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Photovoltaic power modules and methods for making same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5713080
This patent describes a photovoltaic power module comprising in combination: an array of photovoltaic semiconductor crystal cells disposed in individual cell sites formed in a laminated substrate comprised of two electrically conductive sheets separated by an insulating sheet; a light transmissive lens sheet having an array of lenses formed therein disposed at a distance from and relative to the laminated substrate whereby radiation incident on the lenses of the lens sheet is focused onto the photovoltaic cells in the substrate; wherein the combined thickness of the lens sheet, laminated substrate and space therebetween is less than 2 inches.
Assignee:
Wattsun, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Patent Number(s):
US 4834805
OSTI ID:
5713080
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English