A connector that in use electrically connects ends of adjacent photovoltaic modules. The connector includes a first connecting region and a second connecting region pivotably coupled to one another about a pivot point and configured for electrically connecting ends of adjacent photovoltaic modules, wherein at least one selected from a group consisting of the first and second connecting regions has a respective extendable region that is configured to be moveable relative to the respective connecting region.
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
The present disclosure provides a spandrel window unit (10) for a constructed structure. The spandrel window unit (10) may include a laminated structure (14) comprising a first optically transmissive panel (106), a second panel (114), a photovoltaic cell (124) between the first and second panels, and a structural layer (130) configured to reduce deformation when temperature exceeds a threshold value. A junction box (136) may be connected to the laminated structure (14) and may include an electrical unit (140) electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell (124). The junction box (136) may comprise a housing (138) with a base (212), side walls (214), and a cavity (218). An electrical unit (140) may be positioned in the cavity (218) and spaced from the base (212) for thermal isolation. A cover (150) may be connected to the laminated structure (14) and junction box (136), configured to inhibit separation when temperature exceeds the threshold. A heat sink (142) with outwardly extending fins (146) may be thermally connected to the electrical unit (140) for heat dissipation.
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H10F 19/37 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules comprising thin-film photovoltaic cells having multiple laterally adjacent thin-film photovoltaic cells deposited on the same substrate comprising means for obtaining partial light transmission through the integrated devices, or the assemblies of multiple devices, e.g. partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic modules for windows
H10F 19/80 - Encapsulations or containers for integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, having photovoltaic cells
An embodiment provides a window panel (10) for a building or structure. The window panel (10) has a vision glass portion (12) being at least transmissive for visible light. The window panel (10) also has a spandrel portion (14) being at least partially non- transmissive for visible light. The spandrel portion (14) may extend from the vision glass portion (12) such that an edge of the spandrel portion (14) defines an edge of the vision glass portion (12).
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar
collectors for electricity generation; ultraviolet filters,
other than for medical use; infrared filters; photovoltaic
apparatus and installations for generating solar
electricity. Windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures,
balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of
buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in
windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window
frames; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing
buildings; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass
units for glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades;
non-metallic awnings for buildings made of glass; facades of
non-metallic materials; non-metallic window facades; curtain
walling of non-metallic materials; curtain walling
installations of non-metallic materials; non-metallic frames
and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal,
incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass
for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for
building; thermal insulating glass for use in building;
glass units, incorporating photovoltaic elements, for
glazing buildings; glass units, incorporating
electricity-generating diffractive or refractive elements,
for glazing buildings; glass units, incorporating spectrally
selective elements for electricity generation, for glazing
buildings; glass units, incorporating apparatus for the
diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for
electricity generation, for glazing buildings; multilayered
insulating glass units, incorporating vacuum insulation and
photovoltaic elements, for glazing buildings.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal facade panels for construction purposes; Metal curtain walls; Building curtain walls made primarily of metal; Curtain walls of metal Solar panels for the production of electricity; Photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity Non-metal facade panels for construction purposes; Non-metal curtain walls; Non-metal building materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal construction materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal window frames; Non-metal balustrades; Roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal facade panels for construction purposes; Metal curtain walls; Building curtain walls made primarily of metal; Curtain walls of metal Solar panels for the production of electricity; Photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity Non-metal facade panels for construction purposes; Non-metal curtain walls; Non-metal building materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal construction materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal window frames; Non-metal balustrades; Roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Cladding of metal for facades; facade construction
components of metal; facade elements of metal; facade
facings of metal; facades of metal; frames of metal for
curtain wall facades; metallic building facade elements;
metallic facade elements for buildings; metallic wall
facades; window facades of metal; curtain walling
installations of metal; curtain walling of metal; curtain
walls of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades. Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar
collectors for electricity generation; photovoltaic
apparatus and installations for generating solar
electricity. Facade construction components of non-metallic materials;
facade elements of non-metallic materials; facades of
non-metallic materials; non-metallic building facade
elements; non-metallic cladding for facades; non-metallic
facade elements for buildings; window facades
(non-metallic); curtain walling installations of
non-metallic materials; curtain walling of non-metallic
materials; curtain walls of non-metallic materials;
non-metallic building and construction materials; windows,
not of metal, for buildings, building structures,
balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of
buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in
windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window
frames; non-metallic glazing elements for windows;
multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings;
vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades; non-metallic
awnings for buildings made of glass; non-metallic frames and
structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal,
incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass
for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for
building; thermal insulating glass for use in building;
glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glazing
units having diffractive or refractive elements for
electricity generation; glazing units incorporating
spectrally selective elements for electricity generation;
glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of
infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation;
vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic
elements.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Cladding of metal for facades; facade construction components of metal; facade elements of metal; facade facings of metal; facades of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades; metallic building facade elements; metallic facade elements for buildings; metallic wall facades; window facades of metal; curtain walling installations of metal; curtain walling of metal; curtain walls of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades. Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar collectors for electricity generation; photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity. Facade construction components of non-metallic materials; facade elements of non-metallic materials; facades of non-metallic materials; non-metallic building facade elements; non-metallic cladding for facades; non-metallic facade elements for buildings; window facades (non-metallic); curtain walling installations of non-metallic materials; curtain walling of non-metallic materials; curtain walls of non-metallic materials; non-metallic building and construction materials; windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades; non-metallic awnings for buildings made of glass; non-metallic frames and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for building; thermal insulating glass for use in building; glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation; glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation; glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation; vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements.
