Solar cell module package and method for its preparation
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1. A solar cell module package comprising:
- a light-transmissive glass support member;
at least one amorphous silicon solar cell comprising a member selected from the group consisting of amorphous silicon and amorphous silicon alloy, secured to said glass support member, said amorphous silicon solar cell comprising a p-type doped layer, an n-type doped layer, an intrinsic layer disposed between said p-type doped layer and said n-type doped layer, a tin oxide conductive layer positioned between said glass support member and said p-type doped layer, and a back contact layer positioned away from said n-type doped layer;
a protective composite layer positioned adjacent said back contact layer of said amorphous silicon solar cell, said protective composite layer comprising a polymeric material and asphalt, said polymeric material being selected from the group consisting of polymeric mesh, a polymeric web, and a polymeric sheet; and
a metal support member positioned adjacent said protective composite layer; and
said protective composite layer being disposed between said amorphous silicon solar cell and said metal support member.
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Abstract
A solar cell module package having improved resistance to mechanical breakage and environmental stress has a layer of asphaltic material interposed between a support member and one or a plurality of solar cells affixed to a first support member. Resistance to environmental stress is further increased by including a barrier coating between the one or plurality of solar cells and the layer of asphaltic material. A method is provided for the preparation of the solar cell module package which includes interposing a layer of asphaltic material between a support member and one or a plurality of solar cells and curing the layer assembled with the module.
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1. A solar cell module package comprising:
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a light-transmissive glass support member; at least one amorphous silicon solar cell comprising a member selected from the group consisting of amorphous silicon and amorphous silicon alloy, secured to said glass support member, said amorphous silicon solar cell comprising a p-type doped layer, an n-type doped layer, an intrinsic layer disposed between said p-type doped layer and said n-type doped layer, a tin oxide conductive layer positioned between said glass support member and said p-type doped layer, and a back contact layer positioned away from said n-type doped layer; a protective composite layer positioned adjacent said back contact layer of said amorphous silicon solar cell, said protective composite layer comprising a polymeric material and asphalt, said polymeric material being selected from the group consisting of polymeric mesh, a polymeric web, and a polymeric sheet; and a metal support member positioned adjacent said protective composite layer; and said protective composite layer being disposed between said amorphous silicon solar cell and said metal support member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A solar cell module package comprising:
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a glass support member; a solar cell positioned adjacent said glass support member; a composite-polymeric layer adjacent the surface of said solar cell opposite the glass support member comprising a polymeric material and asphalt, said polymeric material being selected from the group consisting of polymeric mesh, a polymeric web, and a foraminous polymeric sheet; a metal support member positioned in proximity to said composite polymeric layer and at least partially coextensive therewith; and frame members for substantially retaining and supporting said solar cell, said composite polymeric layer and at least one of said support members.
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8. A method for preparing a solar cell module package having at least one solar cell positioned between a glass support member and a metal support member, comprising:
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interposing a composite polymeric layer of polymeric material and asphalt between said solar cell and said metal support member, said composite polymeric layer being positioned in proximity to said solar cell and said metal support member, said composite polymeric layer being positioned in proximity to said solar cell and adjacent said metal support member to form said package; and curing said package by heating said composite polymeric layer to a temperature above about 60°
C. and below about 150°
C. for a time sufficient to at least soften said composite layer and provide a seal for said solar cell against environmental elements. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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