Abstract:
Certain example embodiments relate to building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) or building adapted photovoltaic (BAPV) systems and components thereof. In certain example embodiments a component includes an asymmetric glass substrate that includes at least first, second, and third surfaces. The third surface can be laminated to a photovoltaic subassembly. The first surface can structured to be angled away from a vertical plane of a building at an angle of between 5 and 40 degrees. The first surface may be longer than the second surface.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an outside wall cladding element for cladding an outside wall (6). The outside wall cladding element comprises a structure (1) of a panel-shaped material and fastening elements to be mounted on the outside wall, in which the panel-shaped material comprises a zigzag or wave-shaped element (1), and is provided with a bottom side (4) and a top side (5), in which the bottom side and the top side of the zigzag-shaped element make an angle δ (delta) with one another which is in a range between 50 to 130 degrees, and in which a side (4) comprises a light-absorbing layer and another side (5) comprises a light-reflecting layer.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a building having outer walls with solar cells, and more specifically, to a building comprising side walls and roof panels. the building comprising: one pair of roof panels facing each other towards the center part of the building; and side walls, disposed as a pair facing each other, on the lower part of the roof panels, wherein each of the roof panels comprises a lattice-structured frame and a roof panel block joined thereto. The roof panel block is rotatably connected to the frame, and solar cells are disposed on each front and back sides of the roof panel block, thereby enabling the rotation of the roof panel block along the moving path of the sun, and the sunlight reflected from the front side of the roof panel block is incident on the solar cells disposed on the back side of the neighboring roof panel block. According to the present invention, the disposition of the solar cells on the roof panels or the outer walls of the building and changes in the external appearance of the building enhance the light collection efficiency of the solar cells, and make active responses possible with respect to the ventilation of the building and weather conditions.
Abstract:
Described are a cooperating solar energy collector panel and an energy converter, at least one of which is adapted to fit within a window opening. Preferably, the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are movable into or within the window opening to allow for the window to still be able to open to let in fresh air, or be free from obstruction to permit entry of light or a view to the outdoors when the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are not in use. In one version, the solar collector panel is adapted to be remote from the window opening, for example, on the top of an awning above the window opening. The bottom of the awning in this case may be adapted to contain an energy converter which may be moved into the window opening to distribute heat into a building.
Abstract:
A panel assembly for mounting to the facade of a building which includes a panel member having a longitudinal axis, at least one opening through the panel member for receiving a fitting which is operatively engaged to a connection assembly, and an anchoring assembly receiving the connection assembly and securing the same to the facade.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic roof structure is provided. The monolithic roof structure comprises a plurality of composite panels, photovoltaic modules and connectors, wherein the respective composite panels are comprised of an outer skin, an inner skin, and an insulation layer between the outer and inner skins, the photovoltaic modules are incorporated into the outer skin, and the connectors physically and electrically couple the composite panels to one another to form the roof structure.
Abstract:
본 발명에 따른 태양전지 모듈은 기판과, 상기 기판의 일면에 구비된 태양전지 패널과, 상기 태양전지 패널과 기판 사이에 형성된 보호층을 포함한다. 상기와 같은 발명은 태양전지 모듈 내에 진공 또는 불활성 가스를 사용하여 보호층을 형성함으로써, 태양전지 모듈에 수분이 침투하는 것을 효과적으로 방지할 수 있는 효과가 있다.
Abstract:
A presente invenção descreve azulejos, telhas e mosaicos, entre outros revestimentos cerâmicos, fotovoltaicos, e seu fabrico, para aplicação directa na arquitectura que incorporam de raiz os contactos metálicos (7) e a estrutura do tipo pin ou nip, singulares ou em multiestrutura (2, 3, 4) ou similar, de materiais semicondutores covalentes ou semicondutores iónicos, ou da sua combinação, capaz de gerar energia eléctrica de corrente directa quando exposta a uma radiação luminosa associada ao espectro do visível. A invenção compreende ainda o substrato e o seu tratamento superficial (6) e contactos eléctricos frontal (1) e posterior (5). As estruturas semicondutoras em consideração podem ser do tipo: silício nanocristalino ou polimorfo ou amorfo, em estrutura simples ou em multicamada; ou estruturas à base de óxidos semicondutores tipo p e n; ou ainda estruturas híbridas envolvendo os dois tipos de estruturas, singulares ou em multicamada.