The present disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises first and second panels which have major surfaces and are at least largely transmissive for visible light. The second panel has major surfaces which are smaller than the major surfaces of the first panel. Further, the second panel is positioned parallel to the first panel such that the second panel is within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along the surface normal of the first panel. The first and second panels are laminated together. The first and second panels are arranged such that the first panel has a border region which extend beyond the circumference of the second panel and the laminated first and second panels can be supported at the border region of the first panel.
The present disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises first and second panels which have major surfaces and are at least largely transmissive for visible light. The second panel has major surfaces which are smaller than the major surfaces of the first panel. Further, the second panel is positioned parallel to the first panel such that the second panel is within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along the surface normal of the first panel. The first and second panels are laminated together. The first and second panels are arranged such that the first panel has a border region which extend beyond the circumference of the second panel and the laminated first and second panels can be supported at the border region of the first panel.
A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
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
E06B 3/64 - Fixing of more than one pane to a frame
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The first panel has opposite major surfaces. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. At least one electric or electronic element is positioned within the spacer and indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least electric component positioned within the window unit.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
The disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit has a first panel having a major surface and being at least largely transmissive for visible light, and a plurality of solar cells each having an active area and being positioned along and in proximity of one or more edges of the first panel. The plurality of solar cells may be located around a first area of the first panel in which the first panel is at least largely transmissive for visible light. A solar selective coating is located on or over the major surface of the first panel within a first projection area defined by a projection of the first area onto the major surface of the first panel in a direction parallel to a surface normal of the first panel. An area surrounding the first projection area may be at least largely free from the solar selective coating.
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
The present disclosure provides provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. The spacer surrounds a space between the first and second panels. A first edge area of the first panel extends beyond a projection of the circumference of the spacer in a direction of a surface normal of the first panel. The window unit also comprises a housing incorporating at least one electric or electronic element which is indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least one other electrical component positioned within the window unit. The housing is positioned at or near the spacer and at least partially within a projection of the circumference of the first edge area of the first panel in the direction of the surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
A window unit for a building or structure comprises a first panel and a second panel each having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light and a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. The spacer surrounds a space between the first and second panels. A first edge area of the first panel extends beyond a projection of the circumference of the spacer in a direction of a surface normal of the first panel. The window unit also comprises a housing incorporating at least one electric or electronic element which is indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least one other electrical component positioned within the window unit. The housing is positioned at or near the spacer and at least partially within a projection of the circumference of the first edge area of the first panel in the direction of the surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device includes first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further includes first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
H10F 77/42 - Optical elements or arrangements directly associated or integrated with photovoltaic cells, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means
H10F 77/45 - Wavelength conversion means, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
An embodiment provides a window unit corner spacer for spacing apart first and second window panels in a window unit. The corner spacer may comprise a corner spacer body having a recess that is dimensioned to receive a solar cell, and a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion each extending from the body. The corner space may also include a first electrical connector positioned in the recess for electrically connecting the solar cell that is received in the recess to one or more electrical components. The corner space may also include a spacer coupler coupled to or formed with the body. The spacer coupler may be configured to be received in and couple to one or more spacer portions that space apart the first and second window panels, wherein, in use, a primary seal that prevents transfer of a gaseous medium, such as air, if formed between at least the spacer coupler and the first and second window panels.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass panes or integrated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes apparatus for converting electronic radiation to electrical energy, namely, photovoltaic thermal module; photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity Non-metal building and construction materials, namely, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having a diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, sealed integrated glass units for building, and thermal insulating glass for use in building; windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures, namely, balustrades not of metal and facades; windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings; plate glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for building construction purposes; non-metal window frames; non-metal glazing elements for windows, namely, laminated, tempered or coated insulating glazing; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, namely, laminated, tempered or coated glass windows; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, namely, laminated, tempered or coated glass windows; non-metal balustrades; non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass; façade panels for construction purposes of non-metal materials; non-metal window facades; curtain walling of non-metal materials; curtain walls of non-metal materials; non-metal frames and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells; glass panels and insulating glass for use in buildings
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
The disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises a first panel being at least largely transmissive for visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface. The first panel also includes a luminescent material and/or a light scattering material. The window also includes a plurality of solar cells facing the second major surface of the first panel and being positioned along and in proximity of an edge of the first panel, and a frame supporting the first panel directly or indirectly. The first major surface of the first panel is directly exposed to a space that is exterior to the window.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The first panel has opposite major surfaces. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. At least one electric or electronic element is positioned within the spacer and indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least electric component positioned within the window unit.
