公开(公告)号：US20140166099A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14098918

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Hongbin Fang ,  Bo Li ,  Hsiu-Wu Guo ,  Bang Nguyen

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Crystalline photovoltaic (PV) cells and methods of manufacturing cells are described. One example method of manufacturing a PV cell includes depositing a plurality of first fingers on a crystalline silicon wafer. The first fingers extend in a first direction parallel to each other and comprise a substantially non-silver conductive material.

Abstract translation: 描述了晶体光伏（PV）电池和制造电池的方法。 制造PV电池的一个示例性方法包括在晶体硅晶片上沉积多个第一指状物。 第一指状物在彼此平行的第一方向上延伸并且包括基本上非银导电材料。

公开(公告)号：US09822466B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14087604

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Tirumani N. Swaminathan ,  John David Hilker ,  Salvador Zepeda

IPC: C30B15/12 ,  C30B15/00 ,  C30B29/06 ,  C30B11/00

CPC classification number: C30B15/12 ,  C30B11/002 ,  C30B15/002 ,  C30B29/06 ,  Y10T117/1052

Abstract: A system for growing an ingot from a melt includes an outer crucible, an inner crucible, and a weir. The outer crucible includes a first sidewall and a first base. The first sidewall and the first base define an outer cavity for containing the melt. The inner crucible is located within the outer cavity, and has a central longitudinal axis. The inner crucible includes a second sidewall and a second base having an opening therein. The opening in the second base is concentric with the central longitudinal axis. The weir is disposed between the outer crucible and the inner crucible for supporting the inner crucible.

公开(公告)号：US20170149373A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14949296

申请日：2015-11-23

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Rasool Aghatehrani ,  Martin Lee Smirl, SR. ,  Abhijeet Dinkar Sathe

IPC: H02S10/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02M7/44

CPC classification number: H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/563

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for dynamically controlling a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) inverters is provided. The method is implemented by a dynamic photovoltaic (DP) controller in communication with a user interface. The method includes receiving, from an electrical meter, an electrical value of a plurality of electrical values associated with an inverter of the plurality of PV inverters, where the electrical meter is associated with point of interconnection between the plurality of inverters and an electrical grid, calculating, an electrical metric based on the electrical value, generating, a command signal for the inverter based on the calculated electrical metric, transmitting the command signal to the inverter, the command signal configured to change an output power level of the inverter, and causing the inverter to change the power level via the command signal.

公开(公告)号：US20170016141A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14802712

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Tirumani N. Swaminathan ,  Jihong Chen

IPC: C30B15/04

CPC classification number: C30B15/04 ,  C30B15/00 ,  C30B15/02 ,  C30B27/02 ,  C30B29/06

Abstract: Production of silicon ingots in a crystal puller that involve reduction in the formation of silicon deposits on the puller exhaust system are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了在牵引器排气系统中涉及减少硅沉积物形成的晶体拉拔器中的硅锭的生产。

公开(公告)号：US09490743B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14289360

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Jonathan Reynolds ,  Morgan Davis Smith ,  Brian Gabriel Willkom ,  Christopher Thomas Needham

IPC: H02S40/34

CPC classification number: H02S40/34 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to integrated grounding for solar modules and electrical wire management, and more specifically, to grounding clips and tabs that are integrated into solar module racking systems.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及用于太阳能模块和电线管理的集成接地，更具体地说，涉及集成到太阳能模块支架系统中的接地夹子和接头。

公开(公告)号：US09391380B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13762416

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Ruel Davenport Little ,  Zachary Adam King

IPC: B65D5/50 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H02G5/06 ,  H01R9/22 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01R24/84 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/36

CPC classification number: H01R9/226 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01R23/27 ,  H01R24/84 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An electrical connector/cable harness includes an electrically insulative housing and first and second passageways extending from a first end of the connector/cable harness to a second end thereof, first and second electrically conductive wires disposed in the passageways, respectively, wherein the passageways and the wires therein reverse their dispositions in the connector/cable harness such that at the second end of the connector/cable harness the two wires are disposed oppositely to their disposition at the first end of the connector/cable harness.

