Photovoltaic Modules Incorporating Lateral Heat Removal
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1. A photovoltaic module comprising a stack of layers, the module comprising:
- an active layer; and
a planar heat sink positioned within the stack of layers adjacent the active layer, the heat sink being adapted to laterally remove heat from the active layer and the module.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module includes a stack of layers, the module having an active layer and a planar heat sink positioned within the stack of layers adjacent the active layer, the heat sink being adapted to laterally remove heat from the active layer and the module.
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20 Claims
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1. A photovoltaic module comprising a stack of layers, the module comprising:
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an active layer; and a planar heat sink positioned within the stack of layers adjacent the active layer, the heat sink being adapted to laterally remove heat from the active layer and the module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for removing heat from a photovoltaic module that comprises a stack of layers, the method comprising:
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providing a planar heat sink within the stack of layers of the photovoltaic module; and laterally removing heat from the module using the planar heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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