Abstract: A thermoradiative device for generating power includes a thermoradiative element having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the thermoradiative element is a semiconductor material having a bandgap energy Eg. The device includes a thermal conductive element having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is arranged to face the bottom surface of the thermoradiative element, and the first surface is a structured surface having a periodic structure, wherein the structured surface is separated from the bottom surface with a distance d to establish near-field resonance between the bottom surface and the structured surface. The device further includes supporters configured to bond the thermoradiative element and the thermal conductive element.

Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated from the functional layer in a base plate surface direction. The barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) includes lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) in an outer surface aligned with the base plate surface direction. These lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) are sealed by an exposing part seal (15). The lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) and the electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated in the base plate surface direction.

Abstract: A power battery and a power battery top cap structure for a power battery are provided. The power battery top cap structure includes first and second electrode assemblies, a lower insulation member, a top cap piece, and an abutment member. Both the first and second electrode assemblies are fixed on the top cap piece. The lower insulation member is fixed below the top cap piece. The lower insulation member includes, along an X axis, a snapping portion and a connecting portion. The abutment member extends along a Y axis and abuts between the connecting portion and the top cap piece so that a minimum distance between the connecting portion and the top cap piece along the Z axis is G3, where G3>0. G3 may be greater than a minimum distance between the connecting portion and the top cap piece when the lower insulation member is fixed without the abutment member.

Abstract: A solar cell can include a photoelectric conversion unit including a semiconductor substrate, a tunneling layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, a first conductive type region and a second conductive type region disposed on the tunneling layer at a same side of the semiconductor substrate, and a barrier region disposed between the first and second conductive type regions; and an electrode disposed on the photoelectric conversion unit and including an adhesive layer disposed on the first and second conductive type regions, and an electrode layer disposed on the adhesive layer, in which the adhesive layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is greater than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the photoelectric conversion unit and is less than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the electrode layer.

Abstract: A remotely-deployed benthic microbial fuel cell is provided, as well as a method for deploying the benthic microbial fuel cell. The remotely-deployed benthic microbial fuel cell has a mooring that includes a base unit, and a plurality of flukes mounted to a perimeter of a bottom portion of the base unit, the plurality of flukes being preconfigured to automatically move from a stored position to a deployed position. The benthic microbial fuel cell includes an anode that is mounted to the bottom portion of the base unit, and isolated from oxygenated water in an anoxic chamber by the plurality of flukes when in the deployed position. The benthic microbial fuel cell further includes a cathode that is attached to the base unit outside the anoxic chamber, where the cathode stays in oxygenated water when the remotely-deployed bottom mooring is deployed.

Abstract: A method of forming a photovoltaic device that includes ion implanting a first conductivity type dopant into first regions of a semiconductor layer of an SOI substrate, wherein the first regions are separated by a first pitch; and ion implanting a second conductivity type dopant into second regions of the semiconductor layer of the SOI substrate. The second regions are separated by a second pitch. Each second conductivity type implanted region of the second regions is in direct contact with first conductivity type implanted region of the first regions to provide a plurality of p-n junctions, and adjacent p-n junctions are separated by an intrinsic portion of the semiconductor layer to provide P-I-N cells that are horizontally oriented.

Abstract: A composition including a first compound is disclosed. The first compound is capable of functioning as a phosphorescent emitter in an organic light emitting device at room temperature; wherein the first compound has at least one aromatic ring and at least one substituent R; wherein each of the at least one R is an organic group having at least two atoms of X; wherein each X is independently selected from the group consisting of Si, and Ge; and wherein each of the at least one R is directly bonded to one of the aromatic rings.

Abstract: Each of a first outside plate and a second outside plate includes bent portions at its both ends in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which a low-temperature fluid flows. The bent portions of the first outside plate and the bent portions of the second outside plate are respectively welded together in a resiliently deformed state to approach each other. The bent portions of the first outside plate and the bent portions of the second outside plate are respectively welded together to generate stress to press a first power generation module and a second power generation module on a duct.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack configured to have a structure in which two or more battery modules, each of which includes a plurality of battery cells or unit modules which can be charged and discharged, are arranged such that the battery modules are mounted in a space defined between a pack housing and a base plate, the battery pack including the base plate on which the arranged battery modules are loaded, a sensing assembly mounted at upper ends of the battery modules for detecting voltage of the battery modules, a pair of tension bars mounted at the upper ends of the battery modules in a direction in which the battery modules are arranged for supporting the battery modules, a battery management system (BMS) mounted at an outside of an outermost one of the battery modules in a state in which the BMS is adjacent to the outermost one of the battery modules, the pack housing for surrounding the battery modules and the BMS, a lower end of the pack housing being coupled to the base plate, and a spacer dispo

Abstract: An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: wherein in Formula 1, CY1, R1 to R3, R11 to R13, R21, and b1 are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: An expandable photovoltaic submodule comprises an adapter. The adapter comprises: an upper level port, wherein the upper level port comprises a front-positive terminal, a front-negative terminal, a first rear-positive terminal, and a first rear-negative terminal; a lower level port, wherein the lower level port comprises a second rear-positive terminal and a second rear-negative terminal; a first solar cell port, wherein the first solar cell port comprises a cell positive terminal and a cell negative terminal; and a plurality of potential lines coupled to the upper level port, the lower level port, and the first solar cell port, wherein the plurality of potential lines are adapted to series or parallel connections of at least two levels.

