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Absstract of: DE102025105758A1
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Abschattungsvorrichtung mit einer Positioniereinrichtung zum Einstellen einer Position und eines Anordnungswinkels eines Abschattungselementes mittels der Positioniereinrichtung in Bezug zu einer Aufnahmefläche, wobei entlang der Aufnahmefläche eine Linearaufnahme mit einer ersten Linearführung und eine zur ersten Linearführung im Wesentlichen parallele zweite Linearführung angeordnet sind, wobei eine erste Halteachse und ein Antriebsanschluss eines Hebels längsbeweglich in zumindest einer der Linearführungen an der Aufnahmefläche aufgenommen sind, womit mittels eines gleichsinnigen Verschiebens der ersten Halteachse und des Antriebsanschlusses entlang der Linearführungen die Position des Abschattungselementes gegenüber der Aufnahmefläche und mittels eines gegensinnigen Bewegens der ersten Halteachse und des Antriebsanschlusses zum Verändern eines Abstandes zwischen der ersten Halteachse und dem Antriebsanschluss der Anordnungswinkel des Abschattungselementes gegenüber der Aufnahmefläche einstellbar ist. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung einer solchen Abschattungsvorrichtung.
Absstract of: DE102025106290A1
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Messung von Daten in Bohrlöchern mit einem Sensor, einer Kabelstrecke und einem Messkopf, wobei der Messkopf eine Controllereinheit, eine erste Abdeckung und ein PV-Modul aufweist,, wobei die erste Abdeckung an der Controllereinheit angeordnet ist, und wobei das PV-Modul an der ersten Abdeckung angeordnet ist, sowie ein Verfahren zur Betrieb einer derartigen Vorrichtung.
Absstract of: EP4794150A2
0001 This application discloses a protection apparatus and a protection method for a photovoltaic power generation system and a photovoltaic power generation system, and relates to the field of photovoltaic power generation technologies. The protection apparatus includes an interface, a protection switch, a direct current bus, and a controller. The apparatus is connected to at least two photovoltaic units by using the interface, the at least two photovoltaic units are coupled to the direct current bus inside the apparatus to form at least two branches, and each branch is connected to at least one photovoltaic unit. The protection switch is configured to disconnect all or some of the photovoltaic units from the direct current bus, to enable a maximum of three photovoltaic units to be directly connected in parallel. The controller is configured to: when determining, based on a parameter detection value of the branch or a parameter detection value of the direct current bus, that the photovoltaic power generation system is faulty, control the protection switch to be open. According to the apparatus, a photovoltaic unit and a line can be effectively protected with a low power loss when the photovoltaic power generation system is faulty.
Absstract of: EP4794487A1
0001 A solar cell manufacturing apparatus includes a base conveying a stage on which a solar cell is seated while supporting the stage; and a curing unit disposed above the base and formed to have a hollow space open at a lower side thereof to partially cover an upper side of the base, wherein the base comprises a first heater disposed on an upper surface thereof, the curing unit comprises a second heater disposed on an interior ceiling of the curing unit, the stage having the solar cell seated thereon is conveyed between the first heater and the second heater, and a first length of the first heater is longer than a second length of the second heater, each of the first and second lengths being a length in a first direction corresponding to a conveying direction of the solar cell.
Absstract of: EP4794489A1
0001 A solar cell manufacturing apparatus includes: a solar cell on which a wire is disposed; a stage on which the solar cell is seated; and a shaft disposed under the stage to be placed on a traveling path of the stage, wherein the stage includes: a body; a plate disposed within the body to move upwards or downwards and adjoining the shaft disposed under the stage; and a plurality of pins seated on an upper surface of the plate, and wherein, upon movement of the stage, the stage is moved to be mounted on the shaft, the shaft pushes the plate upwards with the plurality of pins seated on the plate, and upper surfaces of the plurality of pins bring the wire into contact with a lower surface of the solar cell while moving upwards.
Absstract of: EP4794490A1
0001 A solar cell manufacturing apparatus includes: a first base on which a stage having a solar cell seated thereon is disposed and conveyed; a second base disposed under the first base and conveying the stage fed from the first base; a first stage elevator connected to the other end of the first base and one end of the second base and conveying the stage disposed on the first base to the second base; and a second stage elevator connected to one end of the first base and the other end of the second base and conveying the stage disposed on the second base to the first base, wherein the stage circulates on the first base and the second base.
Absstract of: EP4794154A1
0001 A grid-forming type curtailment control system and method linked with a photovoltaic (PV) inverter are provided. The invention enables inertia control, which is unavailable in conventional PV inverters, by linking with a grid-forming inverter to achieve more sustainable inertia control. The system effectively manages and utilizes existing PV inverter facilities to improve power system stability during curtailment or grid disturbances
Absstract of: WO2025078921A1
Disclosed is a float (1) for a photovoltaic device, comprising: - a fluidtight membrane (2) delimiting an internal compartment, and - at least one filling material located in the internal compartment, the membrane (2) comprising an external layer of polyisobutylene.
Absstract of: WO2025080190A1
A solar panel suspension system (130) for suspending wind-responsive solar panels (400) above ground is disclosed. The system comprises four beams (105), each with a non-zero vertical directional component, connected to the ground and having respective distal ends (109). Two parallel, horizontal elongated support structures (130), preferably wires, extend between pairs of distal ends of the beams. A first elongated arrangement (600) is provided with a first set of wind-responsive solar panels (400), and a second elongated arrangement (600) is provided with a second set of wind-responsive solar panels (400), with the sets being non-overlapping.
Absstract of: CN122055519A
A method of manufacturing a building element comprises: providing (S10) a first element-surface panel; and disposing (S20) a first flexible characteristic material on the holder. A first spacer frame and a first primary sealing material are applied (S30) between the first element-surface panel and the first flexible characteristic material. Pressing (S50) the first element-surface panel and the first flexible characteristic material together, thereby producing an assembled unit. The first flexible characteristic material is released (S60) from the holder. A second element-surface panel is provided (S210). A second spacer frame and a second primary sealing material are applied (S230) between the second element-surface panel and the assembly unit. Pressing (S250) the second element-surface panel and the assembly unit together. The edge of the assembled unit is sealed (290) by a secondary sealing material, thereby forming a final building element. A production line is also disclosed.
Absstract of: EP4794192A1
0001 The present application relates to a locking structure, a photovoltaic support and a photovoltaic system. The locking structure comprises a box body (110), a driving member (120), a driven member (130) and a locking set. The locking set comprises at least two locking members (141) and an elastic member (142) connected between the two locking members (141), the locking members (141) being arranged between the box body (110) and the driven member (130). The elastic member (142) is used for driving the locking members (141) to be at locking positions, such that the locking members (141) at the locking positions prevent the driven member (130) from circumferentially rotating relative to the locking members (141). By means of push portions (122), the driving member (120) pushes the locking members (141) to deviate from the locking positions until a first engagement portion (121) abuts against a second engagement portion (1311), so as to drive the driven member (130) to rotate.
Absstract of: EP4794491A1
0001 The present application discloses a back contact solar cell and a manufacturing method therefor, and relates to the field of photovoltaic technologies, to increase the light utilization on a back surface of the back contact solar cell, which enhances the photoelectric conversion efficiency and yield of the back contact solar cell. The back contact solar cell includes: a silicon substrate, and a first doped semiconductor layer and a second doped semiconductor layer that are alternately distributed in a spaced manner on a back surface of the silicon substrate. On the back surface of the silicon substrate, regions corresponding to the first doped semiconductor layer are first regions; regions corresponding to the second doped semiconductor layer are second regions; and regions between the first regions and second regions adjacent to the first regions are spacer regions. Surfaces of the second regions are recessed toward an interior of the silicon substrate relative to surfaces of the first regions. Surfaces of the spacer regions are recessed toward the interior of the silicon substrate relative to the surfaces of the second regions. Bottom surfaces of the spacer regions, first side surfaces of the spacer regions close to the first regions, and second side surfaces of the spacer regions close to the second regions are textured surfaces.
Absstract of: EP4794193A1
0001 The present application relates to a locking device, a photovoltaic support, and a photovoltaic system. The locking device comprises a box body (110), an input member (120), and an output member (130); a pushing member (141) and an elastic member (142) are provided between each of output toggle parts (131) and an input toggle part (121), the elastic member (142) being connected between the pushing member (141) and the output toggle part (131) and being used for driving the pushing member (141) to be in a locked position; when the pushing members (141) are in the locked positions, the box body (110) and the output member (130) fit each other so as to hinder the pushing members (141) from abutting against the input toggle part (121) in the circumferential direction; by means of the input toggle part (121), the input member (120) drives the pushing members (141) to deviate from the locked positions until the pushing members (141) abut against the output toggle parts (131), so as to drive the output member (130) to rotate.
Absstract of: EP4793571A2
0001 Die Erfindung betrifft einen Wärmeübertrager für ein Photovoltaik-Modul oder/und einen thermischen, insbesondere photovoltaisch-thermischen, Solarkollektor, der Kanäle (3) zur Aufnahme von Wärmeträgerfluid und einen Einlass (4) und einen Auslass (6) für das Wärmeträgerfluid aufweist, wobei der Wärmeträgerfluideinlass (4) und der Wärmeträgerfluidauslass (6) durch die Kanäle (3) miteinander verbunden sind und die Kanäle (3) in jeweilig unterschiedlichen Abständen von dem Einlass (4) oder/und dem Auslass (6) angeordnet sind. Erfindungsgemäß sind die Kanäle (3) derart ausgebildet, dass bei Durchfluss des Wärmeträgerfluids durch die Kanäle (3) unterschiedliche große Druckverluste auftreten.
Absstract of: EP4794191A1
0001 A photovoltaic panel support device for supporting a lateral edge of a photovoltaic panel in a row of photovoltaic panels is disclosed. The photovoltaic panel support device comprises a support body, which comprises a lower base portion for placement on a surface, such as a flat roof, and an elongated upper support portion for supporting the lateral edge of the photovoltaic panel. The elongated upper support portion comprises a cable support portion in which at least one cable passage is formed that is arranged transverse to the longitudinal direction of the elongated upper support portion. The cable support portion is arranged for holding a pair of electrical cables for the row of photovoltaic panels at a mutual distance in the at least one cable passage.
Absstract of: PL455070A1
Przedmiotem zgłoszenia przedstawionym na rysunku jest modułowa pływająca elektrownia fotowoltaiczna z obrotową platformą okrężną oraz systemem automatycznego pozycjonowania względem promieniowania słonecznego. Pływająca elektrownia fotowoltaiczna przeznaczona do instalacji na powierzchni zbiorników wodnych, zawierająca platformę pływającą oraz zestaw paneli fotowoltaicznych, charakteryzuje się tym, że platforma posiada kształt zasadniczo okrągły lub wielokątny zbliżony do okręgu i jest przystosowana do obrotu wokół osi pionowej w celu ustawienia paneli fotowoltaicznych względem kierunku promieniowania słonecznego.
Absstract of: US20260233267A1
The solar module exterior disassembling apparatus is designed for efficiently removing the frame and junction box from solar modules. It features a positioning plate that supports the module from below and adjusts vertically. The apparatus employs foldable variable frame separation blades that transition between an inner position, within the module frame, and an outer position, facilitating frame detachment. These blades, capable of folding and unfolding, ensure close contact with the frame sides during operation. A pressing actuator, equipped with multiple pressing cylinders, exerts outward pressure to disassemble the module by advancing the separation blades. This system allows for precise and controlled removal of solar module exteriors, making it ideal for recycling and maintenance processes, enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of solar module management.
Absstract of: AU2024423013A1
A photovoltaic cell and a photovoltaic cell manufacturing method, which are applied in the field of photovoltaic cell manufacturing. A back surface of a substrate in the photovoltaic cell comprises a conductive region functional layer and a non-conductive region functional layer, wherein the conductive region functional layer comprises a first passivation layer arranged on the back surface of the substrate and a back metal gate line arranged on a back side of the substrate; the non-conductive region functional layer comprises a second passivation layer arranged on the back surface of the substrate; the first passivation layer at least comprises, from the back surface of the substrate to the outside, a first tunneling layer and a first polysilicon layer that are sequentially stacked; the total thickness of the polysilicon layer arranged in the first passivation layer is at least a first preset thickness; and a polysilicon layer is correspondingly provided in the second passivation layer, the total thickness of the polysilicon layer correspondingly arranged in the second passivation layer is a second preset thickness, and the second preset thickness is less than the first preset thickness, or no polysilicon layer is provided in the second passivation layer. By reducing the thickness of a polysilicon layer in a non-conductive region, the optical parasitic absorption of the polysilicon layer is reduced.
Absstract of: WO2026166078A1
A photovoltaic tracking support and a photovoltaic system, the photovoltaic tracking support comprising a photovoltaic support (100) and a power assembly (200), wherein the photovoltaic support (100) comprises at least two rows of support shafts (101) arranged in parallel, the support shafts (101) being configured to support a photovoltaic assembly (300); and the power assembly (200) comprises a power unit (201) and a driven unit (202), the power unit (201) being arranged on at least one row of support shafts (101), the driven unit (202) being arranged on the remaining row of support shafts (101), and the power unit (201) being drivingly connected to the driven unit (202), so that the power unit (201) drives each row of support shafts (101) to rotate.
Absstract of: AU2025287370A1
The present application discloses a solar cell, a screen printing plate structure, and a photovoltaic module. The solar cell includes a half-finished solar cell and a first electrode. The first electrode includes a plurality of first fingers and a plurality of first connecting portions. The plurality of first fingers are arranged at intervals along a first direction. Each of the first fingers extends along a second direction. The plurality of first connecting portions are arranged at intervals along the first direction. The first connecting portion is connected to the first finger. A portion of the first connecting portions are configured to be soldered with solder ribbons. A maximum height H1 of the first connecting portion satisfies: 4 μm ≤ H1 ≤ 10 μm. 20 ec e c 10(10a) 40 ec e c
Absstract of: US20260239770A1
0000 The present application discloses a solar cell, a solar cell stack structure, and a photovoltaic module. In an implementation, a solar cell includes: a solar cell body, where the solar cell body has a light receiving surface and a back surface, the back surface is provided with an electrode, and at least one of the light receiving surface or the back surface is provided with an isolation member.
Absstract of: US20260238155A1
Mount and clamp assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a rail and opposing wings extending outwardly from the rail is disclosed. Each wing includes a top surface and a bottom surface for creating a chemical flashing, a groove and a sealant-receiving cavity extending away the bottom surface and upwardly into the wing, and a compressible seal with a circumferential pressure relief passageway. In some embodiments, a clamp having an upper member and a lower member with two horizontal flanges and a vertical flange is disclosed; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together without an underlying structure mounted directly below to an installation surface. In another embodiment, a fourth flange is included in the mount assembly; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together while being mounted directly to an installation surface.
Absstract of: US20260239769A1
A solar cell includes a tunneling layer located on one side of a semiconductor substrate, a first conductive region located on the tunneling layer, a first insulating film located on and passivating the first conductive region, a second conductive region located at the other side of the semiconductor substrate and composed of a doping region, a first electrode connected to the first conductive region, and a second electrode connected to the second conductive region. The first conductive region includes a first part connected to the first electrode and a second part other than the first part, and a thickness of the first part is different from that of the second part.
Absstract of: US20260239771A1
0000 The photovoltaic cell includes a silicon substrate, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer, at least one silicon oxynitride layer, and at least one silicon nitride layer. The second passivation layer includes a first silicon oxide layer and at least one aluminum oxide layer, and a thickness of the at least one aluminum oxide layer is in a range of 4 nm to 20 nm. The number of silicon atoms is greater than the number of oxygen atoms in the at least one silicon oxynitride layer and the number of oxygen atoms is greater than the number of nitrogen atoms in the at least one silicon oxynitride layer. The first silicon oxide layer is disposed between the substrate and the at least one aluminum oxide layer, and a thickness of the first silicon oxide layer is in a range of 0.1 nm to 5 nm.
Absstract of: US20260233195A1
The present disclosure relates to a composition that includes a metal-sequestering material and a support material, where the composition is substantially transparent to light having a wavelength greater than or equal to 350 nm, the composition is in the form of a layer having a thickness between 0.1 μm and 1 mm, the metal-sequestering material is capable of absorbing a metal that includes at least one of a post-transition metal, a metalloid, an alkali metal, and/or an alkaline earth metal, and the metal-sequestering material has an absorption capacity for the metal between about 1E−2 g metal/cm2 and about 1E−7 g metal/cm2.
Absstract of: US20260238870A1
A cellular trail camera system is disclosed and includes a housing; a mounting bracket for mounting the camera; a visible sensor; an infrared sensor; and a plurality of Fresnel lenses each operable to be individually mounted to or with the infrared sensor and to focus infrared light to the infrared sensor from a different direction. One of the Fresnel lenses may be mounted to or with the housing during operation. The housing includes a wireless transceiver, which may communicate via a cellular network. The camera may communicate with a wireless communication device via the wireless transceiver. The camera may communicate images and/or video to the wireless device. The infrared sensor may include a plurality of elements. The camera may be powered by a solar cell that is mounted on the camera or remote from the camera. The visible sensor may be activated when the infrared sensor detects a heat-generating object.
Absstract of: US20260239772A1
0000 The present disclosure provides a bifacial reflective gap film, including: a back bonding layer, an intermediate support layer, a front reflective structure, and a back reflective structure. The front reflective structure is disposed on one side of the intermediate support layer and includes a plurality of inverted V-shaped toothed members arranged side by side, and the front reflective structure is coated with a front reflective layer, the back reflective structure is disposed on the other side of the intermediate support layer, and the back bonding layer has a thickness not less than a height of the back reflective structure so that the back reflective structure is completely located in the back bonding layer. The present disclosure further provides a bifacial photovoltaic module with the bifacial reflective gap film.
Absstract of: WO2026166152A1
The present application relates to the technical field of photoelectric materials, and in particular relates to a perovskite material and a preparation method therefor, a perovskite device, and a photovoltaic module. The perovskite material has a three-dimensional structure. The perovskite material has a general chemical formula of ABX3, wherein A is A-position cations, B is a B-position cation, and X is an X-position anion. The A-position cations comprise at least five different cations: one of the A-position cations is a formamidinium cation, and the other A-position cations comprise a first type of A-position cation having an ionic radius less than that of the formamidinium cation and a second type of A-position cation having an ionic radius greater than that of formamidinium cation. In the A-position cations, the atomic percentage of the first type of A-position cation is greater than that of the second type of A-position cation. In the A-position cations, the atomic percentage of the formamidinium cation is 50-90%. The above technical solution improves the structural stability and material uniformity of the perovskite material when used as a light-absorbing material.
Absstract of: AU2026208128A1
Abstract Methods and apparatus are presented for measuring a photoluminescence (PL) response, preferably a spatially resolved image of a PL response, from an object exposed to solar irradiation. In certain embodiments signals from the object are measured in two or more different spectral bands selected such that one of the measured signals has a higher PL 5 component relative to ambient reflectance compared to another measured signal, enabling the PL component to be enhanced by a suitable differencing procedure. In other embodiments a signal from an object is measured in a spectral band selected such that at least 20% of the measured signal comprises PL generated from the object by the solar irradiation. The methods and apparatus have particular application to outdoor inspection of photovoltaic modules 10 without having to modulate the operating point of the modules. Abstract ul u l b s t r a c t
Absstract of: US20260234951A1
A multifunctional skybox bungalow integrates four devices: a dehydrator, sauna, skybox, and wind-redirecting structure. Equipped with adjustable louver blades linked to side gutter beams, it shields against rain and modulates sunlight entry. These blades house solar-rechargeable batteries, powering LED lights and reducing environmental impact. Solar panels on the blades harness solar energy, enhancing bungalow autonomy from power outlets. The design incorporates panel frames with inserts, converting the bungalow into a sauna, skybox, or dehydrator, offering wind protection and insulation. Louver braces within the frames allow louver repositioning and wind direction control. Axis pins grant eight locking points, enabling various louver functionalities. An inner-track insert facilitates curtain or screen attachment, ensuring privacy and protection. Features also include an extending-and-retracting door, door-spool housing, drainage, and base-plate elements for stability on uneven terrain, anchored securely with tube-screws and bolts.
Absstract of: AU2026208143A1
HYBRID DENSE SOLAR CELLS AND INTERCONNECTS FOR SOLAR MODULES AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE A solar module (Ml) includes at least one first solar cell (10a) and at least one second solar cell (10b), each solar cell including a top side and bottom side, a bus bar (104), and a plurality of wires (108), disposed on the top side, extending from and electrically connected to the bus bar. The first solar cell overlaps a region of the second solar cell to electrically connect to the second solar cell and to form a shingled arrangement, and in the second solar cell, the plurality of wires connect to the bus bar outside of the region in which the first solar cell overlaps the second solar cell. A method of manufacturing a solar module includes shingling solar cells using ECA to make a hybrid dense solar cell string that includes at least two hybrid dense solar cells (10) in a shingled arrangement. This data, for application number 2020202050, is current as of 2026-07-27 15:39 AEST HYBRID DENSE SOLAR CELLS AND INTERCONNECTS FOR SOLAR MODULES AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE 2020202050 23 Mar 2020 ul a t
Absstract of: US20260232101A1
A wearable pouch operable to hold at least one portable battery pack and other power or communications equipment. The wearable pouch includes a main body with a front side, a back side opposite the front side, at least one sealable opening, and at least one opening for at least one lead from the at least one portable battery pack secured within the wearable pouch.
Absstract of: AU2024425640A1
The present application relates to the field of photovoltaics. Provided are a solar cell module, a photovoltaic module, and an electric device. The solar cell module comprises a solar cell, a backsheet and a waterproof layer. The solar cell is electrically connected to busbars, each busbar having a lead-out end; the backsheet is located on the back face of the solar cell, and the backsheet is provided with a lead-out hole corresponding to the lead-out ends; and the waterproof layer is provided with a filling part and a connecting part which are connected to each other, wherein the filling part fills the inside of the lead-out hole and seals the lead-out hole, the lead-out ends pass through the filling part to protrude through the lead-out hole, and the connecting part circumferentially surrounds the filling part and is held between the solar cell and the backsheet. The present application can improve the waterproof capability at the lead-out hole, and can also improve the reliability of the waterproof layer.
Absstract of: WO2026166069A1
The present invention relates to the field of solar cells. Disclosed is a method for preparing a TBC cell having a polished isolation region without height differences. The present invention can prevent a silicon wafer substrate from alkali corrosion during alkali cleaning or an alkali texturing process by means of an ultraviolet laser oxidation process and ingenious and rational step design, thereby ensuring that a p-region, an isolation region and an n-region on the surface of the isolation region are of the same height and have a polished surface structure, which is beneficial to improving battery performance and improving the product yield.
Absstract of: US20260239776A1
0000 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle reveals a fundamental link between a particle's position (Δx) and momentum (Δp) as Δx~ℏ/2·Δp., suggesting that photons confined to sub-nanometer scales can attain momentum comparable to electrons in solid materials. Our preliminary experiments confirm that photons can indeed achieve significant momentum. With considerable energy and momentum, photons can facilitate transitions in materials previously considered momentum forbidden, such as in indirect band gap semiconductors like silicon. Here, transitions require both photons (for energy) and lattice phonons (for momentum). Our findings show that a photon with high momentum can increase the optical transition rate in silicon by up to four orders of magnitude. This discovery opens new avenues for enhancing the efficiency of light detection, emission, and solar energy conversion in both indirect and direct semiconductor systems.
Absstract of: US20260238016A1
According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is an operating method for a photovoltaic power generation system, the operating method comprising the steps of: determining the occurrence of an abnormal situation of the photovoltaic power generation system; gradually ramp-voltage-downing an output voltage of at least one of a plurality of module level power electronics (MLPE); deriving a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control voltage of an inverter on the basis of the output voltage of the at least one MLPE; and shutting down all of the plurality of MLPE.
Absstract of: US20260235103A1
The invention concerns a power plant with vertical axis wind turbines. Said vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) comprise a rotor with rotating blades, mounted on a main shaft (14), said main shaft defining a lower end (14a) and an upper end, the lower end (14a) of the main shaft (14) being attached to a base structure (17), said base structure (17) being anchored through a foundation (124).According to the invention, the power plant further comprises a civil engineering work (20) and a mechanical attachment (18) between the upper end of the main shaft and a portion of the civil engineering work.
Absstract of: US20260235513A1
The present application shows a measuring device for measuring optical transmission through an object positioned in a measuring area between an external light source and the measuring device, the device comprising two sensors placed on a body, and situated in a measurement plane, the sensors having a substantially similar spectral and directional response, the measuring area and/or the body configured to move relative to each other between a first position in which a perpendicular projection of the measuring area onto the body does not overlap with any of the sensors, and a second position in which the projection of the measuring area overlaps with one sensor.
Absstract of: WO2026166114A1
Disclosed in the present disclosure is an interdigitated-back-contact photovoltaic cell, comprising: a silicon substrate, wherein the back surface of the silicon substrate comprises a P-type doped region and an N-type doped region, at least one of which is provided with a non-polished surface, the non-polished surface including at least one of conical structure, pyramidal structure, inverted conical structure, inverted pyramidal structure, truncated conical structure, truncated pyramidal structure, wormhole structure, polygonal pit structure, and vertical pore structure.
Absstract of: WO2026167277A1
Aspects of the present invention relate to a light transmissive panel for a vehicle, a light transmissive panel array, and to a vehicle comprising a light transmissive panel or panel array. The light transmissive panel has an outer surface and an inner surface for defining respective outer and inner surfaces of the vehicle. The light transmissive panel comprises a photovoltaic cell, a light guide layer, and a reflective layer arranged between the photovoltaic cell and the light guide layer. A first major surface of the light guide layer comprises a light gathering region disposed around at least a portion of the periphery of the photovoltaic cell for receiving light incident on the outer surface of the light transmissive panel. The light guide layer is configured to guide light incident on the light gathering region, the guided light having a component in a plane parallel to the first and second major surfaces of the light guide layer.
Absstract of: US20260235106A1
0000 An electricity generating device for generating electricity simultaneously from solar and wind sources includes a base and a turbine rotatably mounted to the base. The turbine comprises a shaft and a plurality of cups coupled to and radially arranged around the shaft. Each cup defines a cavity bounded by an interior surface of the cup. Each cup also has a rim which defines an opening to the cavity. The openings of the cups of the plurality of cups face in a first rotational direction around the shaft. Each cup has an exterior surface opposite the interior surface which widens from a base end of the cup to the rim of the cup. Each one of a plurality of solar panels is mounted on the exterior surface of an associated cup of the plurality of cups. A generator is operatively coupled to the shaft.
Absstract of: US20260238157A1
An RV power system may include a battery and a power conversion unit coupled to the battery. At least one input of the power conversion unit may be coupled to a solar panel and at least one output of the power conversion unit may be coupled to the battery and an external power inlet. The power conversion unit may further include at least one processor and a memory module communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. The memory module may store machine readable instructions that cause the at least one processor to determine power demands from the external power inlet, determine a state of charge of the battery, and route power from the solar panel to either of the battery or the external power inlet based on the state of charge of the battery and power demands from the external power inlet.
Absstract of: US20260238158A1
A surface comprising photovoltaic panels attached to the surface using various techniques. The surface may be a flexible surface or a rigid surface. The surface may comprise one or more pockets for inserting corresponding one or more photovoltaic panels into the corresponding pockets. The photovoltaic panels may be attached to the surface with an overlap between photovoltaic panels. A cooling plate may be attached between the surface and the photovoltaic panel, allowing air to flow between the surface and he photovoltaic. The surface may comprise a 3-sided slotted frame. The surface may comprise strip-lining attached between two adjacent photovoltaic panels. The surface may comprise securing rings for tying the photovoltaic panels to the surface.
Absstract of: US20260236045A1
A method of managing solar power delivered to land shared by solar trackers and agriculture includes receiving an input for a specified amount of light during a specified time frame. The specified amount of light is a portion of total insolation received by the plurality of solar trackers during the specified timeframe. The method also includes adjusting one or more angles of the plurality of solar trackers during the specified timeframe to increase an amount of insolation on the one or more crops by at least the specified amount of light. The method further includes adjusting the one or more angles of the plurality of solar trackers to one or more PV-optimized angles outside of the specified timeframe with the one or more PV-optimized angles corresponding to angles that maximize energy production of the plurality of solar trackers.
Absstract of: US20260238156A1
A mounting system for mounting a plurality of solar modules to a surface is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of rails. The system may further comprise a plurality of module clamps adapted to mount solar modules to the rails, in which a first solar module is mounted to a first rail by a first one of the module clamps and a second solar module is mounted to a second rail by a second one of the module clamps. The system may further include at least one shared mount with two opposing distal ends each including a leg that extends upward from the respective distal end. The system may further comprise one or more roof anchors each adapted to anchor the at least one shared mount to the surface.
Absstract of: US20260234955A1
The invention relates to a shelter (1) which comprises: a roof (5);a pillar (3) which at least partially supports the roof (5) and which comprises:a sole plate (11);a beam (12) higher than the sole plate (11);a plurality of uprights connecting the sole plate (11) and the beam (12) to each other;a container (25); andballast (26) placed in the container (25) so that the sole plate (11) holds at least some of the weight of this ballast (26).
Absstract of: US20260233754A1
0000 An apparatus for facilitating a movement of trailers. The apparatus includes energy harvesting devices, energy storage devices, trailer propulsion assemblies, and a processing device. The energy harvesting devices are coupled to trailer bodies of the trailers, and generate electrical energy. The energy storage devices are coupled to the trailer bodies, and electrically coupled with the energy harvesting devices, and store the electrical energy. The trailer propulsion assemblies are coupled to the trailer bodies, and operatively coupled with wheels mounted on the trailer bodies, and drive the wheels with driving characteristics using the electrical energy for propelling the trailers. The trailers are maneuverable. The processing device are operatively coupled with the trailer propulsion assemblies, the energy storage devices, and the energy harvesting devices, and generates commands for controlling a movement of the trailers. The driving of the wheels with the driving characteristics using the electrical energy are based on the commands.
Absstract of: DE102025105059A1
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug, insbesondere elektrisch angetriebenes Kraftfahrzeug, mit wenigstens einem Solarmodul (200), das mehrere Solarzellen (210) und eine die Solarzellen (210) überdeckende Außenschicht (240) aufweist. Die Außenschicht (240) weist eine Perforierung mit einer Vielzahl von Löchern (242) auf, die zum Ausbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit (R) vorgesehen sind.Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zum Ausbringen von Reinigungsflüssigkeit (R) an dem Solarmodul (200) sowie ein entsprechend ausgebildetes Solarmodul (200) zur Verwendung an einem Kraftfahrzeug.
Absstract of: WO2026168793A1
The present invention provides an opening and closing valve comprising: a valve body in which a diaphragm provided in an opening/closing port formed in a flow path connecting an inlet port to an outlet port is raised or lowered by the pressure difference between an upper space and a lower space to selectively open or close the opening/closing port; an opening/closing control unit that selectively raises and lowers a plunger for opening and closing a pilot hole for draining a fluid accommodated in the upper space of the diaphragm, thereby varying the pressure in the upper space of the diaphragm; a driving unit that generates torque via power applied from an external source and provides the torque to the opening/closing control unit so that the pressure in the upper space of the diaphragm varies; a solar communication control unit that selectively supplies power to the driving unit by means of a control signal applied via wireless communication; and a pressure switch unit that electrically connects the solar communication control unit and the driving unit by means of the fluid introduced via the inlet port of the valve body. The impact generated by the pressure difference, which opens and closes the opening/closing port, between the upper and lower sides of the diaphragm is mitigated, thus protecting the diaphragm subjected to the discharge pressure of the fluid.
Absstract of: WO2026169957A1
A fencing system includes a first fence post and a second fence post spaced apart from one another, and at least one solar panel positioned between the first and second fence posts such that the at least one solar panel functions as a privacy panel. The solar panel is secured directly to the fence posts and may be retained by one or more rails including a bottom rail, a top rail, and optional side rails, each of which may include a channel for receiving an edge of the solar panel. Anchoring structures embedded in the ground may support the fence posts. Electrical wiring coupled to the solar panel may pass through the fence posts for connection to adjacent panels or electrical equipment, and a cable management cover may be provided. Methods of assembling the fencing system are also disclosed.
Absstract of: WO2026169564A1
A solar module has a photovoltaic panel having a first thickness and a frame structure for retaining the photovoltaic panel on at least two sides. The frame structure has an elongated body on each of the at least two sides, and the elongated body is defined by a substantially consistent cross section. The substantially consistent cross section has a substantially horizontal section for engaging a back surface of the photovoltaic panel, and a substantially vertical section extending from the substantially horizontal section in a substantially perpendicular direction for engaging a side surface of the photovoltaic panel, the substantially vertical section having a first height, and where the first height is smaller than the first thickness. Also provided is a solar module assembly including the frame structure.
Absstract of: WO2026168534A1
Provided is a power generation device which enables securing of a region contributing to power generation. A power generation device (400) for converting energy of excitation light emitted from a light source into electrical energy has a module array (420) including a plurality of photoelectric conversion modules (100) and first wiring (440). The module array (420) includes a first photoelectric conversion module and a second photoelectric conversion module which are adjacent to each other in a second direction. Each of the first photoelectric conversion module and the second photoelectric conversion module has a first extraction electrode (52) and a second extraction electrode (54) having a polarity opposite to that of the first extraction electrode. The first extraction electrodes (52) of the first photoelectric conversion module and the second photoelectric conversion module, which have the same polarity, face each other. The first wiring (440) straddles the first extraction electrodes (52) of the first photoelectric conversion module and the second photoelectric conversion module.
Absstract of: WO2026168533A1
Provided is a power generation device capable of uniformizing the amount of electric energy generated by a plurality of photoelectric conversion modules. A power generation device (400) converts the energy of excitation light emitted from a light source into electrical energy. The power generation device (400) has a module array (420) including a plurality of photoelectric conversion modules (100). The photoelectric conversion region of the photoelectric conversion module located at an end of the module array (420) is wider than the photoelectric conversion region of the photoelectric conversion module located at the center of the module array.
Absstract of: WO2026165604A1
Modular horizontal axis solar tracking system 10 has a plurality of preassembled solar panel modules 22 each including a support frame 14 with photovoltaic (PV) solar panels 18 mounted thereto, a plurality of pre-assembled drive assemblies 24 configured to, in use, convey rotational drive to the solar panel modules. Each pre-assembled solar panel module for support between two spaced said drive assemblies for rotation about a rotation axis. A plurality of torque drive shafts 34, each connected between spaced said dive assemblies providing drive for rotation of the solar panel modules. The respective torque drive shaft is spaced from and generally parallel to the rotation axis, wherein the plurality of pre-assembled solar panel modules, the plurality of pre-assembled drive assemblies and the plurality of torque drive shafts are provided as modular components of the system.
Absstract of: EP4791150A1
An IBC cell, an IBC cell assembly, and a production method are provided, and belong to the technical field of solar cells. An IBC cell body includes a first cell segment, a rectangular transition zone and a second cell segment. The first cell segment and the second cell segment are distributed on two sides of the rectangular transition zone respectively and arranged mirror-symmetrically arranged, the length of the rectangular transition zone in a transverse direction is a first preset distance 2d, and backlight sides of the first cell segment and the second cell segment are provided with positive electrodes and a negative electrodes. In the IBC cell assembly, first cell row units and second cell row units arranged alternately in a longitudinal direction, the first cell row unit includes N IBC cell bodies arranged in the transverse direction, and the second cell row unit includes N-1 IBC cell bodies rotated by 180° and arranged in the transverse direction, and includes the first cell segment and the second cell segment that are rotated by 180° and arranged on two end sides of the N-1 IBC cell bodies respectively.
Absstract of: EP4790727A1
The present application relates to the field of conductive paste and discloses a silver-coated nickel paste and a preparation method thereof, as well as a high-temperature sintering metallization method for crystalline silicon solar cells. The silver-coated nickel paste includes the following components by weight percentage: 80-95% of conductive powder, consisting of silver-coated nickel powder and micron-sized silver powder; 1-6% of glass powder; 0.1-3% of organic resin; 0.5-0.8% of a thixotropic agent; 0-1% of other auxiliaries and balance is solvent. Among them, the conductive powder is a mixture of silver-coated nickel powder and silver powder at a weight ratio of 1:(0-50). The silver-coated nickel powder used has a resistivity of ≤ 96 µΩ·cm, an oxidation-resistant resistivity of ≤ 205 µΩ·cm, and a titrated nickel content of ≤ 0.01 mol/L. When the silver-coated nickel paste is used for single-backside printing the crystalline silicon solar cells, compared with pure silver paste, the line resistance is slightly higher, the contact resistance is substantially the same, and the printed wet weight is substantially the same. After adjustment, the photoelectric conversion efficiency is 0%-2% lower than that of pure silver paste, and the silver-coated nickel paste can be used as a substitute for pure silver powder paste for crystalline silicon solar cells. Correspondingly, the present application discloses a preparation method of a silver-coated nickel paste and a hi
Absstract of: EP4790890A2
0001 The present invention discloses a main shaft of a photovoltaic tracking support and the photovoltaic tracking support itself. A cross-section of the main shaft is of a compact cross-section. This cross-section includes four planar segments and four arc segments. The four planar segments and the four arc segments are alternately arranged circumferentially to form a square tubular structure. Widths of the four planar segments are equal, and radians of the four arc segments are also equal, making the square tubular structure formed by the four planar segments and the four arc segments centrally symmetric about an axis of the main shaft. A ratio of the width x' of the planar segment to a wall thickness t of the main shaft, i.e., a width-to-thickness ratio x'/t, falls within a range of 20 to 25, which achieves a balance and compromise between torsional strength and bending strength, thereby providing better stability.
Absstract of: EP4790892A2
0001 A system for protecting solar tracking components from excessive forces, the system comprising a sensor secured to a component of the solar tracking system, which sensor is configured to monitor a force on or a movement of the component. The system further comprising means to receive data from the sensor and determine whether the force on or the displacement of or more solar panels in a first position exceeds a first threshold, and triggering remedial action to rotate the one or more solar panels to a second position where the force on or displacement of the one or more solar panels is less than a second threshold.
Absstract of: WO2026104075A1
A solar wing (1) for a spacecraft (100), the solar wing (1) being configured to be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position and comprising: − a solar array (10) comprising a plurality of solar panels (2) comprising solar cells for generating electrical current and configured to be movable between the stowed position and the deployed position, the solar panels being arranged adjacent to one another and along a longitudinal axis (X) in the deployed position, − a plurality of stiffening assemblies (3) extending in at least one line (L1 or L2), each stiffening assembly (3) comprising at least one stiffening panel (30), said stiffening panel (30) of each stiffening assembly (3) being mechanically and electrically linked to one of said solar panels (2), each stiffening assembly (3) being configured to be movable between the stowed position and the deployed position, each stiffening panel (30) forming a predetermined non-zero and non-planar angle (A) with said solar panel (2) in the deployed position, said stiffening assemblies (3) of said at least one line comprising a plurality of mechanical and electrical links (4) in the form of electrically conductive C-shaped tape springs (5), at least one pair of mechanical and electrical links (4) being fastened to adjacent stiffening panels (30) and extending therebetween, at least some of the mechanical and electrical links (4) extending parallel to said line in the deployed position, each mechanical and electrical lin
Absstract of: EP4790891A1
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Solarzellenanordnung mit einer Anordnung von Solarzellen (1). Die Solarzellen (1) werden in einem Arbeitspunkt mit negativem differenziellem Widerstand betrieben und die Solarzellen (1) werden mit Wechselstrom betrieben. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Energiewandleranordnung.
Absstract of: EP4791155A2
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a solar cell and a photovoltaic module. A solar cell includes: a substrate having a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and doped with a second dopant element; a first dielectric layer formed over the rear surface of the substrate; a first doped conductive layer formed over a surface of the first dielectric layer away from the substrate and doped with a first dopant element; grooves arranged alternatingly in a first direction, penetrating the first doped conductive layer and the first dielectric layer, and extending into the substrate; a second dielectric layer formed over a bottom surface of the grooves; a second doped conductive layer formed over a surface of the second dielectric layer away from the substrate and doped with the second dopant element; and a doped layer aligned with the second doped conductive layer, located between the second dielectric layer and the substrate, and doped with the first dopant element. The solution is at least beneficial to improve the open-circuit voltage and the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.
Absstract of: WO2025073601A1
The invention relates to a method of testing at least one photovoltaic cell (2) of a solar charge arrangement (4) for a vehicle (1) using a test arrangement (5), wherein the test arrangement (5) comprises an optical sensor (6), in particular a camera (7), wherein a reverse current (11) is applied to the at least one photovoltaic cell (2), wherein the photovoltaic cell (2) in response to the reverse current (11) emits light, wherein the optical sensor (6) generates sensor data (14) by capturing the emitted light, in particular makes an image of the at least one photovoltaic cell (2), wherein the test arrangement (5) comprises a control unit (15) for outputting and/or analyzing the sensor data (14), wherein the solar charge arrangement (4) comprises a solar charge controller (16), wherein the at least one photovoltaic cell (2) is controlled by the solar charge controller (16), wherein the solar charge controller (16) controls the photovoltaic cell (2) while the photovoltaic cell (2) generates energy from sunlight, wherein the solar charge controller (16) applies the reverse current (11) to the at least one photovoltaic cell (2).
Absstract of: FR3171946A1
L’invention présente un avantage déterminant par rapport aux éoliennes verticales classiques. Le dispositif utilise un système de concentration du vent qui dirige l’air sur une partie des éoliennes, afin d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique et de réduire les pertes. De plus, l’intégration de panneaux solaires sur les façades de la structure permet une production hybride, assurant une continuité même en conditions de vent faible. Le caractère modulaire de l’invention permet son adaptation à différents contextes, allant de modules compacts en toiture urbaine à des tours multi-étages pour de grandes infrastructures. Figure de l’abrégé: Fig. 5
Absstract of: DE102025000404A1
Die erneuerbaren Energien werden hierzulande massiv ausgebaut. Meistens wird der jeweils gewonnene Strom von Windkraftanlagen und Photovoltaikanlagen direkt ins Stromnetz eingespeist.Die Eindämmung und Regelung von Überkapazitäten, besonders der Photovoltaik an sonnigen Tagen, besonders in der Mittagszeit, ist dringend nötig ebenso wie die Vermeidung von Unterkapazitäten, um die Stromnetzsicherheit zu gewährleisten, da sonst evt. ein sog. Brownout, also eine kontrollierte Netzabschaltung von ganzen Verteilnetzsträngen, erfolgen müßte.Dieser Patentantrag bezieht sich auf die Einbindung ins Stromnetz für Balkonkraftwerke und kleinere Photovoltaik-Anlagen:Die sogenannten Balkonkraftwerke, also Kleinst-Photovoltaikanlagen in sehr geringer Dimension für Privathaushalte, und auch kleinere Photovoltaikanlagen auf Hausdächern oder Dächern von Gewerbe und Landwirtschaft u.a. bilden immer mehr ein großes Problem für die Stromnetzbetreiber: Denn der dort gewonnene Strom ist von der Menge und der Zeit her völlig unkalkulierbar:Die hier genannte Erfindung hilft, beide genannten Probleme des zu wenig bzw. des zu viel durch Balkonkraftwerke oder kleinere Photovoltaikanlagen erzeugten Stroms, im Extremfall also das Problem der Dunkelflaute bzw. der Hellbrise zu reduzieren, wenn nicht sogar zu beheben:Es werden jeweils einige oder mehrere oder viele Balkonkraftwerke oder kleinere Photovoltaikanlagen, die jeweils räumlich in der Nähe liegen, zusammen mit einem (oder zusammeng
Absstract of: WO2026165577A1
A mounting clip for a solar panel assembly includes a base wall, a flexible tab, a pair of side walls, a pair of wings, and an arm. The base wall defines an opening. The flexible tab extends from the base wall into the opening. The pair of side walls extends from the base wall. Each side defines a receptacle. The receptacle has an open end and a closed end. The pair of wings extends from the pair of side walls, respectively. Each wing includes a first barb configured to engage a first mounting component of the solar panel assembly. The arm includes a second barb configured to engage a second mounting component of the solar panel assembly. The receptacles in the pair of side walls are configured to receive the first and second mounting components and thereby couple the first and second mounting components to one another.
Absstract of: US20260225290A1
0000 A solar panel structure is manufactured by disposing an additional layer on an existing vehicle body outer panel and performing a laminating process on the additional layer without requiring an additional process such as preforming or mold fabrication. A method for manufacturing a solar panel structure includes disposing a vehicle body panel layer on a heating device, forming a thermal gap between the heating device and the vehicle body panel layer, disposing a solar module layer on the vehicle body panel layer, disposing a cover layer on the solar module layer, and pressing an upper portion of the cover layer.
Absstract of: AU2025301771A1
The present disclosure is applicable to the technical field of solar cells, and provides a solar cell, a solar cell passivation contact structure, a cell assembly, and a photovoltaic system. The solar cell passivation contact structure comprises a first passivation layer, a first doped polysilicon layer, a first barrier layer, and a second doped polysilicon layer that are sequentially stacked on the surface of a silicon substrate; the doping polarity of the first doped polysilicon layer is the same as the doping polarity of the second doped polysilicon layer; and the thickness of the first passivation layer is greater than the thickness of the first barrier layer. The solar cell passivation contact structure provided by the present disclosure is additionally provided with a first barrier layer and a second doped polysilicon layer, and a first passivation layer and the first barrier layer are used to jointly prevent impurities from diffusing into a silicon substrate, so that the inward diffusion of the impurities into the silicon substrate is reduced, and thus the passivation effect of the solar cell can be significantly improved, thereby improving the cell efficiency.
Absstract of: US20260231537A1
An optical structure, wherein a first area of a solar cell, said first area being a less active edge area of the solar cell, is at least partially covered by an overlapping optical layer element, wherein said overlapping optical layer structure is configured to at least partially redirect light originally directed towards the first area, wherein the redirected light is to be at least partially directed towards a second area, optionally including center area, of the solar cell, wherein said second area is a more active area than the first area, thereby preferably providing, due to enhanced light conversion efficiency, more energy and improved total gain in the solar cell or module comprising the solar cell. A method for enhancing the efficiency of a solar cell or a related module and a method for manufacturing an optical structure is further provided.
Absstract of: US20260231555A1
The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a divided solar cell capable of suppressing influence on a photoelectric conversion substrate when a solar cell is divided as compared with a conventional technique, and a divided solar cell having higher reliability than a conventional technique. The method is configured to include a first electrode forming step of applying conductive paste containing liquid resin onto a first main surface of a photoelectric conversion substrate and solidifying the conductive paste in a state where a part of the liquid resin of the conductive paste oozes out from an applied area on the photoelectric conversion substrate, so as to form a first electrode part and a first resin coating part containing a resin component of the liquid resin, and a dividing groove forming step of forming a dividing groove from a side of the first main surface of the photoelectric conversion substrate on which the first electrode part and the first resin coating part are formed in the first electrode forming step so as to pass through the first resin coating part.
Absstract of: WO2026164847A1
A mounting system may include a base plate and a receiver mounted to the base plate. The receiver includes first and second flange members positioned in generally parallel, spaced-apart relation and extending generally upwardly from a top surface of the base plate so that an interior cavity is defined therebetween, the interior cavity of the receiver being sized to receive a mounting bracket for mounting a piece of equipment to the mounting system. A spring fastener assembly operably engagable with a fastener opening defined by the mounting bracket and a fastener opening defined by the first and second flange members secures the mounting bracket to the receiver.
Absstract of: WO2026164514A1
A rope locking device for locking two crossing ropes together. The rope locking device has a first set of wedges for positioning around a first rope, where the first set of wedges is configured to squeeze against the first rope when pulled in either direction. It also has a second set of wedges for positioning around a second rope, and the second set of wedges is configured to squeeze against the second rope when pulled in either direction. The first rope and the second rope are separated in two different layers within the rope locking device.
Absstract of: US20260226794A1
The motorized window treatment may include a motor drive unit comprising a motor configured to rotate to adjust the covering material to the plurality of positions. The motorized window treatment may include a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to control the bottom bar to each of the plurality of positions at a plurality of times, determine a magnitude of power collected by the solar cell of the bottom bar of the motorized window treatment at each of the plurality of times, and/or to store the magnitude of power with an associated position of the plurality of positions and with an associated time of the plurality of times. The control circuit may control the position of the bottom bar to a position of the plurality of positions based on the magnitude of power and/or associated times stored with the associated position of the plurality of positions.
Absstract of: US20260230029A1
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system configured to secure a PV module to a support structure, such as a torque tube.
Absstract of: ES1325633U
A low-height photovoltaic system for agricultural plantations, where the plants are arranged in rows, characterized in that it comprises at least one row of vertical posts (2) fixed to the ground; at least one row comprising at least one photovoltaic module located between posts, the rows being arranged at different heights between posts; wherein the maximum height (Hm) of the photovoltaic modules (1) is less than the height (Hf) of the agricultural plants from which branches with their leaves and fruit develop; and wherein the photovoltaic modules (1) are arranged in the free space (Ep) between the trunks of the plants. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
Absstract of: US20260231556A1
0000 In the present application, a tunnel oxide layer is deposited by means of a combination of PECVD and PEALD. A thin oxide layer with a thickness of 0.1 nm to 0.5 nm is pre-deposited by means of PECVD. In a subsequent PEALD process, the thin oxide layer chemically passivates a surface of a substrate, and then the PEALD process is configured to uniformly deposit a tunnel oxide layer on the basis of the oxide layer. The basic principle of such growth mode is atomic layer deposition.
Absstract of: AU2025212200A1
Disclosed in the present application are a solar cell and a manufacturing method therefor, and a photovoltaic module. The solar cell comprises: a semiconductor substrate, which has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a first semiconductor layer, which is arranged on the first surface, and comprises a first part and a second part that is closely adjacent to the first part in a second direction, wherein the degree of crystallization of the first part is greater than that of the second part, and the first semiconductor layer is made of at least one of amorphous silicon, nanocrystalline silicon and microcrystalline silicon. By providing a rational crystallized area and a rational non-crystallized area on the first semiconductor layer, the overall cell efficiency of the solar cell is optimized by means of the higher degree of crystallization of the first part, thereby improving the cell efficiency; in addition, the passivation effect of the second part is ensured by means of the lower degree of crystallization of the second part, thereby preventing electric leakage.
Absstract of: AU2025211076A1
A solar module frame coupling assembly (900) includes a solar module frame (908) and a rail (904). The solar module frame (908) includes a frame side portion (903) having a protruded guide structure (901). The rail (904) includes a first rail side (930) and a second rail side (931) that is opposite the first rail side (930). The second rail side (930) is configured to interface with a torque tube (14), and the first rail side (930) includes an alignment slot (902). The alignment slot (902) is configured to receive the protruded guide structure (901) to couple the solar module frame (908) to the rail (904).
Absstract of: AU2025212253A1
A support structure (200, 300, 400, 500a, 500b, 600a, 600b) for solar trackers with thermal expansion mitigation includes a frame (212, 312, 412, 512, 612a, 612b) rotatably coupled to one or more ground piles (216, 316, 416, 516, 616a, 616b). The support structure (200, 300, 400, 500a, 500b, 600a, 600b) further includes a pivot bracket (206, 306, 406, 606a, 606b) rotatably coupled to a portion of the frame (212, 312, 412, 512, 612a, 612b) with the pivot bracket (206, 306, 406, 606a, 606b) including a pivot pin (244) to which torque tube clamps (232, 332, 432, 532) are rotatably coupled. The torque tube clamps (232, 332, 432, 532) are affixed to a torque tube (204, 304, 404, 504) and solar modules are affixed to the torque tube (204, 304, 404, 504) via one or more mounting brackets. Thermal expansion/contraction of the torque tube (204, 304, 404, 504) is translated into rotational movement of the frame (212, 312, 412, 512, 612a, 612b) relative to the one or more ground piles (216, 316, 416, 516, 616a, 616b) via the rotatable couplings including the pivot bracket (206, 306, 406, 606a, 606b). The rotational movement of the frame (212, 312, 412, 512, 616a, 612b) relative to the one or more ground piles (216, 316, 416, 516, 616a, 616b) enables the torque tube (204, 304, 404, 504) to expand/contract while mitigating mechanical stress of the support structure (200, 300, 400, 500a, 500b, 600a, 600b).
Absstract of: AU2025210482A1
A solar module frame is configured to bound a plurlaity of photovoltaic cells. This solar module frame includes a first sidewall at a first side of the frame and a second sidewall at a second side of the frame. Extending out from the first sidewall is a first outward facing lower flange that includes at least one fastening aperture, and extending out from the first sidewall is a first inward facing upper flange that defines a first side photovoltaic cell receptacle. Extending out from the second sidewall is a second outward facing lower flange that includes at least one fastening aperture, and extending out from the second sidewall is a second inward facing upper flange that defines a second side photovoltaic cell receptacle.
Absstract of: US20260230027A1
0000 A solar energy racking system for a plurality of solar panels for generation of electrical energy comprising a pair of opposing elongated rails for disposing in spaced-apart relation on a surface and secured thereto with a pair of anchors for each elongated rail, said anchors for connecting to the surface and to respective opposing portions of the elongated rail; and a solar photovoltaic module for securing to the pair of rails with a plurality of clips. A plurality of solar panels mount to the rails in a dense-space array having a low-profile relative to the surface. Optionally an intermediate engaging member attached to the rails intermediate the anchors further secures the rails to the surface.
Absstract of: US20260230036A1
0000 A photovoltaic (PV) system includes one or more PV modules, the one or more PV modules including a PV layer having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The PV modules also include a conductive layer coupled to the second side of the PV layer, the conductive layer further including a positive bus line and a negative bus line extending in a first direction. The conductive layer further includes a vertical bus line extending substantially orthogonally to the first direction and is operable to electrically couple to the positive and negative bus lines. The one or more PV modules can be electrically coupled to other PV modules in series or in parallel.
Absstract of: AU2024411312A1
A floating photovoltaic (PV) arrangement for supporting at least one PV module having at least one support region, the arrangement including a first elongate float; and a second elongate float having an end that is interconnected to a side of the first elongate float, wherein at least one of the floats comprises at least one mounting location for supporting the PV module via the at least one support region thereof.
Absstract of: US20260229643A1
A heat exchanger includes a refrigerant substrate, a plurality of condenser plate heat exchangers, and a plurality of evaporator plate heat exchangers. Each condenser plate heat exchanger and each evaporator plate heat exchanger are arranged on a same side of the refrigerant substrate in a first direction. A side surface of each condenser plate heat exchanger that faces the refrigerant substrate includes a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet. A side surface of each evaporator plate heat exchanger that faces the refrigerant substrate includes a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet. The refrigerant substrate includes two condensation refrigerant flow channels and two evaporation refrigerant flow channels.
Absstract of: US20260228374A1
A solar panel system proposal system includes a remote device configured to display various steps of the solar panel system proposal process and receive input from a user. The user input received from the user allows the user, via the solar panel system proposal system, to create one or more solar panel system layout designs, compare savings for different solar panel system layout designs, select a solar panel system layout design from the one or more solar panel system layout designs, and generate a solar panel system proposal based on the selected solar panel system layout design.
Absstract of: AU2026206126A1
A modular sensor system comprising a plurality of modules, the plurality of modules comprising one or more sensors, one or more energy harvesters, one or more energy storage devices, one or more wireless radios, and one or more electronics devices, wherein the one or more energy harvesters comprise a photovoltaic cell; and one or more blind-mate connectors contained within each of the plurality of modules, wherein the one or more blind-mate connectors comprise an electrical connector to transmit power and/or data and configured to connect two modules of the plurality of modules together. ul u l
Absstract of: US20260230031A1
The invention relates to a system and a method for mounting at least one solar panel on a substantially flat mounting surface. The system comprises thereto a base element, a support structure configured for supporting at least part of at least one solar panel, which is connected to the base element and wherein the support structure comprises a retaining element for retaining at least part of an upper edge of the solar panel and a clamping element configured for clampingly engaging at least part of a lower edge the solar panel.
Absstract of: US20260229878A1
The application describes a PV energy generation plant with a central inverter circuit connected to a PV generator that comprises a plurality of parallel PV main strings connected, on the input side, to the central inverter circuit via DC lines assigned to a respective PV main string and a monitoring circuit, comprising a differential current measurement circuit, an isolating switch, and a monitoring controller configured to switch the isolating switch after a differential current threshold value IS,Diff has been exceeded and isolate the PV main string. A ground fault monitoring circuit is arranged between a DC link circuit and a grounding connection and comprises a ground current measurement circuit, an isolating circuit, and a controller configured to selectively trip the isolating circuit after a defined delay time T
Absstract of: US20260225942A1
A glass, having a specific gravity of 2.2 to 2.7, having a Young's modulus of 60 GPa or more, having an average thermal expansion coefficient in a range of 50° C. to 200° C. of 2.0 to 6.0 (×10/K), having a rectangular shape, having a main surface with one side of 50 cm or more and 300 cm or less, having a thickness of 0.01 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less, having a total content of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O of 0% to 3.5% in terms of mass % based on oxides, and containing 0.1% to 10% of CeO2 in terms of mass % based on oxides.
Absstract of: US20260230032A1
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
Absstract of: US20260230030A1
The present disclosure provides a bracket assembly for securing a photovoltaic (PV) module. The bracket assembly may include a bracket having a top portion and a bottom surface and a clip coupled to the bracket. The clip may include a hooked portion, wherein the clip is configured to be displaced by a PV module from a first position to a second position. The clip may be biased toward the first position, and the hooked portion may be configured to engage an edge feature of the PV module.
Absstract of: US20260227424A1
0000 A device for monitoring and alerting for contact of an object with a line strung between two upright posts includes a housing having a body and a mounting portion extending from the body. A mount is positioned in the mounting portion. A camera is positioned on the mounting portion for downward viewing of the line. A processor is positioned in the housing and an accelerometer is positioned in the housing in operable communication with the processor. The device includes a power supply operably connected to the processor. When the device is positioned on the line and the accelerometer senses movement of the device, the accelerometer generates and transmits a signal to the processor. The processor analyses the signal to determine whether the signal meets a threshold and, if the threshold is met, the processor generates and transmits an alarm signal to a receiving device.
Absstract of: US20260231560A1
Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.
Absstract of: AU2025246292A1
Disclosed are a solar cell manufacturing method, a solar cell, and a photovoltaic module. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps: providing a silicon substrate, wherein the silicon substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged, and the second surface comprises first regions and second regions which are distributed at intervals; forming a tunneling layer and a second doping layer, which are stacked, on the first regions; preparing a second passivation layer on the second regions and the second doping layer, wherein the second passivation layer is in contact with the silicon substrate on the second regions; and preparing, on the first regions, second electrodes in contact with the second doping layer.
Absstract of: US20260230037A1
0000 A solar tile with fire extinguishing equipment function and a fire protection system for a building to improve fire protection for buildings with solar cells and to facilitate the installation. The solar tile is used in a corresponding systems. The simple arrangement of an edge profile, in particular a profile made of plastic or metal that often already exists, creates a quick, simple and robust method of distributing water over a large area. The solar tile has a water line. The water line has at least one inlet connection. The water line may also have one outlet connection between which it extends. The water line has at least one outlet, said outlet being designed to supply water from the water line to the or to an adjacent solar tile.
Absstract of: US20260231536A1
0000 Disclosed is a solar cell including a semiconductor substrate, and a dopant layer disposed over one surface of the semiconductor substrate and having a crystalline structure different from that of the semiconductor substrate, the dopant layer including a dopant. The dopant layer includes a plurality of semiconductor layers stacked one above another in a thickness direction thereof, and an interface layer interposed therebetween. The interface layer is an oxide layer having a higher concentration of oxygen than that in each of the plurality of semiconductor layers.
Absstract of: WO2026163209A1
A non-penetrating structure for suspending panels over sloped and/or level ground, the structure comprising: (i) at least one geomembrane to cover a surface of the sloped and/or level ground; (ii) at least one grid essentially parallel to the at least one geomembrane, wherein the at least one geomembrane is positioned in between the sloped and/or level ground and the at least one grid; (iii) at least one trench weight, which by its self-weight, secures the at least one grid and the at least one geomembrane onto the sloped and/or level ground; and (iv) a plurality of panel support beams, wherein each one of the plurality of support beams couples one or more of at least one panel, selected from a group consisting of a photovoltaic panel, a solar-thermal panel and a thermo-photovoltaic panel, to a plurality of connections, each connection of the plurality of connections comprising at least one hook; and wherein the at least one hook hangs onto one or more of the at least one grid.
Absstract of: AU2025279729A1
Abstract The disclosure provides a back-contact solar cell and a preparation method thereof, and a photovoltaic module. The back-contact solar cell includes a crystalline silicon substrate and a first functional film, the back side of the crystalline silicon substrate is provided with a first region and an isolation region, the isolation region is disposed on one side of the first region; and the first functional film is stacked on the first region, the first functional film is provided with a light-trapping portion close to the isolation region, the light-trapping portion is provided with at least one of a light-trapping portion close to the isolation region, the light-trapping portion is provided with at least one of a light-trapping valley and a light-trapping peak. Abstract ec b s t r a c t e c Drawings Fig. 1 x 101 103 102 103 101 ec e c
Absstract of: US20260229887A1
A module level power electronics (MLPE) according to an aspect may comprise a processor that: executes a self-diagnosis mode on the basis of a self-diagnosis request signal received during operation or stop of an inverter connected to the module level power electronics; detects, ion the self-diagnosis mode, whether there is an installation error between a photovoltaic module and the module level power electronics or a component error within the module level power electronics; and transmits, to a diagnosis management system, diagnosis result information regarding whether or not the installation error and the component error are detected.
Absstract of: US20260230034A1
0000 Embodiments of the application may include frames and methods for making frames to at least partially enclose or support a solar panel including an elongated piece of framework material which has been folded to form a folded, framework having at least some portions of overlapped framework and a securement between some of the overlapped framework. Securements may include but are not limited to teeth, dimples, tab locks, adhesives, grip surfaces, or the like and may provide strength and even anti-twisting properties to a frame.
Absstract of: US20260229877A1
0000 A processor according to an aspect: during monitoring of operation situations, determines that switching to a safety mode is needed; on the basis of the number of all devices connected to photovoltaic (PV) modules and a predefined safety voltage, identifies a target voltage of each of all the devices; and provides a shutdown signal to each of all the devices so that an output voltage of each of all the devices is controlled to the target voltage.
Absstract of: US20260231559A1
A multilayer solar panel system includes a first solar panel oriented to receive direct sunlight and a second solar panel oriented in an opposite direction relative to the first solar panel. The multilayer solar panel system further includes a light tunnel unit to capture sunlight and guide the sunlight toward a light reflecting unit and a mirror unit. The multilayer solar panel system further includes the light reflecting unit to receive sunlight from the light tunnel and distribute the sunlight toward the second solar panel. The multilayer solar panel further includes the mirror unit to reflect incoming sunlight toward the light reflecting unit and onto the second solar panel.
Absstract of: US20260231498A1
A method of forming a solar cell is disclosed. The method includes forming a multilayered stack of materials wherein a first amorphous silicon layer is the top layer of the multilayered stack of materials and is formed above an oxide layer that is formed above a second amorphous silicon layer. In addition, the method includes forming a plurality of openings in the first amorphous silicon layer, forming a plurality of non-contiguous mask regions in the second amorphous silicon layer, and forming a plurality of trenches around each non-contiguous mask region of the plurality of non-contiguous mask regions to form a plurality of non-contiguous first silicon regions and to form one or more second silicon regions, wherein the plurality of non-contiguous first silicon regions include parts of a first portion of the second amorphous silicon layer on their top surfaces, wherein the parts of the first portion of the second amorphous silicon layer includes the plurality of non-contiguous mask regions, and wherein the one or more second silicon regions include parts of a second portion of the second amorphous silicon layer on the top surface of the one or more second silicon regions. The method further includes removing the plurality of non-contiguous mask regions to expose the top surfaces of the plurality of non-contiguous first silicon regions.
Absstract of: US20260229810A1
A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a conductive metal block and an insulating housing. The insulating housing leaves the sides of uncovered. The conductive metal block has a common power conductor thru-hole which allows multiple modules to be ganged together by inserting the power common conductor through the thru-holes of all of the modules and then be engaged by setscrews in the modules.
Absstract of: US20260230028A1
A photovoltaic assembly including at least one fishbone support, at least one solar photovoltaic (PV) panel adhered to the at least one fishbone support and at least one additional support selected from the group consisting of a horizontal support configured to support the at least one fishbone support and attached to the backbone, wherein the horizontal support comprises a profiled slot, a vertical support attached to the plurality of cross arms, and combinations thereof. The at least one fishbone support includes a backbone and a plurality of cross arms attached to and arranged perpendicular to the backbone. a method for shipping photovoltaic including providing a photovoltaic assembly including at least one fishbone support adhered to a backside of at least one solar PV panel as a first layer and stacking additional photovoltaic assemblies along raised portions to generate subsequent layers of photovoltaic assemblies.
Absstract of: WO2026163089A1
Control system for a photovoltaic system, wherein the photovoltaic system comprises at least one photovoltaic panel (10), configured to rotate around an inclination axis (X) for an inclination angle (a), and at least one actuator (20), configured to drive the photovoltaic panel (10) in rotation around the 5 inclination axis (X), characterized in that it comprises: a solar radiation detector (3), equipped with a collection surface (31) for collecting solar radiation and arranged to rotate around a regulation axis (Y) by a measurement angle (b), which is also arranged to make available control energy data indicative of the energy and/or power of the solar 10 radiation incident on the collection surface (31); a motor (4), arranged to drive the solar radiation detector (3) in rotation around the regulation axis (Y); a control module (C), which is connected to the solar radiation detector (3) and to the motor (4), and is configured to perform a detection cycle that 15 provides for: activating the motor (4) to rotate the solar radiation detector (3) around the regulation axis (Y) by at least a portion of the measurement angle (b), in at least one direction of rotation; during the rotation of the detector (3), at predetermined angular positions 20 of the solar radiation detector (3) or at certain instants of time, acquiring the control energy data and the corresponding angular position; identifying a maximum value of the control energy data and the corresponding angular position of
Absstract of: WO2026165399A1
A solar tracker row (120) for solar tracker systems (100) includes a plurality of A-frame shaped supports (300) coupled to underlying ground, arranged in a north-south row. A torque tube (14) extends along the row and is rotatably supported on the plurality of A-frame shaped supports (300). A plurality of solar module assemblies (150) is coupled to the torque tube (14). Each support (300) includes a hollow shaft (318a) having a first section (331a) having a circular cross- section and a second section (332a) having a circular cross-section. The hollow shaft (318a) further includes a third section (333a) located between the first section (331a) and the second section (332a) having an oval cross-section, the oval cross-section defining a major axis (Ml) and a minor axis (M2). The major axis (Ml) being oriented in an east-west direction and the minor axis (M2) being oriented in the north-south direction. The third section (333a) provides each support pier (312a) with greater flexibility in the north-south direction relative to the east-west direction.
Absstract of: US20260230033A1
0000 Solar trackers located on terrain of varying contour include a continuous torque tube formed of a plurality of sections; the plurality of sections being interconnected. A plurality of piers are embedded in the terrain at spaced locations along the torque tube to form a row. Top portions of the plurality of piers being at differing heights relative to each other due to the terrain of varying contour. The torque tube extending along the piers such that the torque tube and a pitch angle of a central axis follow the differing heights of the top portions. Further, each pier is mounted into the terrain at a mounting angle that is substantially 90 degrees downward from the pitch angle of the central axis proximate a location along the continuous torque tube where the pier is rotatably supported by a respective bearing.
Absstract of: WO2026163865A1
A photoelectric conversion module (1a) comprises a panel (10) and a frame (20). The panel (10) includes a photoelectric conversion element. The panel (10) has a surface (10a) at which light is received from the outside of the photoelectric conversion module (1a) or at which light is emitted to the outside of the photoelectric conversion module (1a). The frame (20) is positioned along an outer edge part of the panel (1), and the panel (10) is attached to the frame (20). The frame (20) has a ventilation passage (22). The ventilation passage (22) includes a first opening (22a) and a second opening (22b). The first opening (22a) and the second opening (22b) are formed at positions that are closer in the thickness direction of the panel (10) to the outside of the photoelectric conversion module (1a) than the surface (10a).
Absstract of: WO2026161990A1
There is described a photovoltaic (PV) panel. The PV panel generally has: a plurality of PV elements having a length extending along a longitudinal orientation, the plurality of PV elements spaced to one another along a transverse orientation generally normal to the longitudinal orientation, the plurality of PV elements inclined about a corresponding length thereof, transverse widths of the plurality of PV elements forming alternating positive and negative non-null angles relative to the transverse orientation, the plurality of PV elements forming a non-planar surface profile.
Absstract of: US20260230026A1
This disclosure describes solutions for mounting photovoltaic solar panels to a racking/mounting tube. This can include a frame configured to be affixed to an edge of a photovoltaic panel; a bracket mounted to a surface of the photovoltaic panel, the bracket comprising a locking mechanism configured to interface with a surface feature; and two or more tension members extending from the frame to the bracket configured to place the photovoltaic panel in compression.
Absstract of: WO2026163137A1
The present invention concerns an active control system (1a) of shadow in a tracking solar plant (1), arranged at or in proximity to a plurality of crops (3) of an underlying agricultural field and comprising a plurality of photovoltaic panels (2) mounted in an orientable way on supporting means (4). The control system is configured for orienting the photovoltaic panels so as to cancel or minimize the shadow cast by them on the underlying crops. The invention also concerns a solar plant and a method for minimizing the shadow cast on the crops (3) of an agricultural field. Specifically, said control system is programmed for determining if the height of the shadow cast on crops (3) having a vegetative area with a vertical extent less than the height of the crop is positioned on the non-vegetative part and, if not, for modifying the value of the tracking angle (At) so that the shadow does not extend, or only partially extends, at the vegetative area of said crops.
Absstract of: US20260230035A1
0000 An electricity-generating photovoltaic system is a system that efficiently converts solar energy into electricity while taking less operational space when compared to traditional solar panels. The system includes at least one solar tube, at least one retractable panel mechanism, and a support structure. The at least one solar tube corresponds to a vertical structure that captures sunlight to be converted into electricity. The at least one solar tube also includes means to efficiently convert the captured sunlight into electricity. The at least one retractable panel mechanism enables the control of the travel of the captured sunlight down the at least one solar tube. The support structure provides structural support for the at least one solar tube to maintain a desired orientation. The support structure also provides structural support to the at least one retractable panel mechanism to enable the automatic operation of the system.
Absstract of: US20260226696A1
0000 A modular pile system for a solar tracking system including an elongate hollow tube extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the elongate tube having a longitudinal axis, one or more mounting holes positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate hollow tube, a plurality of holes positioned adjacent the second end of the elongate hollow tube, and one or more interchangeable components configured to be coupled to the second end of the elongate hollow tube via the plurality of holes, the one or more interchangeable components configured for engaging with soil in which the ground pile is implanted.
Absstract of: US20260231557A1
A method of forming a solar cell is disclosed. The method includes forming a multilayered stack of materials including a substrate, forming a plurality of openings in the multilayered stack of materials, forming a plurality of dielectric regions, aligned with the plurality of openings, on a surface of a first silicon material of the multilayered stack of materials, forming a trench around each dielectric region of the plurality of dielectric regions, to form a plurality of first silicon regions and one or more second silicon regions, and after forming the trench around each dielectric region of the plurality of dielectric regions, forming a first doped material on exposed surfaces of the multilayered stack of materials. In addition, the method includes using the first doped material to cause the plurality of first silicon regions to have a doping type that corresponds to the doping type of the first doped material, and using a second doped material that is located in an uppermost part of a layer of amorphous silicon in the multilayered stack of materials, to cause the one or more second polysilicon regions to have a doping type that corresponds to the doping type of the second doped material.
Absstract of: WO2026163083A1
A method of producing a photovoltaic module includes obtaining a substrate including a coating and laser ablating a first scribe at least partially through the coating of the substrate. The method includes depositing a first charge carrier layer onto the substrate and annealing the first charge carrier layer at a first temperature for a first time period. The method includes depositing an absorber layer at a second temperature and laser ablating a second scribe at least partially through the absorber layer. The method includes depositing a second charge carrier layer onto the absorber layer and depositing a top contact layer onto the second charge carrier layer to create a subassembly. The method includes washing the subassembly with a second solvent, annealing the subassembly at a third temperature for a second time period, and laser ablating a third scribe at least partially through at least one layer of the subassembly.
Absstract of: WO2026164510A1
The present invention is in the field of a solar cell, or photovoltaic (PV) cell, with an improved tunnel recombination junction (TRJ). Said solar cells comprise at least one hetero junction and typically two hetero junctions. The invention provides solar cells with good operating characteristics, such as in terms of conversion efficiency, fill factor, and current gain.
Nº publicación: AU2025208746A1 06/08/2026
Applicant:
NEXTPOWER LLC
NEXTPOWER LLC
Absstract of: AU2025208746A1
A self-centering rail includes a first side portion and a second side portion that is opposite the first side portion. The first side portion is configured to couple to a first solar module frame when a first flange of the first solar module frame is received at the first rail clamp and the second rail clamp and when a frame self-centering member of the first solar module frame is received at the first rail self-centering member. The second side portion is configured to couple to a second solar module frame when a second flange of the second solar module frame is received at the third rail clamp and the fourth rail clamp and when a frame self-centering member of the second solar module frame is received at the second rail self-centering member.
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