Photovoltaic device and method

Title: Photovoltaic device and method

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device ("PVD") and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.

Inventors:: Cleereman, Robert; Lesniak, Michael J.; Keenihan, James R.; Langmaid, Joe A.; Gaston, Ryan; Eurich, Gerald K.; Boven, Michelle L.

Issue Date:: 2015-11-24

OSTI Identifier:: 1226809

Assignee:: Dow Global Technologies LLC (Midland, MI) GFO

Patent Number(s):: 9,196,756

Application Number:: 14/604,204

Contract Number:: FC36-07GO17054

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2015 Jan 23

Research Org:: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Midland, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Org:: USDOE

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 14 SOLAR ENERGY

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