公开(公告)号：US20140185061A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14133916

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  David Hwang ,  Benjamin Milliron ,  Dale Roberts ,  Rui Shao ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: G01B11/06

CPC classification number: G01B11/0616 ,  G01B11/0625 ,  H02S50/10

Abstract: A method and system for real-time, in-line measurements of thicknesses of semiconductor layers of photovoltaic devices is provided. The method and system include taking ex-situ optical data measurements after deposition of the semiconductor layers. The measurements are then used to calculate the thicknesses of the layers in real-time using optical modeling software.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对光伏器件的半导体层的厚度进行实时在线测量的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括在沉积半导体层之后进行非原位光学数据测量。 然后使用光学建模软件实时测量各层的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20130200234A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13759846

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Zhibo Zhao ,  Benyamin Buller ,  David Hwang ,  Dmitriy Marinskiy ,  Muhammad Khatri ,  Zhengjue Zhang ,  Allan Ward, III

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: B23P19/00 ,  F24S25/37 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Disclosed are photovoltaic module mounting assemblies with mounting clamps for connecting multiple photovoltaic modules into a photovoltaic array. One embodiment of the mounting assembly includes mounting clamps that are positioned on the mounting assembly parallel to the scribe lines of the module. Another embodiment of the mounting assembly uses mounting clamps that are configured to hold a portion of the module at a predetermined distance away from the photovoltaic cells of the module.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有用于将多个光伏模块连接到光伏阵列中的安装夹具的光伏模块安装组件。 安装组件的一个实施例包括安装夹具，其平行于模块的划线定位在安装组件上。 安装组件的另一实施例使用安装夹具，其被配置为将模块的一部分保持在远离模块的光伏电池的预定距离处。

公开(公告)号：US10153386B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14699574

申请日：2015-04-29

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Akhlesh Gupta

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0224

Abstract: A multilayered structure may include a doped buffer layer on a transparent conductive oxide layer.

公开(公告)号：US09508874B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US13790645

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Chungho Lee ,  Rui Shao ,  Gang Xiong ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/0445 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0445 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543

Abstract: A photovoltaic module including a dielectric tunneling layer and methods of forming a photovoltaic module with a dielectric tunneling layer.

Abstract translation: 包括电介质隧道层的光伏模块和形成具有介电隧道层的光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150380600A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14844689

申请日：2015-09-03

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Rui Shao

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/073

CPC classification number: H01L31/1884 ,  H01L31/02966 ,  H01L31/0324 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method of doping solar cell front contact can improve the efficiency of CdTe-based or other kinds of solar cells.

Abstract translation: 掺杂太阳能电池前端接触的方法可以提高CdTe或其他类型的太阳能电池的效率。

公开(公告)号：US20140261686A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14209206

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Daniel Damjanovic ,  Feng Liao ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0272

CPC classification number: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/022483 ,  H01L31/0272 ,  H01L31/02966 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices with a zinc oxide layer replacing all or part of at least one of a window layer and a buffer layer, and methods of making the devices.

Abstract translation: 具有替代窗口层和缓冲层中的至少一个的全部或部分的氧化锌层的光伏器件以及制造器件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130230945A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13785495

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Rui Shao ,  Zhibo Zhao ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  David Hwang ,  Benyamin Buller

IPC: H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L21/67109 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/5806 ,  H01L21/677 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0324 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a crystalline cadmium stannate layer of a photovoltaic device by heating an amorphous layer in the presence of hydrogen gas.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在氢气存在下加热非晶层来形成光伏器件的结晶镉锡酸盐层的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130186453A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13713757

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Zhibo Zhao ,  David Hwang ,  Dmitriy Marinskiy ,  Zhengjue Zhang ,  Chungho Lee ,  Muhammad Khatri ,  Benyamin Buller

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Described herein is a photovoltaic module and method of manufacturing a photovoltaic module to isolate potentially stress-damaged portions of cells from non-stress-damaged portions thereof. The module has a plurality of columnar photovoltaic cells, and at least one isolation scribe at a first edge of an active area of the photovoltaic module and extending across a photovoltaic cell in a direction perpendicular to a length of the columnar cells, where the at least one isolation scribe is deep enough to electrically isolate portions of the photovoltaic cell on opposite sides of the at least one isolation scribe.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的光伏组件和制造光伏组件的方法，以将潜在的应力损坏部分的细胞与非应力损坏的部分隔离开来。 所述模块具有多个柱状光伏电池，以及至少一个隔离划分在所述光伏模块的有源区域的第一边缘处，并且沿垂直于所述柱状电池长度的方向延伸穿过光伏电池，其中至少 一个隔离划分件足够深以电隔离至少一个隔离划片的相对侧上的光伏电池的部分。

公开(公告)号：USD904288S1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US29655237

申请日：2018-07-02

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Designer： Benyamin Buller ,  Joshua Conley ,  Richard S. Malik, Jr. ,  Brian Maus ,  Thomas Truman

公开(公告)号：USD824847S1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US29537359

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Designer： Benyamin Buller ,  Joshua Conley ,  Richard S. Malik, Jr. ,  Brian Maus ,  Thomas Truman