPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18

CPC分类号： H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/044 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L2224/33 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A method and apparatus for protecting a diode assembly of a photovoltaic module from compressive and tensile forces by providing at least one interior shielding element are provided. According to various embodiments, a photovoltaic module including a first encasing layer, a second encasing layer, at least one photovoltaic cell disposed between the first and second encasing layers, at least one shielded diode assembly disposed on the at least one photovoltaic cell and electrically connected to the at least one photovoltaic cell, and a pottant disposed between the at least one photovoltaic cell and the second encasing layer is provided. A localized shielding element may be used to shield the diode assembly.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种通过提供至少一个内部屏蔽元件来保护光伏组件的二极管组件免受压缩和拉伸力的方法和装置。 根据各种实施例，包括第一封装层，第二封装层，设置在第一和第二封装层之间的至少一个光伏电池的光伏模块，设置在至少一个光伏电池上的至少一个屏蔽二极管组件，并电连接 提供至少一个光伏电池，并且设置在所述至少一个光伏电池和所述第二包装层之间的电容器。 可以使用局部屏蔽元件来屏蔽二极管组件。

公开(公告)号：US20120267901A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13091989

申请日：2011-04-21

申请人： Paul Shufflebotham

发明人： Paul Shufflebotham

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  F03G6/06

CPC分类号： F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/25 ,  H02S10/12 ,  Y02E10/465 ,  Y02E10/725

摘要： A combination photovoltaic and wind power generation installation comprising at least one wind turbine and a plurality of photovoltaic arrays, wherein the photovoltaic arrays may be disposed around the at least one wind turbine such that the photovoltaic arrays are at least partially shaded a portion of the day by the shadow cast by the at least one wind turbine. Photovoltaic modules that are resistant to shading effects may be used to minimize the effects of shading by the at least one wind turbine. The combination photovoltaic and wind power generation installation may transmit power through a single transmission line.

摘要翻译： 一种组合的光伏和风力发电装置，其包括至少一个风力涡轮机和多个光伏阵列，其中所述光伏阵列可以设置在所述至少一个风力涡轮机周围，使得所述光伏阵列在所述一天的一部分中至少部分地被遮蔽 通过由至少一个风力涡轮机投射的阴影。 可以使用耐阴影效应的光伏模块来最小化至少一个风力涡轮机的阴影的影响。 光伏和风力发电装置的组合可以通过单个传输线路传输电力。

公开(公告)号：US08227287B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12904958

申请日：2010-10-14

申请人： Osman Ghandour

发明人： Osman Ghandour

IPC分类号： H01L21/301

CPC分类号： B23K26/36 ,  B23K26/066 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S438/94

摘要： Provided herein are methods and systems for scribing solar cell structures to create isolated solar cells. According to various embodiments, the methods involve scanning an excimer laser beam along a scribe line of a solar cell structure to ablate electrically active layers of the structure. A photomask having variable transmittance is disposed between the beam source and the solar cell structure. The transmittance is calibrated to produce variable fluence levels such that a stepped scribed profile is obtained. In certain embodiments, a front contact/absorber/back contact stack is removed along a portion of the scribe line, while a front contact/absorber stack is simultaneously removed along a parallel portion, with the back contact layer unremoved. In this manner, the scribe electrically isolates solar cells on either side of the scribe line, while providing a contact point to the back contact layer of one of the solar cells for subsequent cell-cell interconnection.

摘要翻译： 本文提供了划片太阳能电池结构以产生隔离的太阳能电池的方法和系统。 根据各种实施例，所述方法包括沿着太阳能电池结构的划线扫描准分子激光束以消融该结构的电活性层。 具有可变透射率的光掩模设置在光束源和太阳能电池结构之间。 透射率被校准以产生可变的注量水平，使得获得阶梯式刻划轮廓。 在某些实施例中，沿着划线的一部分去除前接触/吸收体/后接触堆叠，同时沿着平行部分同时去除前接触/吸收体堆叠，而后接触层不被去除。 以这种方式，划线器将划线两侧的太阳能电池隔离，同时向太阳能电池之一的背接触层提供接触点，用于随后的电池单元互连。

公开(公告)号：US20120097207A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US12908778

申请日：2010-10-20

申请人： Paul Shufflebotham ,  Todd Krajewski

发明人： Paul Shufflebotham ,  Todd Krajewski

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B37/12

CPC分类号： B32B38/1841 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2457/12 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： Provided are photovoltaic module assemblies configured for improved installation. The assemblies include frameless photovoltaic modules and retainers for supporting the modules on mounting structures. The retainers support the modules at least during cure of adhesive materials provided between the modules and the mounting structures. Once cured, the adhesive materials provide permanent support to the modules. The retainers may interlock with the mounting structures during installation or be integral components of the structures. In certain embodiments, retainers are used to control a gap between the modules and mounting structures. Retainers may be removable and collected after installation is completed. Alternatively, retainers may remain as parts of assemblies at least during some initial period. Retainers may be made from various degradable materials, such as biodegradable plastics, UV degradable plastics, and/or water soluble materials. Provided also are methods for installing frameless photovoltaic modules on mounting structures.

