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US 2015/0311371 A1Published application
Method for quick self interconnection of photovoltaic cell arrays and panels
AssigneeHelion Concepts, Inc.
InventorSudarshan Krishnamoorthy
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Abstract
Interconnectable solar photovoltaic appliance that can be connected to each other and other derivative products in multiple series and parallel configurations to supply a specific amount of electrical power to an application requiring electrical energy. The resultant design is modular and expandable. Examples include photovoltaic appliances that are variable in size in shape so as to accommodate the spatial constraints and power requirements of their intended applications.
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A modular solar cell assembly comprising:
- a solar cell structure for receiving solar energy and converting the solar energy into electricity;
- an insulating layer;
- an interconnect layer;
- a backing layer;
- and
- a plurality of connectors each having a polarity, including a first connector of a positive polarity and a second connector of a negative polarity, which are connected to the solar cell structure by the interconnect layer such that, when the solar cell structure is irradiated with solar energy, the first connector receives a positive voltage relative to the second connector from the solar cell structure;
- wherein the plurality of connectors are configured for repeatable connection and disconnection to connectors on one or more adjacent modular solar cell assemblies of like design without soldering thereto.
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A modular solar cell assembly comprising:
- a solar cell structure for receiving solar energy and converting the solar energy into electricity;
- an insulating layer;
- an interconnect layer;
- a backing layer;
- at least first and second connectors configured, relative to the interconnect layer, to enable coupling of the modular solar cell assembly in series with one or more other modular solar cell assemblies;
- and
- at least third and fourth connectors configured, relative to the interconnect layer, to enable coupling of the modular solar cell assembly in parallel with one or more other modular solar cell assemblies.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.