Solar cell modules with integral mounting structure and methods

Details Solar cell modules with integral mounting structure and methods Solar cell modules with integral mounting structure and methods

1996-06-27

1998-06-09

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

521733, 438 64, 438 66, 156285, 1563063, 1563082, 1563096, H01L 31048, H01L 3118, E04D 1318

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057627207

ABSTRACT:
A laminated solar cell module includes an integral mounting structure. The solar cell module includes a rigid front support layer formed of light transmitting material having first and second surfaces. A transparent encapsulant layer has a first surface disposed adjacent the second surface of the front support layer. A plurality of interconnected solar cells have a first surface disposed adjacent a second surface of the transparent encapsulant layer. The backskin is formed of a thermoplastic olefin, which includes first ionomer, a second ionomer, glass fiber and carbon black. A first surface of the backskin is disposed adjacent a second surface of the interconnected solar cells. At least one mounting bracket is bonded directly to a second surface of the backskin layer.

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