Abstract: Methods for forming electrically conductive heated dielectric panels are provided. The panels are utilized for warming objects and/or insuring unobstructed viewing through the panels by removing moisture. The methods include depositing electrically conductive metal bus bars onto the dielectric panel, onto which panel a conductive coating has previously been disposed. The conductive metal bus bars are deposited onto the coated dielectric panel through the use of a circularly rotating or an inline heating head and mask apparatus, in combination with an oxyacetylene or a plasma device. A metallic tab, which extends from the panel peripheral edge, is brought into electrical contact with each conductive metal bus bar for external electrical connectivity.

Abstract: Glass solar panels are provided for producing the panels, which convert light into electricity for storage or powering electrical loads. The panels can also be used as architectural building elements. Included in the panels are electricity generating solar layers that are deposited between bus bars and on conductive coatings that have been previously deposited on the panels. The electricity is transmitted externally by metallic tabs that have been deposited on the bus bars. Subsequently, the tabs are electrically attached to glazing channels, which are electrical connection means for storage and loads. The bus bars, which preferably are copper, are deposited on the coated glass through a novel circularly rotating or inline heating head and mask apparatus. Depending on the application, this assemblage could be configured as insulated glass (IG) units, laminated glass panels, or panel combinations.