Series interconnected photovoltaic cells and method for making same
Patent
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OSTI ID:6892444
A novel photovoltaic module and method for constructing the same are disclosed. The module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells formed on a substrate and laterally separated by interconnection regions. Each cell includes a bottom electrode, a photoactive layer and a top electrode layer. Adjacent cells are connected in electrical series by way of a conductive-buffer line. The buffer line is also useful in protecting the bottom electrode against severing during downstream layer cutting processes. 11 figs.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, MO (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- Assignee:
- Photon Energy Inc., Golden, CO (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5385614; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 8-058653
- OSTI ID:
- 6892444
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 6 May 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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