公开(公告)号：WO2012024557A3

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2011048359

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR INC ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  DAUSON DOUGLAS ,  LEE CHUNGHO ,  MILLS SCOTT ,  ROBERTS DALE ,  SHAO RUI ,  YANG YU ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BURROWS KEITH J ,  KRISKO ANNETTE

Inventor： BULLER BENYAMIN ,  DAUSON DOUGLAS ,  LEE CHUNGHO ,  MILLS SCOTT ,  ROBERTS DALE ,  SHAO RUI ,  YANG YU ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BURROWS KEITH J ,  KRISKO ANNETTE

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/1884 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1836 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A photovoltaic module may contain a front contact configured to transfer electrical current from the module.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块可以包含配置成从模块传送电流的前触点。

公开(公告)号：WO2012021884A2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2011/047735

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC. ,  BULLER, Benyamin ,  DAUSON, Douglas ,  LEE, Chungho ,  MILLS, Scott ,  ROBERTS, Dale ,  SHAO, Rui ,  ZHAO, Zhibo ,  BURROWS, Keith, J. ,  KRISKO, Annette

Inventor： BULLER, Benyamin ,  DAUSON, Douglas ,  LEE, Chungho ,  MILLS, Scott ,  ROBERTS, Dale ,  SHAO, Rui ,  ZHAO, Zhibo ,  BURROWS, Keith, J. ,  KRISKO, Annette

IPC: H01L31/0216

CPC classification number: H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1836 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A multilayered structure including a first barrier layer adjacent to a substrate, a barrier bi-layer adjacent to the first barrier layer, the barrier bi-layer comprising a second barrier layer and a third barrier layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer, and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer and method of forming the same. A multilayered substrate including a barrier layer structure having a plurality of barrier layers being alternating layers of low refractive index material and high refractive index material, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer. The multilayered structure may serve as a front contact for photovoltaic devices.

Abstract translation: 包括与衬底相邻的第一阻挡层，与第一阻挡层相邻的势垒双层的多层结构，包含第二阻挡层和第三势垒层的阻挡双层，与阻挡层相邻的透明导电氧化物层 双层和与透明导电氧化物层相邻的缓冲层及其形成方法。 一种多层基板，包括具有多个阻挡层的阻挡层结构，所述阻挡层是低折射率材料和高折射率材料的交替层，与所述阻挡双层相邻的透明导电氧化物层和与所述透明导电氧化物相邻的缓冲层 层。 多层结构可以用作光伏器件的前触点。

公开(公告)号：WO2011075579A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/060784

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC. ,  BULLER, Benyamin ,  GLOECKLER, Markus ,  LEE, Chungho ,  MCWILLIAMS, Scott ,  SHAO, Rui ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

Inventor： BULLER, Benyamin ,  GLOECKLER, Markus ,  LEE, Chungho ,  MCWILLIAMS, Scott ,  SHAO, Rui ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

IPC: H01L31/0288

CPC classification number: H01L31/022466 ,  H01L21/02425 ,  H01L21/02472 ,  H01L21/02483 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1836 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell with a doped buffer layer includes a metal oxide and a dopant

Abstract translation: 具有掺杂缓冲层的光伏电池包括金属氧化物和掺杂剂

公开(公告)号：WO2010088059A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：PCT/US2010/021052

申请日：2010-01-14

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC. ,  YANG, Yu ,  PASHMAKOV, Boil ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

Inventor： YANG, Yu ,  PASHMAKOV, Boil ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1884 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A photovoltaic device can include a semiconductor absorber layer with improved cadmium telluride orientation.

Abstract translation: 光伏器件可以包括具有改善的碲化镉取向的半导体吸收层。

公开(公告)号：WO2014152693A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/027626

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC. ,  BULER, Benyamin ,  DAMJANOVIC, Dan ,  GUO, Jing ,  HWANG, David ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

Inventor： BULER, Benyamin ,  DAMJANOVIC, Dan ,  GUO, Jing ,  HWANG, David ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

IPC: H01L31/0272 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/074

CPC classification number: H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/022483 ,  H01L31/073 ,  Y02E10/543

Abstract: A photovoltaic device is disclosed, the device having a zinc-containing layer, such as a ZnO 1-x S x layer, as a window layer, as part of a composite window layer, and/or as a buffer layer. Use of the ZnO 1-x S x layer improves an overall efficiency of the photovoltaic device due to improved optical transmission thereof as compared to CdS window layers, and due to a improved quantum efficiency of the photovoltaic device in the blue light spectrum due to the presence of the ZnO 1-x S x layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光电器件，该器件具有诸如ZnO1-xSx层的含锌层，作为窗口层，作为复合窗口层的一部分，和/或作为缓冲层。 与CdS窗层相比，ZnO1-xSx层的使用改善了光电器件的整体效率，并且由于光电子器件在蓝光光谱中的量子效率提高，由于存在 ZnO1-xSx层。

