公开(公告)号：US11451188B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US16990248

申请日：2020-08-11

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Bernardo Almy ,  Brian Edward Atchley ,  Garret Anthony Bautista

IPC: H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S40/36

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays with improved aesthetics and efficiency that can replace a conventional roof surface structure. These BIPV systems can utilize photovoltaic PV roof tiles defined as glass tiles having photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the roof tile. Such PV roof tiles can include one or more lapping features for interfacing with adjacent tiles and features for electrically connecting multiples tiles within a course to an external power optimizer. Such PV roof tiles can utilize stamped glass that is stamped to define these features within an integrated glass tile and can further include texture, striations on the glass tile and/or color matched back layers or various other components to obscure visibility of any embedded solar cells and provide a more pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US10778139B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15662241

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Bernardo Almy ,  Brian Edward Atchley ,  Garret Anthony Bautista

IPC: H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S40/36

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays with improved aesthetics and efficiency that can replace a conventional roof surface structure. These BIPV systems can utilize photovoltaic PV roof tiles defined as glass tiles having photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the roof tile. Such PV roof tiles can include one or more lapping features for interfacing with adjacent tiles and features for electrically connecting multiples tiles within a course to an external power optimizer. Such PV roof tiles can utilize stamped glass that is stamped to define these features within an integrated glass tile and can further include texture, striations on the glass tile and/or color matched back layers or various other components to obscure visibility of any embedded solar cells and provide a more pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US20180123504A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15662241

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Bernardo Almy ,  Brian Edward Atchley ,  Garret Anthony Bautista

IPC: H02S20/25 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S40/36

CPC classification number: H02S20/25 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0488 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays with improved aesthetics and efficiency that can replace a conventional roof surface structure. These BIPV systems can utilize photovoltaic PV roof tiles defined as glass tiles having photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the roof tile. Such PV roof tiles can include one or more lapping features for interfacing with adjacent tiles and features for electrically connecting multiples tiles within a course to an external power optimizer. Such PV roof tiles can utilize stamped glass that is stamped to define these features within an integrated glass tile and can further include texture, striations on the glass tile and/or color matched back layers or various other components to obscure visibility of any embedded solar cells and provide a more pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US10790777B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US15679687

申请日：2017-08-17

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edward Atchley ,  Andreas Meisel ,  Daniel Preston Flanigan ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  F24S25/35 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24S20/00

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized areas. The use of modules that replicate the look of individual roofing tiles (or shingles) can lead to a more efficient installation process. Further, modules can include flexible joints between the distinct tiles-sized areas, across which solar cells within the module are electrically connected. The flexibility granted to the modules also makes installation easier, and further improves the fatigue and strain resistance of the overall solar array for its operational life.

公开(公告)号：US20190058436A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US15679687

申请日：2017-08-17

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Edward Atchley ,  Andreas Meisel ,  Daniel Preston Flanigan ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized areas. The use of modules that replicate the look of individual roofing tiles (or shingles) can lead to a more efficient installation process. Further, modules can include flexible joints between the distinct tiles-sized areas, across which solar cells within the module are electrically connected. The flexibility granted to the modules also makes installation easier, and further improves the fatigue and strain resistance of the overall solar array for its operational life.

公开(公告)号：US20180130921A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15807480

申请日：2017-11-08

Applicant: Tesla, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Christopher Mayer ,  Brian Edward Atchley ,  Andreas Meisel

IPC: H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/049 ,  H01L31/0236 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/02366 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/049 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/1804 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. Micro louvered structures can be incorporated into photovoltaic (PV) stacks, such that light entering a PV stack that is reflected off of embedded solar cells is not directed out at angles at which a typical observer would normally view the PV stack or roof on which a solar array is installed. Further, portions of the micro louvered structures can be coated with reflective, refractive, dielectric, and/or colored films such that underlying solar cells within the PV stack are obscured from the sightlines of a typical observer.