Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface opposite to the front surface; a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer and a third passivation layer sequentially formed on the front surface of the substrate and in a direction away from the substrate; where the first passivation layer includes a dielectric material; the second passivation layer includes a first SiuNv material, and a value of v/u is 1.3?v/u?1.7; and the third passivation layer includes a SirOs material, and a value of s/r is 1.9?s/r?3.2; and a tunneling oxide layer and a doped conductive layer sequentially formed on the back surface of the substrate and in a direction away from the back surface; the doped conductive layer and the substrate are doped to have a same conductivity type.

Abstract: An apparatus having a platform, a support beam, hinge point, and first rail. A first rod coupled to a first track. A first actuator coupled to the first rod. A first extender coupled to the first track. A first solar panel coupled to the hinge point and first extender. A second rail coupled to the support beam. A second rod coupled to the second track. A second actuator coupled to the second rod. A second extender coupled to the second track. A second solar panel coupled to the hinge point and second extender. A third rail coupled to the support beam. The third rail has a third track, a third rod coupled to the third track, and a third actuator coupled to the third rod. A third extender coupled to the third track, and a solar panel coupled to the hinge point and coupled to the third extender.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic panel packaging structure and method for the same. The packaging structure comprises a frame and a solar photovoltaic panel. The solar photovoltaic panel includes a first frame surface and a second frame surface with a receiving space and grooves formed therein. The a solar photovoltaic panel is installed in the receiving space and stacked on top of a first stop portion. The solar photovoltaic panel includes a first encapsulating layer, a second encapsulating layer. The first encapsulating layer includes a plurality of engaging strips extending along the edges of the solar photovoltaic panel, the engaging strips are respectively embedded in the corresponding grooves to hold the solar photovoltaic panel in place in the frame. Meanwhile, a third encapsulating layer extends to connect to the second frame surface. As a result, weight and thickness can be reduced while reducing multiple packaging passes and simplifying the assembly process.

Abstract: A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells arranged in an overlapping shingled manner and methods for assembling solar cells in a shingled manner. Solar cells in the module are electrically connected in series by front side ribbons and separate rear side ribbons. The front-side ribbons have a smaller cross-sectional width while the rear-side ribbons are thinner and wider.

Abstract: A floating solar photovoltaic system and a method for cooling a back surface of a photovoltaic panel are described. The floating solar photovoltaic system includes a rectangular float having a divided top platform and four interconnected walls, and a cross-shaped support configured to fit between the walls and holding four pontoons within openings formed thereby. An anchoring system maintains positional stability using concrete blocks interconnected by plastic-coated stainless-steel wires. A bi-facial solar photovoltaic panel is supported by the cross-shaped support, upon triangular braces, to generate electrical power from solar radiation. A waterproof control panel cabinet is also supported with the cross-shaped support. The floating solar photovoltaic system implements environmental monitoring through temperature and irradiance sensors, with data collection and wireless transmission capabilities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color solar cell module including a transparent substrate, a plurality of solar cells disposed on one side of the transparent substrate and each having a light receiving part, and a color layer disposed on a surface of each of the plurality of solar cells on an opposite side surface of the light receiving part.

Abstract: A thermoelectric cell includes a thermoelectric body including heat-utilizing power generating elements in each of which a thermoelectric conversion layer and a solid electrolyte layer are layered, and converting thermal energy into electrical energy, a conductive case including a first case body and a second case body which are combined in an insulated state and accommodating the thermoelectric body, an insulating member electrically insulating the first case body or the second case body and the solid electrolyte layer on a side surface of the thermoelectric body while electrically insulating the first case body and the second case body, and a compressible conductor accommodated in the case and compressed by being sandwiched between the thermoelectric body and the case. The first case body, the thermoelectric body, and the second case body are electrically connected in a stacked direction.

Abstract: A bridge that may include a first photovoltaic (PV) panel holder, a second PV panel holder; and a body. The body is movably coupled, via a first interface, to the first PV panel holder and is detacheably coupled to the second PV panel holder, wherein the body is configured to move between a first position to a second position when the second PV panel holder is detached from the body, wherein when positioned at the second position, a portion of the body extends above the first PV panel holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising (a) a front layer (1) arranged on the sunlight facing side of the photovoltaic module, wherein the front layer (1) comprises a first polypropylene composition, comprising a polypropylene, wherein the transmission of the front layer for light in the wavelength range of 350 nm to 1200 nm is on average at least 65% as compared to a situation without the front layer as determined according to ASTM D1003-13, (b) a sealing layer (2,4) which at least partly encapsulates a plurality of photovoltaic cells (3), wherein the sealing layer (2, 4) comprises a polyolefin elastomer composition comprising an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer and (c) a back layer (5), wherein the back layer (5) comprises a first reinforced polypropylene layer comprising a second polypropylene composition comprising a polypropylene and optionally a reinforcing filler, wherein the sealing layer is arranged between the front layer and the back layer.

