20240057360. SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLAR CELL simplified abstract (Panasonic Holdings Corporation)
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SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLAR CELL
Organization Name
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Inventor(s)
TAKEYUKI Sekimoto of Osaka (JP)
SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLAR CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240057360 titled 'SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLAR CELL
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a solar cell with a sealed space containing a photoelectric conversion element, where the oxygen concentration is less than 10 ppm and the water vapor concentration is between 100 ppm and 5000 ppm.
- Solar cell with sealed space for photoelectric conversion element
- Oxygen concentration in sealed space less than 10 ppm
- Water vapor concentration in sealed space between 100 ppm and 5000 ppm
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in:
- Solar panels for residential and commercial buildings
- Portable solar chargers for electronic devices
- Solar-powered outdoor lighting systems
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Degradation of solar cell performance due to oxygen exposure
- Moisture damage to solar cell components
- Efficiency loss in solar cells exposed to high levels of water vapor
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved long-term performance and durability of solar cells
- Enhanced efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity
- Extended lifespan of solar cell systems
Original Abstract Submitted
a solar cell according to the present disclosure includes a support, a photoelectric conversion element, and a sealing member. the photoelectric conversion element is in a sealed space defined by the support and the sealing member. the photoelectric conversion element includes, in this order, a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode. an oxygen concentration in the sealed space is less than 10 ppm in terms of volume fraction, and a water vapor concentration in the sealed space is greater than or equal to 100 ppm and less than or equal to 5000 ppm in terms of volume fraction.