Abstract: A solar cell element includes a semiconductor substrate, a passivation layer, and a collecting electrode. The semiconductor substrate has a first surface and a second surface that faces in an opposite direction to the first surface. The passivation layer is positioned on the second surface. The collecting electrode is positioned on or above the passivation layer. The passivation layer has a plurality of first holes each penetrating through the passivation layer. The collecting electrode includes a plurality of connection portions and a plurality of second holes. The plurality of connection portions are positioned in connection with the second surface in the plurality of first holes. Each of the plurality of second holes penetrates through the collecting electrode and includes a curved peripheral edge portion in plan view.

Abstract: An electrochemical sensor is provided which may be formed using micromachining techniques commonly used in the manufacture of integrated circuits. This is achieved by forming microcapillaries in a silicon substrate and forming an opening in an insulating layer to allow environmental gases to reach through to the top side of the substrate. A porous electrode is printed on the top side of the insulating layer such that the electrode is formed in the opening in the insulating layer. The sensor also comprises at least one additional electrode. The electrolyte is then formed on top of the electrodes. A cap is formed over the electrodes and electrolyte. This arrangement may easily be produced using micromachining techniques.

Abstract: In the case where a film, which has lower strength than a metal can, is used as an exterior body of a secondary battery, a current collector provided in a region surrounded by the exterior body, an active material layer provided on a surface of the current collector, or the like might be damaged when force is externally applied to the secondary battery. A secondary battery that is durable even when force is externally applied thereto is provided. A cushioning material is provided in a region surrounded by an exterior body of a secondary battery. Specifically, a cushioning material is provided on the periphery of a current collector such that a sealing portion of an exterior body (film) is located outside the cushioning material.

Abstract: A solar tracker array has solar modules that may be configured to operate as a wind fence according to a wind characteristic.

Abstract: A photovoltaic phase change battery system for converting intermittent solar power into day and night electrical power is disclosed. A photovoltaic array is pointed toward a solar energy source, such as Earth's sun during daytime operation, where a portion of the electricity generated is used to convert a pool of phase change material to a molten state. During night time operation the photovoltaic array is pointed at the phase change material to receive photons from thermal radiation and continue the electricity generating process.

Abstract: A distributed torque, single axis solar tracking system includes a plurality of spaced apart mounting posts with selected posts having an electrically controlled actuator mounted thereon. A torque structure extends between the actuators to distribute rotational torque on the torque structure. A plurality of solar panels is connected to the torque structure. Electrical apparatus is coupled to each actuator and designed to be coupled to a power source so that when the electrical apparatus is coupled to the power source, the plurality of actuators is energized to rotate simultaneously a desired amount. Whereby the plurality of solar panels is rotated the desired amount as the plurality of actuators rotates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solar power system and method of monitoring a solar power system. The system comprises one or more stationary solar energy modules supported by a support structure, at least one sensor connected to at least one of the stationary solar energy modules or to the support structure for providing measurement data, and a data transfer unit (16) functionally connected to the sensor for receiving the measurement data and adapted to transmit said measurement data to data analysis unit. According to the invention, the at least one sensor is an acceleration sensor adapted to measure acceleration of said at least one stationary solar energy module or the support structure as the measurement data. The invention allows for detecting mechanical failures caused by environmental factors, for example, in stationary solar power plants at an early stage.

Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic cell including a sun tracker, a top surface configured to generate electrical energy from the incident sunlight, and a bottom surface configured to thermally dispel heat generated by the photovoltaic cell; at least one mirror including a reflective surface; a plurality of actuators securing the at least one mirror the photovoltaic cell; at least one actuator pump connected to the plurality of actuators and configured to extend or retract the plurality of actuators and adjust the distance of the at least one mirror from the top surface; a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic cell; and a fluid pump connected to the heat exchanger and configured to circulate the fluid through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A prismatic battery stack includes a first lithium-ion battery cell and a second lithium-ion battery cell. The battery stack also includes a first channel disposed around the first lithium-ion battery cell and the second lithium-ion battery cell. The battery stack includes a second channel disposed around the first lithium-ion battery cell and the second lithium-ion battery cell. The first channel and the second channel serve as heat sinks.