公开(公告)号：US20150236173A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14699574

申请日：2015-04-29

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Akhlesh Gupta

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

CPC classification number: H01L31/02963 ,  B22F3/03 ,  B22F3/15 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/3414 ,  C23C26/00 ,  C23C28/04 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

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

Abstract translation: 多层结构可以包括在透明导电氧化物层上的掺杂缓冲层。

公开(公告)号：US20150211903A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14682882

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Rick C. Powell

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  C23C16/52

CPC classification number: G01F1/66 ,  C23C16/52 ,  G01F1/30 ,  G01F1/64 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F1/666 ,  Y10T137/7759

Abstract: A powder feed rate sensor includes a surface or diaphragm configured to detect powder feed rate.

Abstract translation: 粉末进给速率传感器包括被配置为检测粉末进料速率的表面或隔膜。

公开(公告)号：US09065009B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13859137

申请日：2013-04-09

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Douglas Dauson ,  Joseph Kucharczyk ,  James D. Reed ,  Thomas W. Shields

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L21/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/1884 ,  H01L21/02565 ,  H01L21/02675 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting an amorphous transparent conductive oxide to a crystalline form with the assistance of irradiation of a laser.

Abstract translation: 借助于激光的照射，将非晶透明导电氧化物转变为结晶形式的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150114824A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14062959

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: First Solar, Inc. ,  VON ARDENNE GmbH

Inventor： Bernd Teichert ,  Klaus Schneider ,  Christoph Kaiser ,  Michael Rivkin ,  George Arthur Proulx

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  H01J37/34

CPC classification number: C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/35 ,  H01J37/3414 ,  H01J37/3417 ,  H01J37/3432

Abstract: In various embodiments, a physical vapor deposition tile arrangement is provided. The physical vapor deposition tile arrangement may include a plurality of physical vapor deposition tiles arranged next to each other; and a resilient structure configured to press the plurality of physical vapor deposition tiles together.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，提供了物理气相沉积砖装置。 物理气相沉积瓦片装置可以包括彼此相邻布置的多个物理气相沉积瓦片; 以及弹性结构，其构造成将多个物理气相沉积砖压在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20150040970A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14452306

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Raffi Garabedian ,  Roger Malik ,  Jeremy Theil ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Ming Yu

IPC: H01L31/0304 ,  C23C16/22 ,  H01L21/64 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/0304 ,  C23C14/243 ,  C23C14/568 ,  C23C16/22 ,  H01L21/02546 ,  H01L21/02576 ,  H01L21/02579 ,  H01L21/0262 ,  H01L21/64 ,  H01L21/67173 ,  H01L21/6776 ,  H01L31/03046 ,  H01L31/0693 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/184 ,  H01L2221/67 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: An inline vacuum deposition system contains thermal source pairs configured in adjacent deposition zones. Dopant sources allow the electrical characteristics of the sequentially formed layers to be controlled for a preferred deposition growth profile.

Abstract translation: 在线真空沉积系统包含配置在相邻沉积区中的热源对。 掺杂源允许顺序形成的层的电特性被控制用于优选的沉积生长曲线。

公开(公告)号：US20150031165A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14483537

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Oleh P. Karpenko ,  Jianjun Wang

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L31/1832 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/022475 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T428/31678

Abstract: Scribing and deposition processes can be used to interconnect cells within photovoltaic modules.

Abstract translation: 划线和沉积工艺可用于互连光伏模块内的电池。

公开(公告)号：US20150004743A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14317479

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Pratima Addepalli ,  Benyamin Buller ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Akhlesh Gupta ,  David Hwang ,  Andrei Los ,  Rick Powell ,  Rui Shao ,  Gang Xiong ,  Ming Lun Yu ,  San Yu ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/032

CPC classification number: H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method to improve operation of a CdTe-based photovoltaic device is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of depositing a semiconductor absorber layer adjacent to a substrate, depositing a semiconductor buffer layer adjacent to the semiconductor layer, and annealing at least one of the semiconductor absorber layer and the semiconductor buffer layer with one of a laser and a flash lamp.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改善CdTe基光伏器件的操作的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：将与半导体层相邻的半导体缓冲层沉积在半导体吸收层附近，沉积半导体缓冲层，并退火半导体 吸收层和具有激光和闪光灯之一的半导体缓冲层。

公开(公告)号：US20150000733A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14317433

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Akhlesh Gupta ,  Rick Powell ,  Rui Shao ,  Gang Xiong ,  Ming Lun Yu ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for a photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device includes a glass substrate, a semiconductor absorber layer formed over the glass substrate, a metal back contact layer formed over the semiconductor absorber layer, and a p-type back contact buffer layer formed from one of MnTe, Cd1-xMnxTe, and SnTe, the buffer layer disposed between the semiconductor absorber layer and the metal back contact layer.

Abstract translation: 对于光伏器件描述了方法和装置。 光电器件包括玻璃衬底，形成在玻璃衬底上的半导体吸收层，形成在半导体吸收层上的金属背接触层，以及由MnTe，Cd1-xMnxTe和 SnTe，设置在半导体吸收层和金属背接触层之间的缓冲层。

公开(公告)号：US20140360565A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13912782

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Holly Ann Blaydes ,  Kristian William Andreini ,  William Hullinger Huber ,  Eugene Thomas Hinners ,  Joseph John Shiang ,  Yong Liang ,  Jongwoo Choi ,  Adam Fraser Halverson

IPC: H01L31/0272 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/02966 ,  H01L31/065 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1832 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A photovoltaic device is presented. The photovoltaic device includes a layer stack; and an absorber layer is disposed on the layer stack. The absorber layer includes selenium, and an atomic concentration of selenium varies non-linearly across a thickness of the absorber layer. A method of making a photovoltaic device is also presented.

Abstract translation: 介绍了光伏器件。 光伏器件包括层叠; 并且在层叠上设置吸收层。 吸收层包括硒，并且硒的原子浓度在吸收层的厚度上非线性地变化。 还提出了制造光伏器件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140360562A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14470151

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： John Hartelius

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/20 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H01L31/048 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S30/20 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A support system for a solar panel includes a triangular truss with connection points for mounting a photovoltaic module, and a cradle structure that supports the triangular truss and is connected to at least two side supports of the triangular truss. The cradle structure may be driven for rotation about an axis for tracking the sun and several cradle structures can be linked together for tracking movement using a buried linkage system. The truss may also be foldable for ease of transportation and storage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于太阳能面板的支撑系统包括具有用于安装光伏模块的连接点的三角形桁架，以及支撑三角形桁架并连接到三角形桁架的至少两个侧支撑件的支架结构。 托架结构可以被驱动以围绕用于跟踪太阳的轴线旋转，并且若干托架结构可以连接在一起，以使用埋地连接系统跟踪运动。 桁架也可以折叠以便于运输和储存。