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
H01L 31/12 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof structurally associated with, e.g. formed in or on a common substrate with, one or more electric light sources, e.g. electroluminescent light sources, and electrically or optically coupled thereto
H02S 20/22 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
H02S 20/22 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
A method of growing plants comprising determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant. The method further comprises constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths. In addition, the method comprises locating one or more plants in a structure constructed at least in part from one or more of the panels. The method also comprises illuminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants.
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device includes first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further includes first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
H01L 31/054 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means
H01L 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
The present disclosure provides a system for generating electricity. The system comprises at least two photovoltaic modules each having at least one photovoltaic element. Each photovoltaic module has ends and each end has an electrical coupling portion that is electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. Each photovoltaic module is configured to be positioned in use near a perimeter of a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The system further comprises an electrical connector configured to electrically couple to the electrical coupling portions of adjacent photovoltaic modules.
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
H10F 19/37 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules comprising thin-film photovoltaic cells having multiple laterally adjacent thin-film photovoltaic cells deposited on the same substrate comprising means for obtaining partial light transmission through the integrated devices, or the assemblies of multiple devices, e.g. partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic modules for windows
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H10F 19/20 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules comprising photovoltaic cells in arrays in or on a single semiconductor substrate, the photovoltaic cells having planar junctions
H10F 19/37 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules comprising thin-film photovoltaic cells having multiple laterally adjacent thin-film photovoltaic cells deposited on the same substrate comprising means for obtaining partial light transmission through the integrated devices, or the assemblies of multiple devices, e.g. partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic modules for windows
H10F 19/90 - Structures for connecting between photovoltaic cells, e.g. interconnections or insulating spacers
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
B60J 1/20 - Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
H01L 31/0468 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate comprising specific means for obtaining partial light transmission through the module, e.g. partially transparent thin film solar modules for windows
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H01L 31/0475 - PV cell arrays made by cells in a planar, e.g. repetitive, configuration on a single semiconductor substrate; PV cell microarrays
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
A method of growing plants comprising determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant. The method further comprises constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths. In addition, the method comprises locating one or more plants in a structure constructed at least in part from one or more of the panels. The method also comprises illuminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants.
A01G 13/02 - Protective coverings for plants; Devices for laying-out coverings
C03C 4/08 - Compositions for glass with special properties for glass selectively absorbing radiation of specified wave lengths
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 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
The present disclosure provides device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel for receiving incident light. The panel is at least partially transmissive for visible light and has first and second surfaces and having a peripheral region comprising at least one edge and/or corner. The panel is arranged such that a portion of light incident on the panel is redirected within the panel towards the peripheral region of the panel. The device further comprises a flexible photovoltaic element that has first and second portions separated by a bend. The bend is located adjacent the edge or corner of the panel whereby the first and second portions of the flexible photovoltaic element are disposed with different orientations within the device.
The present disclosure provides a system for generating electricity. The system comprises at least two photovoltaic modules each having at least one photovoltaic element. Each photovoltaic module has ends and each end has an electrical coupling portion that is electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. Each photovoltaic module is configured to be positioned in use near a perimeter of a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The system further comprises an electrical connector configured to electrically couple to the electrical coupling portions of adjacent photovoltaic modules.
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further comprises first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel. The device further comprises a support for supporting portions of the device. The support has a channel that is outwardly open at an edge portion of the device. The third panel, the first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within the projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
H01L 31/04 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices
E06B 3/64 - Fixing of more than one pane to a frame
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/24 - Single frames specially adapted for double glazing
The present disclosure provides device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel for receiving incident light, The panel is at least partially transmissive for visible light and has first and second surfaces and having a peripheral region comprising at least one edge and/or corner. The panel is arranged such that a portion of light incident on the panel is redirected within the panel towards the peripheral region of the panel. The device further comprises a flexible photovoltaic element that has first and second portions separated by a bend. The bend is located adjacent the edge or corner of the panel whereby the first and second portions of the flexible photovoltaic element are disposed with different orientations within the device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass
panes incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes
having a diffractive or refractive elements; glass panes
incorporating spectrally selective elements; glass panes
incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and
ultraviolet light. Windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings;
glass for windows; glass for windows in buildings; glass in
sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows;
non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements
for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass
panes incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes
having a diffractive or refractive elements; glass panes
incorporating spectrally selective elements; glass panes
incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and
ultraviolet light. Windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings;
glass for windows; glass for windows in buildings; glass in
sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows;
non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements
for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
[ Solar energy concentrators for use in electricity generation; ] glass panes interfacing with photovoltaic cells for use in the production of electricity; glass panes having diffractive or refractive elements for use in the production of electricity; glass panes incorporating spectrally selective elements for use in the production of electricity; glass panes incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for use in the production of electricity Window panes for buildings; window glass for buildings; window glass for windows; window glass in sheet form; window glass panels; non-metallic window frames incorporating photovoltaic cells for use in the production of electricity; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings
