Methods For Improving Polymeric Materials For Use In Solar Cell Applications
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a solar cell module includes the use of low cost polymeric materials with improved mechanical properties. A transparent encapsulant layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of a front support layer. Interconnected solar cells are positioned adjacent a rear surface of the transparent encapsulant layer to form a solar cell assembly. A backskin layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of the solar cell assembly. At least one of the transparent encapsulant layer and the backskin layer are predisposed to electron beam radiation.
- Inventors:
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- Brookline, MA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
- OSTI Identifier:
- 879392
- Patent Number(s):
- 6586271
- Application Number:
- 08/780298
- Assignee:
- Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Marlborough, MA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01L - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
- DOE Contract Number:
- ZAF-5-14271-09
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Hanoka, Jack I. Methods For Improving Polymeric Materials For Use In Solar Cell Applications. United States: N. p., 2003.
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Hanoka, Jack I. Methods For Improving Polymeric Materials For Use In Solar Cell Applications. United States.
Hanoka, Jack I. Tue .
"Methods For Improving Polymeric Materials For Use In Solar Cell Applications". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/879392.
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abstractNote = {A method of manufacturing a solar cell module includes the use of low cost polymeric materials with improved mechanical properties. A transparent encapsulant layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of a front support layer. Interconnected solar cells are positioned adjacent a rear surface of the transparent encapsulant layer to form a solar cell assembly. A backskin layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of the solar cell assembly. At least one of the transparent encapsulant layer and the backskin layer are predisposed to electron beam radiation.},
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