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Photovoltaic module with heater

  • US 20100236608A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2009
  • Published: 09/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A photovoltaic module, comprising:

  • a frame;

    at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame;

    a transparent panel disposed on the frame, the transparent panel covering the at least one photovoltaic cell; and

    a plurality of heating elements thermally connected to the transparent panel, the heating elements being adapted for electrical connection to an external power source for selectively heating the photovoltaic module in order to remove snow and ice therefrom and to prevent the collection of snow and ice on the photovoltaic module.

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