INTERCONNECTING THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES IN SHINGLE ARRANGEMENT

Abstract: photovoltaic devices can include photovoltaic cells can include a wafer foil having a first side and a second side, a front metal contact coupled to the first side, a back metal layer coupled to the second side, and a patterned layer coupled to the back metal layer. the patterned layer can include an electrically insulating region and an electrical conductor that contacts the back metal layer. the electrically insulating region can include a die attach film. multiple photovoltaic cells can be combined in a shingle arrangement to form an interconnected device wherein the front metal contact of one cell contacts the electrical contact of another cell. a die attach film can be used as the electrically insulating region to create the interconnected device without adding additional insulation between the cells. devices can include materials suitable for thermophotovoltaic applications.

Inventor(s): Jan Moritz Limpinsel, Jason Tolentino, Brett Michael Barnes

CPC Classification: H10F19/902 (No explanation available)

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