Abstract: A reflective photovoltaic solar concentration system is formed by a primary reflecting mirror (1) changing the direction of the light beams entering the system and redirecting the beams toward a secondary reflecting mirror (2), changing again the direction of the received light beams and redirecting them toward a tertiary optical element (3), which in turn transmits the received light beams to a photovoltaic receiver. The tertiary optical element (3) has a convex-curved input face (4) of circular section, and truncated pyramid section (5) which transmits the received light beams by complete internal reflection to a photovoltaic receiver. The leading end (6) of the truncated pyramid section (5) has, immediately after the input face (4), a circular cross-section (6) which is progressively transformed into a square cross-section until reaching the trailing end (7) of the truncated pyramid section (5).

Abstract: An electronic device module comprising: A. At least one electronic device, e.g., a solar cell, and B. A polymeric material in intimate contact with at least one surface of the electronic device, the polymeric material comprising (1) a polyolefin copolymer with at least one of (a) a density of less than about 0.90 g/cc, (b) a 2% secant modulus of less than about 150 megaPascal (mPa) as measured by ASTM D-882-02), (c) a melt point of less than about 95 C, (d) an ?-olefin content of at least about 15 and less than about 50 wt % based on the weight of the polymer, (e) a Tg of less than about ?35 C, and (f) a SCBDI of at least about 50, (2) optionally, free radical initiator, e.g., a peroxide or azo compound, or a photoinitiator, e.g., benzophenone, and (3) optionally, a co-agent. Typically, the polyolefin copolymer is an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer. Optionally, the polymeric material can further comprise a vinyl silane and/or a scorch inhibitor, and the copolymer can remain uncrosslinked or be crosslinked.

Abstract: A solar cell wafer having a porous layer on a surface of a semiconductor wafer typified by a silicon wafer, which can further reduce reflection loss of light at the surface. A solar cell wafer 100 of the present invention has a porous layer 11 having a pore diameter of 10 nm or more and 45 nm or less, on at least one surface 10A of a semiconductor wafer 10, and the layer thickness of the porous layer 11 is more than 50 nm and 450 nm or less.

Abstract: A solar cell backsheet including: a support; and a first polymer layer which is formed on one side of the support and which includes: from 0.8 g/m2 to 15.0 g/m2 of a binder resin including at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin ionomer having a polar group, a polyacryl, and polyvinyl alcohol; and from 1.5 g/m2 to 15.0 g/m2 of an inorganic pigment.

Abstract: To provide a solar cell having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency and a solar cell module. A solar cell (10) is provided with a photoelectric conversion portion (20), a light receiving surface electrode (21a) and a back surface electrode (21b). The light receiving surface electrode (21a) is arranged on the light receiving surface (20a) of the photoelectric conversion portion (20). The back surface electrode (21b) is arranged on the back surface (20b) of the photoelectric conversion portion (20). The back surface electrode (21b) includes metal film (21b1) and an electrical connection electrode (21b2). The metal film (21b1) at least partially covers the back surface (20b). The electrical connection electrode (21b2) is arranged on the metal film (21b1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible electrical generator comprising at least one photovoltaic device and a flexible support, wherein said photovoltaic device is attached to the flexible support and wherein the flexible support comprises a fabric comprising high-strength polymeric fibers, said flexible support comprising also a plastomer wherein said plastomer is a semi-crystalline copolymer of ethylene or propylene and one or more C2 to C12 ?-olefin co-monomers and wherein said plastomer having a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 860 and 930 kg/m3.

Abstract: An electronic device 1 includes a first glass substrate 2, a second glass substrate 3, and an electronic element part 4 provided between these glass substrates 2, 3. The electronic element part 4 provided between the first and second glass substrates 2, 3 is sealed with a sealing layer 9 made up of a molten fixed layer of a sealing glass material having an electromagnetic wave absorption ability. At least one of the first and second glass substrates 2, 3 is made up of a chemically tempered glass having a surface compressive stress value of 900 MPa or less.

