Method of fabricating a photovoltaic module of a substantially transparent construction

Patent · Tue Jan 22 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5518123

Dillard, P A; Fritz, W M; Lott, D R

A plurality of uniformly dimensioned photovoltaic cells is positioned in registered relation with a plurality of openings formed in a planar tool for affording access to the P contact surface of each of the cells the N contact surface of alternate cells are connected to the P contact surface of the cells interposed therebetween residue of solder flux is removed and to the N contact surfaces of the cells a transparent adhesivis applied. A common transparent cover plate is placed in engaged relation with the adhesive. A film is placed over the circular openings for hermetically sealing the openings, and a vacuum is established between the film and the cover plate for thus simultaneously forcing the cells into vacuum bonded relation with the cover plate.

• Assignee: U S Of America NASA Administrator Of
• Patent Number(s): US 4184903
• OSTI ID: 5518123
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
JUNCTIONS
MODULAR STRUCTURES
OPACITY
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
P-N JUNCTIONS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SEALS
SEMICONDUCTOR JUNCTIONS
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
VACUUM SYSTEMS