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Series-connected photovoltaic array and method of making same

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OSTI ID:6499578

A photovoltaic array comprises a continuous semiconductor body with a plurality of spaced apart first and second electrical contacts on respective opposed surfaces of the body, thereby forming a plurality of photovoltaic cells with the cells series-connected to provide a higher output voltage. The invention is a series-connected array wherein the series connection between a pair of adjacent photovoltaic cells comprises a plurality of openings extending through the semiconductor body with an electrical contact of one cell extending into the plurality of openings to provide a connection with an opposed electrical contact of the next adjacent cell.

Assignee:
RCA Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4532371
OSTI ID:
6499578
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English