Abstract: Provided are solar cells and methods of forming the same. The solar cell includes an anti-reflection layer on a substrate, a first electrode on the anti-reflection layer, a photo-electro conversion layer on the first electrode, and a second electrode on the photo-electro conversion layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backsheet of a solar cell. The backsheet of a solar cell comprises, sequentially from bottom to top, a bottom plastic layer, at least a first insulating layer, a conductive water-proof layer, at least a second insulating layer formed on the conductive water-proof layer, and a weather-resistant layer formed on the second insulating layer. The voltage-resistant ability of the weather-resistant layer is usually about one-third of that of the ordinary insulating layer and the weather-resistant layer is usually has the problem of pinhole which usually results in the defect of arc fail. Therefore, the second insulating layer, in the present invention, deposited between the conductive water-proof layer and the weather-resistant layer, can increase the voltage-resistant ability of the weather-resistant layer and to prevent the pinhole and the arc fail problem.

Abstract: A solar cell encapsulated with an encapsulating material which is a non-crystalline or low-crystalline ?-olefin-based copolymer or its composition (I). The composition (C) can contain 50 to 100 parts by weight of non-crystalline ?-olefin polymer (A) which meets the following requirements: (a) the ?-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms is not less than 20 mol %, (b) practically no melt peak as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is observed, and (c) the Mw/Mn is not more than 5, and 50 to 0 parts by weight of crystalline ?-olefin polymer (B) (the total of (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight). The non-crystalline or low-crystalline ?-olefin copolymer may also have a crystallinity of not higher than 40% as measured by use of X rays.

Abstract: A solar energy collection, storage and power supply device includes an assembly having a photovoltaic element layer bonded to a heat sink with a plurality of fins and having an outer ledge extending therefrom. A hollow housing has one or more compartments therein, and the housing is coupled to the ledge and extends at least partially around the perimeter of the assembly. An energy storage system is provided within at least one compartment and a power supply system is provided within at least one compartment.

Abstract: A silicone composition for photovoltaic encapsulation is prepared by blending (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst such that the composition when cured may have a water vapor permeability of 80-160 g/m2·day at 40° C. and a thickness of 1 mm.

Abstract: A rotatable assembly for supporting a fixture from a structure may be provided. The rotatable assembly may comprise a mounting bracket and a support arm rotatably attached to the mounting bracket. The support arm may have a connection point for receiving the fixture.

Abstract: A tandem photovoltaic cell device is disclosed including an upper and lower cell. The lower cell may comprise a glass substrate and overlying layers that may include an electrode, absorber, window layer, and a transparent conductive oxide layer. The upper cell may comprise an intermediate glass substrate and overlying layers that may include a transparent conductor, an absorber, a window layer, a second conductive oxide layer, and an upper glass material. The cells may be coupled with an optical coupling material, and edge sealing material may be disposed between the glass substrates for both the upper and lower cells.

Abstract: A solar cell assembly, including an electric-optically transducing layer, an electrically conducting layer, and an electrically insulating layer positioned between the electric-optically transducing layer and the electrically conducting layer. The assembly includes a hydrophobic layer, a dielectric layer positioned between the electrically conducting layer and the hydrophobic layer, and a liquid microdroplet lens positioned in contact with the hydrophobic layer. The electrically conducting layer, the electrically conducting layer, the hydrophobic layer and the dielectric layer are substantially optically transparent. The liquid microdroplet lens may optionally be contained within a substantially optically transparent lens compartment.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing polycarbonate solar cells. The method is designed to adapt many techniques used in the compact disc manufacturing industry to the manufacture of polycarbonate solar cells. The method comprises: creating a polycarbonate substrate for a solar cell; depositing a low resistivity cathodic contact layer on the polycarbonate substrate; depositing a photonic energy absorbing layer with a sputter chamber comprising a quaternary CIGS sputter target; using a modulated high intensity pulsed xenon flashlamp; depositing a buffer layer; depositing a highly resistive transmissive intrinsic layer; depositing a transmissive contact oxide window layer; adding anodic contacts to one of the layers; depositing an anti-reflective coating layer; and encapsulating the solar cell to provide environmental protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an organic optoelectronic device comprising a fiber core, a radiation transmissive first electrode surrounding the fiber core, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.

