A thin film semiconductor device includes a substrate, a stack of thin film material layers on the substrate, and a scribe fill material in the gap. The stack includes a scribe gap in at least one thin film material layer of the stack. The scribe fill material includes one or more coloring elements selected according to a difference between a baseline optical characteristics spectrum for the stack and an optical characteristics spectrum for thin film material remaining in the scribe gap.
An organic photovoltaic module includes an electrically interconnected organic photovoltaic cells applied to a common substrate. Each of the electrically interconnected organic photovoltaic cells includes a backside device layer, an organic semiconductor absorber layer, a frontside buffering collection layer deposited on the organic semiconductor absorber layer, and a transparent material contact layer deposited on the frontside buffering collection layer. The organic photovoltaic module includes multiple scribes that separate the electrically interconnected organic photovoltaic cells from each other. The multiple scribes extend into the frontside buffering collection layer, the organic semiconductor absorber layer, and the backside device layer. The transparent material contact layer of a first of the electrically interconnected organic photovoltaic cells extends into the multiple scribes and electrically connects with the backside device layer of a second of the electrically interconnected organic photovoltaic cells.
Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
H01L 31/0465 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising particular structures for the electrical interconnection of adjacent PV cells in the module
H10K 39/10 - Organic photovoltaic [PV] modulesArrays of single organic PV cells
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Electrical spacer bar transfer device for electricity-generating surface
A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
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H01L 31/0465 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising particular structures for the electrical interconnection of adjacent PV cells in the module
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ELECTRICITY-GENERATING COATING FOR A SURFACE OF A CARGO CARRYING VEHICLE TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY
An electricity-generating coating is provided for a surface of a cargo carrying vehicle. The electricity-generating coating includes a conformal organic photovoltaic device configured to be applied and conformed to the surface of the cargo carrying vehicle and configured to supply power for one or more electronic or electrical components or systems at least one of on-board or off-board the cargo carrying vehicle.
An electricity-generating coating is provided for a surface of a cargo carrying vehicle. The electricity-generating coating includes a conformal organic photovoltaic device configured to be applied and conformed to the surface of the cargo carrying vehicle and configured to supply power for one or more electronic or electrical components or systems at least one of on-board or off-board the cargo carrying vehicle.
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Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers
Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
A greenhouse electricity-generating system includes a homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) and an electrical junction box electron transfer device (E-JBTD). The homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) supplies an even homogeneous supply of light, and the electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) is a water and weather tight connection that supplies electricity safely and securely. The electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic devices (TEGD) and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or homogeneous transparent electricity -generating glass or plastic device (TEGD).
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H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
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ELECTRICAL MODULE JUNCTION BOX TRANSFER DEVICE (E-JBTD) SYSTEM HAVING ELECTRICAL ENERGY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
An Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) includes one or more electrical connectors, and a non-conductive dielectric insulating material protecting the one or more electrical connectors. A system includes an electricity -generating glass (EGP) device, and an Electrical Junction Box Electron Transfer Device (E-JBTD) on the electricity -generating glass (EGP) device. The Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) is water and weather tight, maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or electricity-generating glass (EGP) devices, and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or electricity -generating glass (EGP) device.
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
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ELECTRICAL MODULE JUNCTION BOX TRANSFER DEVICE (E-JBTD) SYSTEM HAVING ELECTRICAL ENERGY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
An Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) includes one or more electrical connectors, and a non-conductive dielectric insulating material protecting the one or more electrical connectors. A system includes an electricity -generating glass (EGP) device, and an Electrical Junction Box Electron Transfer Device (E-JBTD) on the electricity -generating glass (EGP) device. The Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) is water and weather tight, maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or electricity-generating glass (EGP) devices, and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or electricity -generating glass (EGP) device.
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
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HOMOGENEOUS TRANSPARENT COATED GREENHOUSE ELECTRICAL GENERATING DEVICES, AND INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTIONS
A greenhouse electricity-generating system includes a homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) and an electrical junction box electron transfer device (E-JBTD). The homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) supplies an even homogeneous supply of light, and the electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) is a water and weather tight connection that supplies electricity safely and securely. The electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic devices (TEGD) and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or homogeneous transparent electricity -generating glass or plastic device (TEGD).