Abstract: A thermoelectric material comprising carbon nanotubes and lignin. The carbon nanotubes are present as fibres and the lignin is present in pores and/or voids in the carbon nanotube fibres. The lignin may act as a dopant to increase the thermoelectric efficiency of the carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes in particular. A method of forming a thermoelectric material involving impregnating fibres of carbon nanotubes with lignin, is also provided. A thermoelectric element, a fabric and a thermoelectric device comprising the thermoelectric material are also provided. The thermoelectric material may be particularly useful for the production of wearable thermoelectric devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of solar cell technologies, and provide a solar cell, a method for preparing the same, and a photovoltaic module. The solar cell includes an N-type silicon substrate including a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface. The front surface includes a plurality of pyramid structures, the rear surface includes a plurality of grooves, and some of the plurality of grooves are sequentially arranged along one arrangement direction. The solar cell includes a passivation layer formed over the front surface, a tunneling dielectric layer formed over the rear surface, and a doped conductive layer formed over the tunneling dielectric layer. Embodiments of the present disclosure at least help improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell by changing a morphology of the rear surface of the N-type silicon substrate.

Abstract: An electrified container assembly and system is herein disclosed. The assembly includes a container, a first photovoltaic sheet, a battery array, electrified corner castings, electrified twist-lock connectors, and a container controller. The container includes multiple walls. The first photovoltaic sheet is mounted to a first wall of container, and the first photovoltaic sheet generates electricity from sunlight. The battery array is mounted in the container and electrically coupled to the first photovoltaic sheet. Each electrified twist-lock connector is disposed in a respective electrified corner casting and is designed to transmit generated electricity, data, or both to an adjacent container or a connection pad. The container controller is used for controlling the first photovoltaic sheet, the battery array, and the plurality of electrified twist-lock connectors.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solar cell string, a solar cell module, a manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof. The solar cell string includes at least two solar cells including first and second solar cells adjacent to each other; front and back surfaces of each of the at least two solar cells are respectively provided with a grid line, and the grid line on the front surface is connected with the grid line on the back surface by a solder strip, the first and second solar cells have an overlapping region, and the overlapping region is provided with a buffer pad covering at least one side surface of the solder strip located in the overlapping region, and the buffer pad is formed by a pad which is pre-arranged in the overlapping region and melted at high temperature.

Abstract: A thermoelectric element according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first substrate, a first buffer layer disposed on the first substrate, a first electrode disposed on the first buffer layer, a P-type thermoelectric leg and an N-type thermoelectric leg disposed on the first electrode, a second electrode disposed on the P-type thermoelectric leg and the N-type thermoelectric leg, a second buffer layer disposed on the second electrode, and a second substrate disposed on the second buffer layer, wherein at least one of the first buffer layer and the second buffer layer includes a silicone resin and an inorganic material, and the Young's modulus of at least one of the first buffer layer and the second buffer layer is 1 to 65 MPa.

Abstract: A system includes first, second and third photovoltaic modules on a rood. Each module includes an upper edge, a lower edge and at least one solar cell. Lower edges of the cells of the first and second modules are offset from lower edges of the first and second modules. Upper edge of the cell of the second module is offset from the upper edge of the second module. The upper edge of the cell of the third module is offset from the upper edge of the third module. The first module overlays the second module. The lower edge of the cell of the first module is substantially aligned with the upper edge of the cell of the second module. The second module overlays the third module. The lower edge of the cell of the second module is substantially aligned with the upper edge of the cell of the third module.

Abstract: There is provided a method of producing a photovoltaic device comprising a photoactive region comprising a layer of perovskite material, wherein the layer of perovskite material is disposed on a surface that has a roughness average (Ra) or root mean square roughness (Rrms) of greater than or equal to 50 nm. The method comprises using vapour deposition to deposit a substantially continuous and conformal solid layer comprising one or more initial precursor compounds of the perovskite material, and subsequently treating the solid layer with one or more further precursor compounds to form a substantially continuous and conformal solid layer of the perovskite material on the rough surface. There is also provided a photovoltaic device comprising a photoactive region comprising a layer of perovskite material disposed using the method.

Abstract: An optical device includes a nanostructure body which induces surface plasmon resonance when irradiated with light, an oxide layer which is in contact with the nanostructure body, an alloy layer which is in contact with the oxide layer and which is made of an alloy containing a first metal and a second metal that are different in work function from each other, and an n-type semiconductor which is in Schottky contact with the alloy layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic plant including a plurality of units each having at least one respective photovoltaic panel, a support structure of the plurality of units designed to support the latter at a distance from the ground (GR).

Abstract: A solar panel array includes at least one solar panel including a transparent substrate on which are mounted photovoltaic cells. A battery is electrically connected to the at least one solar panel, and a light is electrically connected to the at least one solar panel.

Abstract: Thermoelectric devices (TE) devices may be used to power wearable electronics, such as watches and sensors by harvesting heat from the body. These TE devices may fully power or partially power the wearable devices to extend a usage time, or to recharge a battery. In other example embodiments, TE devices can be used to provide heating and/or cooling. The TE devices can be integrated into garments such as clothes, vests, and armbands for outdoor and indoor environments. For outdoor environments, applications include, but are not limited to, sports such as golfing, bicycling, running, walking, training, soccer, hiking, and other outdoor activities related to occupations, such as construction, fire-fighting, military operations, law enforcement, farming, underground mining, and so on. In other example embodiments, TE devices can be used to provide thermal camouflaging for people and objects so as to not be seen by thermal imaging devices.