公开(公告)号：WO2013119555A3

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：PCT/US2013024755

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR INC ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  HWANG DAVID ,  MARINSKIY DMITRIY ,  KHATRI MUHAMMAD ,  ZHANG ZHENGJUE ,  WARD ALLAN III

Inventor： ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  HWANG DAVID ,  MARINSKIY DMITRIY ,  KHATRI MUHAMMAD ,  ZHANG ZHENGJUE ,  WARD ALLAN III

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: H01L31/0422 ,  B23P19/00 ,  F24J2/5209 ,  F24J2/5256 ,  F24J2002/4663 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Disclosed are photovoltaic module mounting assemblies with mounting clamps for connecting multiple photovoltaic modules into a photovoltaic array. One embodiment of the mounting assembly includes mounting clamps that are positioned on the mounting assembly parallel to the scribe lines of the module. Another embodiment of the mounting assembly uses mounting clamps that are configured to hold a portion of the module at a predetermined distance away from the photovoltaic cells of the module.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有用于将多个光伏模块连接到光伏阵列中的安装夹具的光伏模块安装组件。 安装组件的一个实施例包括安装夹具，其平行于模块的划线定位在安装组件上。 安装组件的另一实施例使用安装夹具，其被配置为将模块的一部分保持在远离模块的光伏电池的预定距离处。

公开(公告)号：WO2012040440A3

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2011052725

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR INC ,  LEE CHUNGHO ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  SHAO RUI

Inventor： LEE CHUNGHO ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  SHAO RUI

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/073

CPC classification number: H01L31/022466 ,  C03C17/3476 ,  H01L31/022483 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/03365 ,  H01L31/073 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T428/265

Abstract: A structure for use in a photovoltaic device is disclosed, the structure includes a substrate, a buffer material, a barrier material in contact with the substrate; and a transparent conductive oxide between the buffer material and the barrier material. The buffer material comprises at least one of CdZnO and SnZnO. The structure can be included in a photovoltaic device. Methods for forming the structure are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于光伏器件的结构，该结构包括衬底，缓冲材料，与衬底接触的阻挡材料; 以及缓冲材料和阻挡材料之间的透明导电氧化物。 缓冲材料包括CdZnO和SnZnO中的至少一种。 该结构可以包括在光伏器件中。 还公开了形成结构的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2012021593A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2011/047214

申请日：2011-08-10

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC. ,  BULLER, Benyamin ,  GLOECKLER, Markus ,  LEE, Chungho ,  SHAO, Rui ,  YANG, Yu ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

Inventor： BULLER, Benyamin ,  GLOECKLER, Markus ,  LEE, Chungho ,  SHAO, Rui ,  YANG, Yu ,  ZHAO, Zhibo

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/022466 ,  C03C17/2453 ,  C03C17/3417 ,  C03C2217/232 ,  C03C2217/94 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/5806 ,  C23C16/407 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device includes concurrently transforming a transparent conductive oxide layer from a substantially amorphous state to a substantially crystalline state and forming one or more semiconductor layers.

Abstract translation: 制造光伏器件的方法包括将透明导电氧化物层从基本上非晶状态同时转变为基本上结晶状态并形成一个或多个半导体层。

公开(公告)号：WO2011116097A2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2011/028671

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC ,  ZHAO, Zhibo ,  ROBERTS, Dale ,  YANG, Yu ,  DAUSON, Douglas

Inventor： ZHAO, Zhibo ,  ROBERTS, Dale ,  YANG, Yu ,  DAUSON, Douglas

IPC: H01L31/0392

CPC classification number: H01L31/1884 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayered structure may include forming a transparent conductive oxide layer including cadmium stannate adjacent to a substrate and annealing the structure in an annealing environment including a reducing agent at a temperature greater than 500 degrees C to crystallize the cadmium stannate.

Abstract translation: 制造多层结构的方法可以包括形成与基板相邻的含有锡酸镉的透明导电氧化物层，并且在包含还原剂的退火环境中在大于500℃的温度下对该结构退火以使锡酸镉结晶。

公开(公告)号：WO2013134762A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2013030186

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR INC ,  ZHAO ZHIBO ,  LEE CHUNGHO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  SHAO RUI ,  XIONG GANG

Inventor： ZHAO ZHIBO ,  LEE CHUNGHO ,  BULLER BENYAMIN ,  SHAO RUI ,  XIONG GANG

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0749

CPC classification number: H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0445 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543

Abstract: A photovoltaic module including a dielectric tunneling layer and methods of forming a photovoltaic module with a dielectric tunneling layer.

Abstract translation: 包括电介质隧道层的光伏模块和形成具有介电隧道层的光伏模块的方法。