Abstract: Photovoltaic modules with adhesion promoters and methods for fabricating photovoltaic modules with adhesion promoters are described. A photovoltaic module includes a solar cell including a first surface and a second surface, the second surface including a plurality of interspaced back-side contacts. A first glass layer is coupled to the first surface by a first encapsulating layer. A second glass layer is coupled to the second surface by a second encapsulating layer. At least a portion of the second encapsulating layer is bonded directly to the plurality of interspaced back-side contacts by an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The fabrication and characterization of large scale inverted organic solar array fabricated using all-spray process is disclosed, consisting of four layers; ITO-Cs2CO3-(P3HT:PCBM)-modified PEDPT:PSS, on a substrate. With PEDPT:PSS as the anode, the encapsulated solar array shows more than 30% transmission in the visible to near IR range. Optimization by thermal annealing was performed based on single-cell or multiple-cell arrays. Solar illumination has been demonstrated to improve solar array efficiency up to 250% with device efficiency of 1.80% under AM1.5 irradiance. The performance enhancement under illumination occurs only with sprayed devices, indicating device enhancement under sunlight, which is beneficial for solar energy applications.

Abstract: A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate formed of an n-type crystalline semiconductor, an emitter region of a p-type positioned at a first surface of the substrate, a first dielectric layer positioned on a second surface opposite the first surface of the substrate, second dielectric layers respectively positioned on the emitter region and the first dielectric layer, a third dielectric layer positioned on the second dielectric layer that is positioned on the emitter region, a first electrode which is positioned on the first surface of the substrate and is connected to the emitter region, and a second electrode which is positioned on the second surface of the substrate and is connected to the substrate.

Abstract: The present application relates to an encapsulation composition and a photovoltaic cell module comprising the same, which may provide an encapsulation composition having excellent adhesivity of glass and modules with other members as well as excellent transparency, heat stability, ultraviolet stability and impact resistance. Therefore, the present application may provide a photovoltaic cell module that no peeling-off among elements, and the like, is caused, even when the module is used for a long time.

Abstract: A spherical phosphor includes a fluorescent substance having a maximum excitation wavelength of 400 nm or longer; and a transparent material containing the fluorescent substance, in which, in an excitation spectrum, an excitation spectral intensity in a wavelength region of from 340 nm to 380 nm is 50% or higher of an excitation spectral intensity at a maximum excitation wavelength. A wavelength conversion-type photovoltaic cell sealing material includes a light-permeable resin composition layer that contains the spherical phosphor and a sealing resin.

Abstract: A solar collector utilizes multiple reflections of light passing down a tapered, pyramidal-type structure made of highly-reflective mirrored surfaces. A right-angled truncated reflective pyramidal structures have been discovered to have many properties which make them superior to existing concentrator geometries. The use of a tapered, pyramidal-type structure creates multiple reflections which appear at the collector output in the form of a Buckminster-Fullerene display, providing improved collector efficiency and amplification when compared to prior art “concentrators” of the Fresnel lens or parabola type.

Abstract: A photovoltaic device comprising an array of elongate reflector elements mounted substantially parallel to one another and transversely spaced in series, at least one of the reflector elements having an elongate concave reflective surface to reflect incident solar radiation towards a forward adjacent reflector element in the array. The at least one reflector element includes a photovoltaic receptor mounted on the reflector element by a mounting arrangement to receive reflected solar radiation from a rearward adjacent reflector element The reflector element also includes a heat sink in heat transfer relationship with the photovoltaic receptor, thermally isolating the photovoltaic receptor, at least partially, from the reflector element.