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
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H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
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ELECTRICAL SPACER BAR TRANSFER DEVICE AND RECEIVING DEVICE
A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
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Electricity generating coatings applied to various substrate surfaces for use in renewable energy, namely, chemicals for use in connection with solar cells
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Electricity generating coatings applied to various substrate surfaces for use in renewable energy, namely, chemicals for use in connection with solar cells
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Electricity generating coatings applied to various substrate surfaces for use in renewable energy, namely, chemicals for use in connection with solar cells
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Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
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Electricity generating coatings applied to various substrate surfaces for use in renewable energy, namely, industrial chemicals for use in connection with solar cells
Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
H01L 27/30 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for either the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
H01L 31/0465 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising particular structures for the electrical interconnection of adjacent PV cells in the module
Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
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H10F 19/90 - Structures for connecting between photovoltaic cells, e.g. interconnections or insulating spacers
Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
H01L 31/0465 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising particular structures for the electrical interconnection of adjacent PV cells in the module
H01L 31/05 - Electrical interconnection means between PV cells inside the PV module, e.g. series connection of PV cells
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
H01L 31/0232 - Optical elements or arrangements associated with the device
H01L 31/046 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
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Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers
Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
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H01L 51/50 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED)
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A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
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G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
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Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
G02B 26/02 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the intensity of light
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ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND COMPOSITIONS WITH ACCEPTOR-DONOR-ACCEPTOR TYPE POLYMER ELECTRON DONORS
Organic semiconductor photovoltaic devices and compositions with acceptor-donor-acceptor type polymer electron donors are provided. In one embodiment, a composition of matter comprises a copolymer material having an acceptor-donor-acceptor moiety repeat unit.
Systems and methods for transparent organic photovoltaic devices are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first glass sheet (105) comprising a first ultra-thin flexible glass material; at least one transparent organic photovoltaic cell (120) bound to the first glass sheet; and a second glass sheet (110) applied to the at least one organic photovoltaic cell (120), wherein the at least one transparent organic photovoltaic cell (120) is positioned between the first glass sheet (105) and the second glass sheet (110).
Systems and methods for transparent organic photovoltaic devices are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first glass sheet (105) comprising a first ultra-thin flexible glass material; at least one transparent organic photovoltaic cell (120) bound to the first glass sheet; and a second glass sheet (110) applied to the at least one organic photovoltaic cell (120), wherein the at least one transparent organic photovoltaic cell (120) is positioned between the first glass sheet (105) and the second glass sheet (110).
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
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H01L 27/30 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for either the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH SPUTTERED CONTACT LAYERS
Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
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TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATINGS FOR USE IN HIGHLY FLEXIBLE ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC FILMS ON THIN FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES WITH PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
Flexible transparent conductive films, flexible OPV devices, and semitransparent flexible OPV devices, and methods for the fabrication of fiexible transparent conductive films, and the use of those films in fabricating flexible OPV devices, and semitransparent fiexible OPV devices are presented. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
PREPARATION AND COATING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS WITH ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING ELECTRICITY-GENERATING ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC FILMS USING THIN FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATESWITH PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
A general method for the fabrication of three-dimensional objects of arbitrary shapes coated in organic optoelectronic devices, including semitransparent objects and optoelectronic devices, is described. In particular, a method for fabricating curved objects coated in organic photovoltaic, and especially semitransparent photovoltaic, devices is presented. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
Building-integrated photovoltaic devices can be provided, which function as sensors, wherein the output parameters from the device are used to provide information about light intensity and ambient temperature, in addition to providing power, to an intelligent building energy management system.
Methods for producing thin film charge selective transport layers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for forming a thin film charge selective transport layer comprises: providing a precursor solution comprising a metal containing reactive precursor material dissolved into a complexing solvent; depositing the precursor solution onto a surface of a substrate to form a film; and forming a charge selective transport layer on the substrate by annealing the film.
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
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BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AS SMART SENSORS FOR INTELLIGENT BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Building-integrated photovoltaic devices can be provided, which function as sensors, wherein the output parameters from the device are used to provide information about light intensity and ambient temperature, in addition to providing power, to an intelligent building energy management system.
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Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
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G02F 1/163 - Operation of electrochromic cells, e.g. electrodeposition cellsCircuit arrangements therefor
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Low profile, surface-mounted power generation system
A low-profile, surface mount vehicle energy harvester including a low-profile, surface mount subunit having an upper surface forming a roadway surface; a vehicle activated treadle on the subunit, the vehicle activated treadle moveable between a first position in which an upper surface of the treadle is at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the roadway surface and a second position in which the upper surface of the treadle is flush with the upper surface of the roadway surface; a generator that generates power in response to movement of the vehicle activated treadle; and an entry ramp at a first end of the harvester roadway surface; and an exit ramp at a second end of the harvester roadway surface.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F03G 7/08 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching, or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine
H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
