US 2009/0014057 A1 · PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH INTEGRATED DEVICES

Abstract

One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

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Dependent claims

A photovoltaic module, comprising:

(A) a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and
(B) at least one device integrated into the module, wherein the device comprises:
(a) a sensor configured to detect a change in one or more parameters affecting at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells;
(b) a data storage device configured to record at least one parameter of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells;
or
(c) an indicator configured to display a status of at least one cell of the plurality of photovoltaic cells.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Photovoltaic modules with integrated devices

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Photovoltaic modules with integrated devices

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