Method of making photovoltaic module

Details Method of making photovoltaic module Method of making photovoltaic module

1997-01-06

1998-11-03

Weisstuch, Aaron

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal

Responsive to electromagnetic radiation

438 66, 438 67, 156269, 156271, 156301, 156302, 1563082, 156324, 136251, H01L 3118

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ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic module that serves as a shingle, tile or other building material that may be placed onto the exterior of a structure. The photovoltaic module generates a voltage when exposed to light and this voltage may be directed onto transmission lines of a power utility and/or into an external battery that may serve as a source of power for the building on which the photovoltaic shingles are laid. The practice of the present invention provides for a variety of mechanical and electrical connectors for securing together the photovoltaic modules and/or for connecting the photovoltaic modules to the exterior structure. Furthermore, the structure of the modules is such that the modules are automatically electrically connected together when laid on the building.

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