公开(公告)号：US09202964B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13836449

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Scott Edmonson ,  Yacov Elgar ,  Dhruv Gajaria ,  Weston Gerwin ,  Scott Jacoby ,  Imran Khan ,  Anthony Maher ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Gregory A. Ritz

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H01L31/0376

CPC classification number: H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/03767 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A system and method for applying an electrical bias to a photovoltaic device in a temperature control chamber, in which the temperature of the photovoltaic device is controlled according to a temperature profile. The temperature profile may include at least one hot phase and at least one cool phase.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向温度控制室中的光伏器件施加电偏压的系统和方法，其中根据温度分布来控制光伏器件的温度。 温度分布可以包括至少一个热相和至少一个冷却相。

公开(公告)号：US20130255999A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13847821

申请日：2013-03-20

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Raymond Domsic ,  Wenlai Feng

IPC: H05K7/06 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/06 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01R13/5221 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49174

Abstract: Described embodiments provide a conductor interface for a photovoltaic module that includes a raised feature on a bottom surface. Methods of forming such structures are also disclosed, as are photovoltaic modules containing the conductor interface.

Abstract translation: 描述的实施例提供了一种用于光伏模块的导体接口，其包括底表面上的凸起特征。 还公开了形成这种结构的方法，以及包含导体界面的光伏模块也是如此。

公开(公告)号：US20130125975A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13682829

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Richard S. Malik, JR. ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Thomas Truman

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H05K5/0247 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a photovoltaic module including a conductor interface for electrically connecting tabs of internal module wiring with external conductors, where the conductor interface includes retention surfaces for retaining the tabs and external conductors in an electrically connected position. Methods of manufacturing a photovoltaic module are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例包括光伏模块，其包括导体接口，用于将内部模块布线的外部导体电连接到导体接口，其中导体接口包括用于将突片和外部导体保持在电气连接位置的保持表面。 还公开了制造光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09337378B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14661646

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Edmonson ,  Yacov Elgar ,  Dhruv Gajaria ,  Weston Gerwin ,  Scott Jacoby ,  Imran Khan ,  Anthony Maher ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Gregory A. Ritz

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H01L31/0376

CPC classification number: H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/03767 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A system and method for applying an electrical bias to a photovoltaic device in a temperature control chamber, in which the temperature of the photovoltaic device is controlled according to a temperature profile. The temperature profile may include at least one hot phase and at least one cool phase.

公开(公告)号：US20170186629A9

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US13840081

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Michael Catalano ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Roland Mayerhofer

IPC: H01L21/64

CPC classification number: H01L21/64 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/0853 ,  B23K26/16 ,  B23K26/402 ,  B23K26/57 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2101/40 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A coating-removal apparatus may include a source positioned on a mounting plate, and operable to emit a laser beam at a first path, where the mounting plate is configured to receive an edge of a photovoltaic module in a designated region substantially proximate to the mounting plate, such that the first path intersects the designated region, and where the mounting plate is further configured to reposition the source to create an additional path that intersects with the designated region, where the additional path is distinct from the first path.

公开(公告)号：US20150194564A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14661646

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Edmonson ,  Yacov Elgar ,  Dhruv Gajaria ,  Weston Gerwin ,  Scott Jacoby ,  Imran Khan ,  Anthony Maher ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Gregory A. Ritz

IPC: H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/03767 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A system and method for applying an electrical bias to a photovoltaic device in a temperature control chamber, in which the temperature of the photovoltaic device is controlled according to a temperature profile. The temperature profile may include at least one hot phase and at least one cool phase.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向温度控制室中的光伏器件施加电偏压的系统和方法，其中根据温度分布来控制光伏器件的温度。 温度分布可以包括至少一个热相和至少一个冷却相。

公开(公告)号：US20130306140A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13836449

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Scott Edmonson ,  Yacov Elgar ,  Dhruv Gajaria ,  Weston Gerwin ,  Scott Jacoby ,  Imran Khan ,  Anthony Maher ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Gregory A. Ritz

IPC: H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/03767 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A system and method for applying an electrical bias to a photovoltaic device in a temperature control chamber, in which the temperature of the photovoltaic device is controlled according to a temperature profile. The temperature profile may include at least one hot phase and at least one cool phase.

公开(公告)号：US20130270744A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13840081

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Michael Catalano ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Roland Mayerhofer

IPC: H01L21/64

CPC classification number: H01L21/64 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/0853 ,  B23K26/16 ,  B23K26/402 ,  B23K26/57 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2101/40 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A coating-removal apparatus may include a source positioned on a mounting plate, and operable to emit a laser beam at a first path, where the mounting plate is configured to receive an edge of a photovoltaic module in a designated region substantially proximate to the mounting plate, such that the first path intersects the designated region, and where the mounting plate is further configured to reposition the source to create an additional path that intersects with the designated region, where the additional path is distinct from the first path.

Abstract translation: 涂层去除装置可以包括定位在安装板上的源，并且可操作地在第一路径处发射激光束，其中安装板被配置为在基本上靠近安装件的指定区域中接收光伏模块的边缘 板，使得第一路径与指定区域相交，并且其中安装板还被配置为重新定位源以创建与指定区域相交的附加路径，其中附加路径与第一路径不同。

公开(公告)号：US20140174533A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14102879

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Brian E. Cohen

IPC: H01L31/048

CPC classification number: H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0488 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A solar module with a front support, a back support, and a photovoltaic active material located between the front and back supports. An electrically insulative light transmissive seal is located at the peripheral edges of the front support and back support to electrically isolate the active material from the outer surfaces of the solar module.

Abstract translation: 具有前支撑件，后支撑件和位于前支撑件和后支撑件之间的光伏活性材料的太阳能模块。 电绝缘透光密封件位于前支撑件和后支撑件的周缘处，以将活性材料与太阳能模块的外表面电隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20140103580A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14140830

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Catalano ,  Stephen P. Murphy ,  Roland Mayerhofer

IPC: B23K26/08

CPC classification number: H01L21/64 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/0853 ,  B23K26/16 ,  B23K26/402 ,  B23K26/57 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2101/40 ,  H01L31/0463 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A coating-removal apparatus may include a source positioned on a mounting plate, and operable to emit a laser beam at a first path, where the mounting plate is configured to receive an edge of a photovoltaic module in a designated region substantially proximate to the mounting plate, such that the first path intersects the designated region, and where the mounting plate is further configured to reposition the source to create an additional path that intersects with the designated region, where the additional path is distinct from the first path.

Abstract translation: 涂层去除装置可以包括定位在安装板上的源，并且可操作地在第一路径处发射激光束，其中安装板被配置为在基本上靠近安装件的指定区域中接收光伏模块的边缘 板，使得第一路径与指定区域相交，并且其中安装板还被配置为重新定位源以创建与指定区域相交的附加路径，其中附加路径与第一路径不同。