摘要翻译： 提供了配置用于改进安装的光伏模块组件。 组件包括无框光伏模块和用于在安装结构上支撑模块的固定器。 至少在模块和安装结构之间提供的粘合剂材料的固化期间，保持器支撑模块。 一旦固化，粘合剂材料为模块提供永久的支撑。 保持器可在安装期间与安装结构互锁或者是结构的整体部件。 在某些实施例中，保持器用于控制模块和安装结构之间的间隙。 安装完成后，保持器可以拆卸和收集。 或者，至少在一些初始阶段期间，保持器可以保持为组件的部件。 保持器可以由各种可降解材料制成，例如可生物降解的塑料，可UV降解塑料和/或水溶性材料。 还提供了在安装结构上安装无框光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120094422A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US12904958

申请日：2010-10-14

申请人： Osman Ghandour

发明人： Osman Ghandour

IPC分类号： H01L21/268 ,  B23K26/06

CPC分类号： B23K26/36 ,  B23K26/066 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S438/94

摘要： Provided herein are methods and systems for scribing solar cell structures to create isolated solar cells. According to various embodiments, the methods involve scanning an excimer laser beam along a scribe line of a solar cell structure to ablate electrically active layers of the structure. A photomask having variable transmittance is disposed between the beam source and the solar cell structure. The transmittance is calibrated to produce variable fluence levels such that a stepped scribed profile is obtained. In certain embodiments, a front contact/absorber/back contact stack is removed along a portion of the scribe line, while a front contact/absorber stack is simultaneously removed along a parallel portion, with the back contact layer unremoved. In this manner, the scribe electrically isolates solar cells on either side of the scribe line, while providing a contact point to the back contact layer of one of the solar cells for subsequent cell-cell interconnection.

摘要翻译： 本文提供了划片太阳能电池结构以产生隔离的太阳能电池的方法和系统。 根据各种实施例，所述方法包括沿着太阳能电池结构的划线扫描准分子激光束以消融该结构的电活性层。 具有可变透射率的光掩模设置在光束源和太阳能电池结构之间。 透射率被校准以产生可变的注量水平，使得获得阶梯式刻划轮廓。 在某些实施例中，沿着划线的一部分去除前接触/吸收体/后接触堆叠，同时沿着平行部分同时去除前接触/吸收体堆叠，而后接触层不被去除。 以这种方式，划线器将划线两侧的太阳能电池隔离，同时向太阳能电池之一的背接触层提供接触点，用于随后的电池单元互连。

公开(公告)号：US08134069B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12385572

申请日：2009-04-13

申请人： Neil M. Mackie ,  John Corson

发明人： Neil M. Mackie ,  John Corson

IPC分类号： H01L31/0256 ,  H01L31/18

CPC分类号： H01L31/0322 ,  H01L21/02425 ,  H01L21/02491 ,  H01L21/02568 ,  H01L21/02579 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521

摘要： A solar cell includes a substrate, a first electrode located over the substrate, where the first electrode comprises a first transition metal layer, at least one p-type semiconductor absorber layer located over the first electrode, an n-type semiconductor layer located over the p-type semiconductor absorber layer, and a second electrode located over the n-type semiconductor layer. The first transition metal layer contains (i) an alkali element or an alkali compound and (ii) a lattice distortion element or a lattice distortion compound. The p-type semiconductor absorber layer includes a copper indium selenide (CIS) based alloy material.

摘要翻译： 太阳能电池包括基板，位于基板上方的第一电极，其中第一电极包括第一过渡金属层，位于第一电极上方的至少一个p型半导体吸收层，位于第一电极上方的n型半导体层 p型半导体吸收层和位于n型半导体层上方的第二电极。 第一过渡金属层包含（i）碱金属元素或碱金属化合物和（ii）晶格变形元件或晶格畸变化合物。 p型半导体吸收层包括铜铟硒（CIS）基合金材料。