公开(公告)号：US20160158721A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15044734

申请日：2016-02-16

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Alexis Grabbe ,  Pramatha Payra

IPC: B01J8/18 ,  C01B33/029

CPC classification number: B01J8/1809 ,  B01J8/1818 ,  B01J8/1827 ,  B01J19/0033 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00548 ,  B01J2208/00628 ,  B01J2208/00893 ,  B01J2219/00162 ,  B01J2219/00164 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  B01J2219/00198 ,  B01J2219/00202 ,  B01J2219/00213 ,  B01J2219/00218 ,  B01J2219/0022 ,  B01J2219/00231 ,  B01J2219/00995 ,  C01B33/027 ,  C01B33/029 ,  C01B33/03 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G05D7/00

Abstract: A gas decomposition reactor for the decomposition of a gas into a mixture of solid and gaseous by-products is disclosed. The gas decomposition reactor includes a reactor vessel, a Raman spectrometer, and a processor. The reactor vessel has an inlet for receiving inlet gas and an exhaust outlet for releasing exhaust gas. The Raman spectrometer is connected with the exhaust outlet for determining a chemical conversion within the reactor chamber and generating a corresponding signal. The processor is connected with the Raman spectrometer to receive the signal from the Raman spectrometer. The processor is capable of comparing the signal with a set of values and calculating differences between the signal and the set of values. The processor is connected with the inlet to regulate a flow of the inlet gas.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将气体分解成固体和气体副产物的混合物的气体分解反应器。 气体分解反应器包括反应容器，拉曼光谱仪和处理器。 反应器容器具有用于接收入口气体的入口和用于释放废气的排气出口。 拉曼光谱仪与排气口连接，用于确定反应室内的化学转化并产生相应的信号。 处理器与拉曼光谱仪连接以接收来自拉曼光谱仪的信号。 处理器能够将信号与一组值进行比较，并计算信号与值集合之间的差异。 处理器与入口连接以调节入口气体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US20160118933A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14892816

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： Miles C. Russell ,  Zachary A. King ,  Ruel D. Little

IPC: H02S40/32 ,  H02M7/44 ,  H02S40/34

CPC classification number: H02S40/32 ,  H02M7/44 ,  H02S40/34

Abstract: Alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) modules are described. In one example, an AC PV module includes a PV panel (100) having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of sides extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, a frame (104) adjacent the plurality of sides of the PV panel, a junction box (204) attached to the bottom surface of the PV panel, an inverter (214) adjacent the bottom surface of the PV panel, and at least one direct current (DC) conductor (206) extending from the junction box to the inverter. The DC conductor is prevented from contacting the frame and/or other grounded metal.

Abstract translation: 描述了交流（AC）光伏（PV）模块。 在一个示例中，AC PV模块包括具有顶表面，底表面和在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个边的PV板（100），邻近多个侧面的框架（104） PV面板，连接到PV面板的底面的接线盒（204），与PV面板的底面相邻的逆变器（214）和从该PV面板延伸的至少一个直流（DC）导体 接线盒连接到变频器。 防止DC导体与框架和/或其它接地金属接触。

公开(公告)号：US09281233B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14133893

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Libbert ,  Michael John Ries

IPC: H01L21/46 ,  H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L21/76254

Abstract: A method of preparing a monocrystalline donor substrate, the method comprising (a) implanting helium ions through the front surface of the monocrystalline donor substrate to an average depth D1 as measured from the front surface toward the central plane; (b) implanting hydrogen ions through the front surface of the monocrystalline donor substrate to an average depth D2 as measured from the front surface toward the central plane; and (c) annealing the monocrystalline donor substrate at a temperature sufficient to form a cleave plane in the monocrystalline donor substrate. The average depth D1 and the average depth D2 are within about 1000 angstroms.

Abstract translation: 一种制备单晶供体衬底的方法，所述方法包括（a）从所述单晶施体衬底的前表面将氦离子注入到从所述表面朝向中心平面测量的平均深度D1; （b）将氢离子从单晶供体衬底的前表面注入从前表面朝向中心平面测得的平均深度D2; 和（c）在足以在单晶供体衬底中形成解理面的温度下退火单晶供体衬底。 平均深度D1和平均深度D2在约1000埃以内。

公开(公告)号：US20160056760A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14463316

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Amitabh Singh ,  Andras Boross ,  Cheau-Long Ng ,  Stephen J. Voss ,  Anastasios Golnas

IPC: G01R31/40

CPC classification number: H02S50/00

Abstract: A method for performance ratio-based scheduling of solar system maintenance is implemented by a monitoring computing device. The monitoring computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The method includes receiving a plurality of production data associated with a solar system, determining at least one performance ratio based upon at least a portion of the plurality of production data wherein each performance ratio is associated with a range of expected performance values, validating the at least one performance ratio, determining that the at least one performance ratio is outside the range of expected performance values, and adjusting a maintenance schedule associated with the solar system based upon the at least one performance ratio.

Abstract translation: 一种用于太阳能系统维护的基于性能比的调度方法由监视计算设备实现。 监视计算机设备包括与存储器通信的处理器。 该方法包括接收与太阳能系统相关联的多个生产数据，基于多个生产数据的至少一部分来确定至少一个性能比，其中每个性能比与预期性能值的范围相关联， 至少一个性能比，确定所述至少一个性能比在预期性能值的范围之外，以及基于所述至少一个性能比调整与所述太阳能系统相关联的维护计划。