Abstract: A flexible photovoltaically powered display, which may be utilized in a wide variety of display contexts including retail shelf systems, is described. The photovoltaic cell is preferably activated by ambient light (e.g., fluorescent or incandescent).
Abstract: The present invention relates to fullerene derivatives including a pendant group that may be reacted to prepare a composition including a plurality of covalently bound fullerenes. The pendant group may be a cyclic ether, such as an epoxide. The present invention also relates to compositions including reaction products of these fullerene derivatives and photovoltaic devices including such polymeric compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 12, 2008
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell Gaudiana, Savvas Hadjikyriacou, David Waller, Zhengguo Zhu
Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprising, a cathode layer, an electron donating layer, and an electron accepting anode structure comprising a collection region including one or a plurality of secondary collection regions attached to the collection region. The secondary collection regions of the anode preferably are in the shape of dispersed rod shaped branches extending within a continuous phase of the electron donating layer. The collection region is preferably located at a central point with respect to the secondary collection regions, to thereby provide a photovoltaic cell structure with improved charge collection and efficiency of operation.
Abstract: Photovoltaic cells containing electrically conductive particles in a electrode, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.
Abstract: The invention relates to an organically based photovoltaic element, in particular a solar cell comprising a photovoltaically active layer whose absorption maximum can be shifted into the longer wavelength region and/or whose efficiency can be increased.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 11, 2007
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Christoph Brabec, Pavel Schilinsky, Christoph Waldauf
Abstract: The present invention proposes an organic photovoltaic component, particularly an organic solar cell, whose electrode is implemented as unstructured and is provided with a passivation layer, so that the passivated electrode layer acts functionally as a structured electrode or electrode layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 2005
Date of Patent:
December 4, 2007
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Christoph Brabec, Pavel Schilinsky, Christoph Waldauf
Abstract: Photovoltaic cells containing a plurality of electrically conductive lines, as well as related systems, methods, modules, and components, are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 9, 2007
Publication date:
August 23, 2007
Applicant:
KONARKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventors:
Christoph Brabec, Jens Hauch, Pavel Schilinsky
Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprising, a cathode layer, an electron donating layer, and an electron accepting anode structure comprising a collection region including one or a plurality of secondary collection regions attached to the collection region. The secondary collection regions of the anode preferably are in the shape of dispersed rod shaped branches extending within a continuous phase of the electron donating layer. The collection region is preferably located at a central point with respect to the secondary collection regions, to thereby provide a photovoltaic cell structure with improved charge collection and efficiency of operation.
Abstract: Zwitterionic compounds, photovoltaic cell charge carrier layers containing such compounds, photovoltaic cells including such charge carrier layers, and related methods are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2007
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Kethinni G. Chittibabu, Savvas Hadjikyriacou, David Waller
Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the active card itself, constituting, if desired, part or all of its surface design.
Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to a method of scoring the coating of a first coated base material at a temperature sufficiently elevated to part the coating and melt at least a portion of the first base material. In a further embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of forming a photovoltaic module by scoring a coating of a first coated base material at a temperature sufficiently elevated to part the coating and melt at least a portion of the first base material; scoring a coating of a second coated base material at a temperature sufficiently elevated to part the coating and at least a portion of the second base material; and joining the first and second base materials to form a photovoltaic module.
Abstract: The invention relates to an organic solar cell comprising a photoactive layer consisting of two molecular components, namely an electron donator and an electrode acceptor, and comprising two electrodes provided on both sides of the photoactive layer, whereby an intermediate layer having an asymmetric conductivity is placed between at least one of the electrodes and the photoactive layer.
Abstract: A polymeric linking agent enables the manufacture of photovoltaic cells on flexible substrates, including, for example, polymeric substrates. Photovoltaic cells may be fabricated by a relatively simple continuous manufacturing process, for example, a roll-to-roll process, instead of a batch process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 13, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2006
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Kethinni G. Chittibabu, Russell Gaudiana, Bill Beckenbaugh, Lian Li, Michael Lee
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic cells that utilize a mesh electrode on at least one exposure side of the photovoltaic cell. Preferably, the mesh electrode is a metallic mesh. In one embodiment, the invention provides dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) having a wire mesh exposure side electrode and a photovoltaic material comprising a photosensitized interconnected nanoparticle layer. In one embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the cathode of the DSSC. In another embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the anode of the DSSC. In addition, embodiments are provided where wire mesh electrodes are used for the anode and the cathode of a DSSC.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2006
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell A. Gaudiana, Robert D. Eckert, Alan J. Montello, Edmund R. Montello
Abstract: Zwitterionic compounds, photovoltaic cell charge carrier layers containing such compounds, photovoltaic cells including such charge carrier layers, and related methods are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 30, 2004
Publication date:
September 29, 2005
Applicant:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Kethinni Chittibabu, Savvas Hadjikyriacou, David Waller
Abstract: An ultrasonic slitting device cuts and seals the edges of photovoltaic cells and modules to encapsulate the photoactive components in an environment substantially impervious to the atmosphere.
Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to various aspects of the use of one or more wires in conjunction with an adhesive strip to serve as an electrically conductive connector between the photoactive layers of a photovoltaic cell or module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 2, 2005
Assignee:
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Eckert, Russell Gaudiana, Lian Li, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello