公开(公告)号：US20150116054A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14525966

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: SunEdison Inc.

Inventor： Aner Tennen

IPC: H03H7/01

CPC classification number: H03H7/0161 ,  H03H7/06 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5491

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for filtering for power line communications are described. In one example, a low pass filter for power line communication in a power system including at least one phase conductor and a neutral conductor is described. The filter includes at least one capacitor coupled between the phase conductor and the neutral conductor, at least one resistor coupled between the phase conductor and the neutral conductor, and at least one inductor coupled on the neutral conductor.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于电力线通信的滤波的装置，方法和系统。 在一个示例中，描述了用于包括至少一个相导体和中性导体的电力系统中的电力线通信的低通滤波器。 滤波器包括耦合在相导体和中性导体之间的至少一个电容器，耦合在相导体和中性导体之间的至少一个电阻器，以及耦合在中性导体上的至少一个电感器。

公开(公告)号：US20140141537A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14084212

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Falster ,  Vladimir V. Voronkov ,  Marco Cornara ,  Daniela Gambaro ,  Massimiliano Olmo

IPC: H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/66

CPC classification number: H01L21/324 ,  C30B29/06 ,  C30B33/02 ,  H01L22/12

Abstract: Processes for the treatment of silicon wafers to form a high density non-uniform distribution of oxygen precipitate nuclei therein such that, upon being subjected to the heat treatment cycles of essentially any arbitrary electronic device manufacturing process, the wafers form oxygen precipitates in the bulk and a precipitate-free zone near the surface are disclosed. The processes involve activation of inactive oxygen precipitate nuclei by performing heat treatments between about 400° C. and about 600° C. for at least about 1 hour.

Abstract translation: 用于处理硅晶片以形成高密度不均匀分布的氧的方法在其中析出核，使得在经受基本上任意的任何电子器件制造工艺的热处理循环后，晶片在本体中形成氧沉淀物， 公开了表面附近的无沉淀区。 所述方法包括通过在约400℃至约600℃之间进行热处理至少约1小时来活化无活性氧沉淀核。

公开(公告)号：US20140096793A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14045325

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.

Inventor： Sasha J. Kweskin ,  Larry W. Shive

IPC: H01L21/02

CPC classification number: H01L21/02054 ,  H01L21/02024 ,  H01L21/02052

Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning a surface of a semiconductor wafer comprising: (a) contacting the front surface of the wafer with a slurry comprising an abrasive agent and a polymeric rheological modifier; (b) contacting the front surface of the semiconductor wafer with an oxidant; and (c) irradiating the front surface of the semiconductor wafer with ultraviolet light.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于清洁半导体晶片的表面的方法，包括：（a）使晶片的前表面与包含研磨剂和聚合物流变改性剂的浆料接触; （b）使半导体晶片的前表面与氧化剂接触; 和（c）用紫外线照射半导体晶片的前表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2017172530A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/024091

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： LUTER, William Lynn

IPC: C30B15/00 ,  C30B15/10 ,  C30B15/14 ,  C30B29/06

CPC classification number: C30B15/02 ,  C30B15/002 ,  C30B15/005 ,  C30B15/10 ,  C30B15/12 ,  C30B15/14 ,  C30B15/22 ,  C30B15/30 ,  C30B29/06

Abstract: Crystal pulling apparatus for continuous pulling of silicon ingots in which an oxygen-containing crucible may be eliminated are disclosed. A solid silicon support having three indentations is used to hold pools of molten silicon. Silicon is added to a melting pool and weirs over into a stabilization pool and further weirs over into a growth pool from which a silicon ingot is grown.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以省去含氧坩埚的用于连续提拉硅锭的晶体提拉装置。 具有三个压痕的固体硅支架用于容纳熔融硅池。 硅被添加到熔池中，然后堰塞进一个稳定池中，并进一步堰塞到生长硅锭的硅池中。

公开(公告)号：WO2017117136A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/068720

申请日：2016-12-27

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： NADIMPALLY, Bhavananda Reddy ,  BEARDEN, Jeanette Lee ,  NOVOA PEREZ, Fernando Daniel ,  DESHPANDE, Aditya Janardan

IPC: H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/0504 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) module includes a front layer, a rear layer, and a string of series connected PV cell segments laminated between the front layer and the rear layer. Each PV cell segment has a front surface including a front electrode and a rear surface including a rear electrode. Adjacent PV cell segments are overlapped by an overlap amount with the front electrode of one of the adjacent PV cell segments disposed under and in direct contact with the rear electrode the other of the adjacent PV cell segments. At least one adhesive strip is attached to the bottom surfaces of a pair of adjacent PV cell segments.

Abstract translation: 光伏（PV）模块包括前层，后层以及层压在前层和后层之间的串联连接的PV电池段的串。 每个PV电池段具有包括前电极的前表面和包括后电极的后表面。 相邻的PV电池段以重叠量重叠，其中相邻的PV电池段中的一个的前电极设置在相邻的PV电池段中的另一个的后电极下方并与后电极直接接触。 至少有一条粘合剂条连接在一对相邻PV电池片的底面上。

公开(公告)号：WO2017058898A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/054156

申请日：2016-09-28

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： NADIMPALLY, Bhavananda Reddy ,  NANDAN, Rituraj ,  DESHPANDE, Aditya Janardan ,  HAYES, Shawn Wesley

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A solar module for generating power from solar energy includes a laminate including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of solar cells disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. Features are attached to the bottom surface to dissipate heat from the solar module. Each feature includes a gel material, and a bottom surface in contact with the bottom surface of the solar module such that the entirety of the feature extends on the exterior of the solar module.

Abstract translation: 用于从太阳能产生电力的太阳能模块包括层压体，其包括顶表面，底表面和设置在顶表面和底表面之间的多个太阳能电池。 特征附着在底面以散发来自太阳能模块的热量。 每个特征包括凝胶材料和与太阳能模块的底表面接触的底表面，使得整个特征在太阳能模块的外部延伸。

公开(公告)号：WO2017019453A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2016/043367

申请日：2016-07-21

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： KIMBEL, Steven Lawrence

IPC: C30B15/00 ,  C30B15/14 ,  C30B29/06 ,  C30B15/12

CPC classification number: C30B15/002 ,  C30B15/12 ,  C30B15/14 ,  C30B29/06

Abstract: A method and system for double-layer continuous Cz crystal growing are disclosed. The system includes a crucible assembly including an inner crucible in an outer crucible, the inner crucible defining a growth region and a feed region, the crucible assembly containing molten material (e.g., silicon). The system also includes a susceptor, a continuous feed supply for providing a continuous feed to the feed region, and a temperature control system disposed about the susceptor and configured to cool a region of silicon at a bottom of the growth region to form a solid layer, the solid layer facilitating reducing an oxygen concentration in the growing crystal. The method includes separating molten material into the growth region and the feed region, initiating cooling at a bottom of the growth region, and solidifying a region of material at the bottom of the growth region, such that a solid layer is formed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种双层连续Cz晶体生长的方法和系统。 该系统包括坩埚组件，其包括外坩埚中的内坩埚，内坩埚限定生长区域和进料区域，坩埚组件包含熔融材料（例如硅）。 该系统还包括基座，用于向进料区域提供连续进料的连续进料供应源和设置在该基座周围的温度控制系统，并配置成冷却生长区域底部的硅区域以形成固体层 ，固体层有助于降低生长晶体中的氧浓度。 该方法包括将熔融材料分离成生长区域和进料区域，在生长区域的底部开始冷却，并使生长区域底部的材料区域固化，从而形成固体层。

公开(公告)号：WO2016176628A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：PCT/US2016/030220

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： AGARWAL, Sandeep ,  VASUDEV, Kartik Somashekar ,  BOROSS, Andras ,  AGHATEHRANI, Rasool

IPC: H02J9/04 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/46

CPC classification number: H02J9/04 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/46 ,  Y02B10/14 ,  Y02B10/72

Abstract: An example micro-grid includes a load meter, a renewable-source power generation device, and a generator bank. The load meter is coupled between a load and a distribution bus and is configured to measure a load value representing total power delivered to the load. The renewable-source power generation device is coupled to the distribution bus and is configured to supply a first power to the load. The generator bank is coupled to the distribution bus and is controllable according to the load value to supply a second power to the load. The first power and the second power sum to the total power delivered to the load.

Abstract translation: 示例性微电网包括负载表，可再生能源发电装置和发电机组。 负载表耦合在负载和分配总线之间，并被配置为测量表示传递给负载的总功率的负载值。 可再生能源发电装置耦合到分配总线并且被配置为向负载提供第一功率。 发电机组耦合到分配总线，并且可根据负载值进行控制，以向负载提供第二功率。 第一个功率和第二个功率总和传递给负载的总功率。

公开(公告)号：WO2016069488A2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-06

申请号：PCT/US2015057404

申请日：2015-10-26

Applicant: SUNEDISON INC ,  CHERUKUPALLI NAGENDRA SRINIVAS

Inventor： CHERUKUPALLI NAGENDRA SRINIVAS ,  PRAKASH MARATH ,  MAPATI ANURAG ,  MALAPAREDDY BHARAT ,  RAMASAMY SELVAM ,  NARAYANAN MANICKAM ,  MANAPAT RAJESH

IPC: F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F24J2/5249 ,  F24J2/5258 ,  F24J2002/4663 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Clamping assemblies for securing a solar module to a structure include a base, a bracket, and a fastener. The base may be attached to a multi-planar roof of the structure. The base and the bracket together define a mounting region for receiving a portion of the solar module. The fastener connects the base and the clamp and can selectively apply a clamping force to the portion of the solar module.

Abstract translation: 用于将太阳能模块固定到结构的夹紧组件包括基座，支架和紧固件。 基座可以附接到结构的多平面屋顶。 基座和支架一起限定了用于接收太阳能模块的一部分的安装区域。 紧固件连接基座和夹具，并且可以选择性地向太阳能模块的部分施加夹紧力。

公开(公告)号：WO2016044159A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：PCT/US2015/049980

申请日：2015-09-14

Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.

Inventor： RUSSELL, Miles C. ,  ASBO, Magnus

IPC: H02S50/10 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H02S20/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S50/10

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to methods of assembling an alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) module, including a direct current (DC) PV module and a micro-inverter, at an assembly location. One example method includes assembling the AC PV module by mechanically attaching and electrically grounding the micro-inverter to the DC PV module, testing a DC electrical continuity between the DC PV module and the micro-inverter, and labeling the AC PV module as compliant with a code or standard.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及在组装位置组装包括直流（DC）PV模块和微逆变器的交流（AC）光伏（PV）模块）的方法。 一种示例性方法包括通过将微逆变器机械地安装和电接地到DC PV模块来组装AC PV模块，测试DC PV模块和微逆变器之间的直流电连续性，并将AC PV模块标记为符合 代码或标准。