Abstract: Provided are a laminate for solar cells, which facilitates production of solar cell modules, which does not require a crosslinking step and which is excellent in transparency, moisture-proofness, sealability and handleability (rigidity), and a solar cell module produced by the use of the laminate. The laminate for solar cells has a resin layer (I)-1 or a resin layer (I)-2 as at least one outermost layer thereof, and has a resin layer (II) that contains an etylene-based polymer (C) satisfying a specific requirement and a nucleating agent (D). The resin layer (I)-1 is a resin layer containing an ethylene/?-olefin random copolymer (A) satisfying a specific requirement, and an ethylene/?-olefin block copolymer (B) satisfying a specific requirement. The resin layer (I)-2 is a resin layer containing a silane-modified etylene-based resin (X).

Abstract: Solar cells, solar modules, and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. An example method may comprise forming a dielectric layer on at least one or more edges of a substrate, and then introducing dopant to at least one surface of the substrate. The substrate may be subjected to a heating process to at least drive the dopant to a predefined depth, thereby forming at least one of an emitter layer and a surface field layer. In the example method, the dielectric layer may not be removed during a subsequent manufacturing process. Associated solar cells and solar modules are also provided.

Abstract: A solar cell may include a PN junction including a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity and an emitter of a second conductivity, a passivation layer on an exposed surface of the semiconductor substrate, a first electrode connected to the semiconductor substrate, and a second electrode connected to the emitter. The passivation layer may be configured to apply stress to the exposed surface of the substrate such that a mobility of minority charge carriers in the semiconductor substrate is decreased in a first direction perpendicular to a boundary surface of the semiconductor substrate and the passivation layer.

Abstract: A photoelectric device includes first and second substrates facing each other, a separator between the first and second substrates and having a plurality of openings such that opposite first and second surfaces of the separator are fluidly connected to each other, and first and second electrodes on the first and second surfaces of the separator, respectively, wherein the first and second electrodes are fluidly connected to the openings of the separator.

Abstract: Provided are methods for protecting a photovoltaic module, comprising applying a coating to the exterior sun-facing layer of the photovoltaic module, allowing the photovoltaic module to operate, removing the coating from the photovoltaic module, and reapplying the coating to the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: A multilayered film, a back sheet for a photovoltaic cell, methods of manufacturing the film and cell, and a photovoltaic module including the film and cell are provided. The multilayered film includes a resin layer formed on a substrate, and the resin layer contains a fluorine-based polymer and a reactive functional group having an equivalent weight of 30,000 or less. The resin layer containing the fluorine-based polymer has good durability and weatherability and is highly adhesive to the substrate at an interface between the resin layer and the substrate. Also, since a drying process may be performed at a low temperature during manufacture of the multilayered film, manufacturing costs may be reduced, productivity may be increased, and degradation in the quality of products due to thermal deformation or thermal shock may be prevented. The multilayered film may be effectively used as, for example, a back sheet for various photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: A transparent, fireproof thermoplastic composition which is free from halogen compounds and includes a polyamide-block graft copolymer formed by a polyolefin backbone and, on average, at least one polyamide graft. The grafts are attached to the backbone by the radicals of an unsaturated monomer (X) that has a function capable of reacting with a polyamide, and the radicals of the unsaturated monomer (X) are attached to the backbone by grafting or co-polymerisation from the double bond thereof. The composition includes, as a weight percentage of the total composition: 90 to 99 wt % of the polyamide-block graft copolymer, and 1 to 10 wt % of metal salts of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A photovoltaic solar-light concentration apparatus comprises a focusing layer having a plurality of focusing elements disposed adjacent to each other. A waveguide optically coupled and separated from the focusing layer has an exit surface and a plurality of deflecting elements. Each of the deflecting elements receives a band shaped solar-light beam from a corresponding focusing element. The deflecting elements are shaped and disposed so as to deflect and trap the solar-light beams inside the waveguide at an angle that insures total internal reflection. This concentrated solar-light is conveyed along a main direction perpendicular to the exit surface towards a single or multi-junction photovoltaic cell coupled to the waveguide via a secondary optical element. The multi-junction PV cell is customized to respond to the spectral light emerging from the waveguide as changed by the partial absorption through the optics that is molded of a plastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device (10) with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly (100) and a body portion (200) joined at an interface region (410) and including an intermediate layer (500), at least one interconnecting structural member (1500), relieving feature (2500), unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An assembly for extracting heat from a photovoltaic cell assembly for a receiver of a solar radiation-based electrical power generating system is disclosed. The assembly comprises a coolant chamber and a coolant member in the form of a plurality of heat transfer fingers of high thermal conductivity material that are located in the coolant chamber. The fingers have ends that are in thermal contact with the photovoltaic cell assembly and thereby facilitate heat transfer away from the assembly. The fingers are sufficiently flexible to accommodate differences in thermal expansion coefficient between the object and the fingers. The fingers have a relatively high surface area for heat transfer from the fingers to coolant that, in use, circulates through the coolant chamber.

