Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for depositing doped and/or alloyed semiconductor layers, an apparatus suitable for the depositing, and products prepared therefrom.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 19, 2009
Publication date:
December 23, 2010
Applicant:
EPV Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Alan E. DELAHOY, Gaurav SARAF, Sheyu GUO
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses for photovoltaic modules, including frameless photovoltaic modules, to structural supports, such as various architectural elements. In addition, the present invention provides methods of mounting photovoltaic modules using the various apparatuses.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 10, 2009
Publication date:
March 11, 2010
Applicant:
EPV Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Edward N. Twesme, Salvatore G. Staiano, Ding Yu
Abstract: An insulating glass unit (IGU) is provided that includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first and second substrates are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other. The two substrates are hermetically sealed. A mini-junction device is positioned between the two substrates. The mini-junction device is at an edge of the two substrates without extending beyond their periphery. The mini-junction device houses an electrical coupling between a pair of wires and a pair of leads. A first end and the pair of wires and a first end of the pair of leads are coupled together. A second end of the pair of wires extends beyond the periphery of the substrates. A second end of the pair of leads extends through the first substrate. The IGU also includes a photovoltaic module coupled to the first substrate and electrically coupled to the second end of the pair of leads.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 2, 2009
Publication date:
November 5, 2009
Applicant:
EPV Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Kai Wm. JANSEN, Anthony VARVAR, Kathryn A. CARRIGAN, Hermann VOLLTRAUER
Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods of dehydrating glass substrates for use in photovoltaic modules, suitably by reacting moisture on the glass with organosilicon compounds. The invention also relates to methods of preparing thin film photovoltaic modules, which include dehydration of the glass substrates used in the manufacture of the photovoltaic modules.
Abstract: The present invention provides method of treating semiconductor surfaces (e.g., CIGS) using various solvents (including ionic solvents and eutectics), and methods preparing photovoltaic cells comprising treated CIGS materials.