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Multifunctional static or semi-static photovoltaic skylight and/or methods of making the same

  • US 9,574,352 B2
  • Filed: 09/24/2013
  • Issued: 02/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A skylight, comprising:

  • first, second, and third substrates that are substantially parallel to each other, wherein the second substrate is located between the first and third substrates;

    a plurality of solar cells supported by the second substrate;

    wherein the first substrate comprises a lens array comprising a plurality of lenses, said lenses configured to concentrate light on the solar cells, the lens array being spaced apart from the second substrate supporting the solar cells such that a first gap is defined between the lens array and the second substrate and such that the first and second substrates remain a fixed distance apart; and

    wherein the first gap is between the first and second substrates, and a second gap is between the second and third substrates, wherein at least one of the gaps is filled with an inert gas.

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