Patents Examined by Tranh-Truc Trinh
  • Three-dimensional thin-film solar cells
    Patent number: 8084684
    Abstract: A three-dimensional thin-film solar cell 100, comprising a three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising a plurality of single-aperture or dual-aperture unit cells with emitter junction regions 522 and doped base regions 530, emitter metallization regions 525 and base metallization regions 532. Optionally, the three-dimensional thin-film solar cell may be mounted on a rear mirror for improved light trapping and conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Solexel, Inc.
    Inventor: Mehrdad Moslehi