Abstract: A solar cell module according to an aspect of the present invention includes a light guide module including a first light guide and a second light guide that are disposed so as to face each other and a low-refractive-index layer that is disposed between the first light guide and the second light guide; and a solar cell that receives light emitted from the light guide module. A second main surface of the first light guide includes a first reflecting surface that reflects the first light beam and changes a propagation direction of the first light beam, which has entered through the first main surface of the first light guide.

Abstract: A solar cell backsheet including: a support which has a thickness of 120 ?m to 350 ?m; a first polymer layer which is formed on one surface of the support by coating, which includes a polymer, and which has a thickness of 0.5 ?m to 12.0 ?m; and a second polymer layer which is formed, by coating, on the opposite side of the side of the support provided with the first polymer layer, which includes a fluorinated resin or a silicone-based resin, and which has a thickness of 0.2 ?m to 15.0 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laminated flame resistant sheet comprising a first and a second polymeric film layer and a perforated flame resistant sheet layer laminated between the first and the second polymeric film layer, wherein, the perforated flame resistant sheet layer is formed of a sheet that is not ignitable following UL 94 horizontal burning test and comprises multiple apertures throughout, and wherein each of the apertures has an average diameter of about 0.1-8 mm and are spaced about 1-50 mm apart from adjacent apertures. Further disclosed herein is an article, such as a solar cell module, comprising the laminated flame resistant sheet.

Abstract: A solar cell protective sheet comprising a polyethylene terephthalate-containing substrate that has been surface-treated through flame treatment with a silane compound-introduced flame or through atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment, and having, on the treated surface of the substrate, a coating layer that contains a fluoropolymer, has good interlayer adhesiveness after wet heat aging.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for rapid solar module installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells a plurality of photovoltaic modules; at least a first type of mounting bracket in contact with the module; at least a second type of mounting bracket, wherein the brackets are configured to interlock and connect multiple modules together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a back sheet for solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The back sheet for solar cell comprises a substrate and a fluoropolymer layer, wherein the components by weight of the fluoropolymer layer are as follows: 25˜45 parts of fluororesin; 1.5˜3 parts of modified resin; 0.5˜3 parts of polymeric filler; 0.1˜1 parts of inorganic filler; and 50˜70 parts of solvent. The back sheet for solar cell provided by the present invention has low cost and excellent performances, such as high peeling strength, good waterproof performance, and good weathering resistance. The method of manufacturing the back sheet for solar cell provided by the present invention is simple in process, and thus can achieve continuous industrial production.

Abstract: A solar concentrator, comprising: a substantially planar light insertion layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: an optical entry surface, an array of optical redirecting elements, and an array of optical exits being, each of the optical redirecting elements receiving and redirecting light towards an optical exit; a substantially planar light guide layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: a first surface for receiving light exiting the light insertion layer, a second surface opposite the first surface, the first and second surfaces being structured and arranged with one respect to the other such that light entering the light guide layer is guided to at least one optical output surface via a series of reflections; and an array of optical apertures optically interconnecting the light insertion layer and the light guide layer formed by at least one deformed optical coupling element. A method of manufacture thereof is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device module comprising: A. At least one electronic device, e.g., a solar cell, and B. A polymeric material in intimate contact with at least one surface of the electronic device, the polymeric material comprising (1) an ethylene interpolymer comprising an overall polymer density of not more than 0.905 g/cm3; total unsaturation of not more than 125 per 100,000 carbons; up to 3 long chain branches/1000 carbons; vinyl-3 content of less than 5 per 100,000 carbons; and a total number of vinyl groups/1000 carbons of less than the quantity (8000/Mn), wherein the vinyl-3 content and vinyl group measurements are measured by gel permeation chromatography (145° C.) and 1H-NMR (125° C.), (2) grafted vinyl silane, (3) optionally, free radical initiator or a photoinitiator in an amount of at least about 0.05 wt % based on the weight of the copolymer, and (3) optionally, a co-agent in an amount of at least about 0.05 wt % based upon the weight of the copolymer.

Abstract: A solar-cell sealant that has excellent properties such as transparency, flexibility, adhesiveness, heat resistance, appearance, cross-linking characteristics, electrical characteristics, and calenderability. A solar-cell sealant that contains an ethylene/?-olefin/unconjugated-polyene copolymer satisfying requirements (a1) through (a3). Requirement (a1) is that constituent units derived from ethylene constitute 80-90 mol %, constituent units derived from C3-20 ?-olefin constitute 9.99-19.99 mol %, and constituent units derived from an unconjugated polyene constitute 0.01-5.0 mol % of said copolymer. Requirement (a2) is that the MFR of said copolymer, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. under a 2.16 kg load, be at least 2 g/10 min. and less than 10 g/10 min. Requirement (a3) is that the Shore A hardness of said copolymer, as measured in accordance with ASTM D2240, be 60 to 85.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate layer and a plurality of nanowires grown outwardly from the substrate layer, at least two of the nanowires including a plurality of sub-cells. The solar cell also includes one or more light guiding layers formed of a transparent, light scattering material and filling the area between the plurality of nanowires.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell including at least: a closed chamber including two end walls arranged opposite one another, with at least one being intended to receive incident light radiation, and including at least one side wall formed by at least one stack of a first electrode and a second electrode electrically insulated from one another, the first electrode and second electrode each having an annular shape each being disposed at a periphery of a respective one of the two end walls; at least two non-miscible electrolytes placed in the closed chamber, forming two superimposed layers of which one is in contact with the first electrode and the other is in contact with the second electrode; and a photoactive layer, placed in the closed chamber, that achieves a photovoltaic conversion of energy of the incident light radiation.

Abstract: A system and method for improved photovoltaic module structure and encapsulation is described. One embodiment includes a photovoltaic module comprising a front substrate, a photovoltaic structure attached to the front substrate, wherein the photovoltaic structure comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, and a membrane, wherein the membrane and the front substrate substantially encapsulate the photovoltaic structure.

Abstract: A sealing material suitable for sealing a juncture between an edge of a photovoltaic cell and a frame for accommodating the photovoltaic cell, the sealing material including: a physical locking layer comprising a plurality of flexible protrusions extending from a surface of the physical locking layer; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive surface for attaching the sealing material to the edge of the photovoltaic cell; wherein the sealing material has an elongated shape, wherein the sealing material is capable of forming a friction fit between the plurality of flexible protrusions and a surface of the frame when the sealing material is disposed at the juncture between the edge of the photovoltaic cell and the frame for accommodating the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device is disclosed. One aspect includes a first substrate and a second substrate spaced apart from each other, an inner sealing portion formed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and an outer sealing portion formed between the first substrate and the second substrate and spaced apart from an outer edge of the inner sealing portion. Furthermore, a plurality of first electrodes may be formed on a surface of the first substrate that faces the second substrate and a current collecting electrode may be formed electrically connecting the first electrodes to each other. The inner sealing portion may be positioned to define a photoelectric conversion region. The current collecting electrode may be formed on the first substrate to extend from a contact with the plurality of first electrodes past an outer sealing region of the outer sealing portion.