Apparatus and method for forming a photovoltaic device

Details Apparatus and method for forming a photovoltaic device Apparatus and method for forming a photovoltaic device

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Michener, Jennifer K (Department: 1795)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

C136S251000, C136S244000, C438S064000, C438S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875792

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a device for concentrating light onto a photovoltaic target. In one embodiment, the device may include a transparent concentrating lens having an outside surface and a top and bottom portion wherein the bottom portion may be configured to receive concentrated light. A photovoltaic strip including a conducting strip are then provided along with film adhered to at least a portion of the outside surface of the concentrating lens wherein the film engages the lens and positions the photovoltaic strip at the lens bottom portion. A dielectric fluid may then be located between the lens and the film.

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