Absstract of: EP4839057A1
The present disclosure is applicable to the technical field of solar cells and provides a silicon substrate, a solar cell, a cell assembly and a photovoltaic system. The silicon substrate is simultaneously doped with P-type doping elements and N-type doping elements, wherein the P-type doping element includes at least one of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium and thallium, and the N-type doping element includes at least one of phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth; and a sum of doping concentrations of the P-type doping elements and a sum of doping concentrations of the N-type doping elements are both greater than 1012 atoms/cm3, an absolute value of a difference between the sum of the doping concentrations of the P-type doping elements and the sum of the doping concentrations of the N-type doping elements is less than 1014 atoms/cm3, and a resistivity of the silicon substrate after the thermal donor annihilation treatment is greater than 50 ohm.cm. In this way, by simultaneously doping with the P-type doping elements and the N-type doping elements each having a doping concentration greater than 1012 atoms/cm3, and controlling the absolute value of the concentration difference between them to be less than 1014 atoms/cm3, the silicon substrate is compensationally doped, so that the solar cell can achieve improved efficiency even when using a high-resistivity silicon substrate.
Absstract of: EP4838023A2
0001 A method of manufacturing an insulated glass unit comprises providing a building element. The building element comprises a polymer film, a first element-surface panel and a second element-surface panel. The polymer film is positioned between the first element-surface panel and the second element-surface panel. The polymer film in the building element is heated (S300) by irradiating (S301) the building element by electromagnetic radiation through the first element-surface panel. Thereby, a shrinkage of the polymer film is induced. A heater section and a production line for manufacturing insulated glass units are also disclosed.
Absstract of: EP4838780A1
0001 Die Erfindung betrifft eine Nachführvorrichtung für Solar- und/oder Photovoltaikmodule, aufweisend wenigstens zwei Pfosten, ein sich zumindest abschnittsweise zwischen den Pfosten erstreckendes und an den Pfosten drehbar gelagertes Zentralrohr, ein drehfest mit dem Zentralrohr verbundenes Bogensegment mit mehreren, seitlich angeordneten Aussparungen, und ein Zahnradgetriebe mit Zähnen, wobei das Zahnradgetriebe dazu ausgebildet ist, mit den Zähnen in die Aussparungen einzugreifen.
Absstract of: EP4838149A1
0001 Die Erfindung betrifft ein Trägersystem (1), wobei das Trägersystem (1) mindestens eine erste Photovoltaikeinheit (2) mit mindestens einer Photovoltaikmodulreihe (3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f) umfasst, wobei die Photovoltaikmodulreihe (3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f) mindestens ein, vorzugsweise zwei Photovoltaikmodule (4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f) umfasst, wobei das Trägersystem mindestens zwei Trägerelemente (5, 5a, 5b) umfasst, wobei ein Stützabschnitt (11) unterhalb des Photovoltaikmoduls (4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f) angeordnet ist, wobei ein erstes Lagerelement (8a) eines ersten Trägerelements (5, 5a) an dem Stützabschnitt (11) angeordnet ist, wobei der Abstand X von einer Außenkante des Photovoltaikmoduls (4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f) zum Stützabschnitt (11) ein Fünftel der Länge L des Photovoltaikmoduls (4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f) entspricht.
Absstract of: EP4839058A1
0001 The present disclosure is applicable to the technical field of solar cells, and provides a zero-busbar back-contact cell, a cell string, a cell assembly, and a photovoltaic system. In the solar cell, each of first fingers has a first soldered segment at a crossing portion with a first series connection region, all the first soldered segments are located within the first series connection region, and at least one first soldered segment and the remaining first soldered segments are misaligned with each other in a first direction within the first series connection region. According to an arrangement order of the first soldered segments in the first direction, a first line segment formed by sequentially connecting center points of all the first soldered segments is a non-straight segment, and the first line segment has at least one first recessed segment. Therefore, when pre-fixing a ribbon using a first pre-adhesive, the first pre-adhesive can be arranged at a position where an opening of the first recessed segment faces, so that a distance between the first pre-adhesive and the first soldered segment in the first recessed segment corresponding to the first pre-adhesive is relatively far, which can effectively avoid pseudo soldering in the subsequent soldering process.
Absstract of: EP4839062A2
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of photovoltaics, and in particular, to a segmented solar cell (100), a method for forming the same, and a photovoltaic module. The segmented solar cell (100) is formed by cutting a solar cell, and the segmented solar cell (100) includes a substrate (11) and a cutting surface (110) formed by cutting a solar cell to form the segmented solar cell (100). The cutting surface (110) exposes a cross section of the substrate (11). At least part of the cutting surface (110) includes a first texture structure, the first texture structure includes polygonal portions (111), and at least one polygonal portion of the polygonal portions (111) partially overlaps with at least one neighboring polygonal portion of the polygonal portions (111). According to the present disclosure, it is conducive to at least improving performance of the segmented solar cell (100) and the photovoltaic module.
Absstract of: WO2025146504A1
The subject of the invention is a universal control device (300) comprising a housing (301) and, in the housing (301), an electronic control board (302), in particular of Raspberry Pi type or any other type, configured to control external apparatuses according to at least three, in particular at least four, different communication protocols, the electronic control board (302) being connected to connection ports (305) configured to allow the transmission, to external apparatuses connected to these connection ports (305), of signals according to the various communication protocols.
Absstract of: EP4838781A1
0001 This disclosure describes solutions for reinforcing solar panels and mounting them to a racking structure. This can include a vertical outer wall defining a first side of the panel frame; a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a third protrusion, wherein: the first protrusion defines a bottom of the panel frame; the second protrusion defines a top of the panel frame; the third protrusion is located between the first protrusion and the second protrusion; a void defined by the vertical outer wall, the second protrusion and the third protrusion, the void defining a panel slot configured to receive a solar panel; and a mounting tab defined by a second portion of the first protrusion that is further away from the vertical outer wall than the rectangular structure.
Absstract of: US12790035B1
An artificial intelligence (AI) satellite module is described. The satellite module includes a solar panel having a first side that includes multiple solar cells and a second side that includes a power delivery network that distributes power signals generated by the solar cells. The satellite module includes at least one machine-learning (“ML”) hardware accelerator adjacent to the solar panel. The ML hardware accelerator is configured to implement an ML model (e.g., a neural network ML model). The satellite module includes a heat dissipation layer configured to radiate heat generated when the ML hardware accelerator is powered by the solar panel. The heat dissipation layer includes one or more heat pipes that: i) are coupled to the ML hardware accelerator, and ii) dissipate heat generated when the ML hardware accelerator executes a training or inference workload of the ML model.
Absstract of: FI20253177A1
The invention relates to a solar panel stand (1) comprising two rails (3, 3’) extending substantially parallel at a distance from each other and at least two side supports (5) extending over the rails (3, 3’). Each side support (5) comprises a holder beam (6), opposite holder beams of two adjacent side supports (5) being adapted to support respective opposite sides (101’, 101’’) of a solar panel (101) received to the stand, and at least one intermediate beam (8) detachably connecting to at least one of the holder beam (6) and a rail of the two substantially parallel rails (3, 3’). To facilitate the assembly of the solar panel stand, the holder beam (6) at each of the side supports (5) is hingedly connected to one of the rails (3, 3’) to allow the holder beam to be swiveled relative to the rail between an assembly position and a collapsed position.
Absstract of: US20260349144A1
0000 A computing system can generate a plurality of cleaning event scenarios for a photovoltaic array. Generating each cleaning event scenario can include generating predicted weather events to estimate a probability and effectiveness of natural cleaning events. The system can generate predicted soiling losses using the probability and effectiveness of natural cleaning events. The system can generate predicted power output using the predicted weather events and the predicted soiling losses. The system can determine a predicted energy gain from a candidate manual cleaning event using the predicted power output. The system can determine a predicted revenue gain from the candidate manual cleaning event using the predicted energy gain. The system can generate a recommendation for a manual cleaning event based on the predicted revenue gain of the candidate manual cleaning event of each of the plurality of cleaning event scenarios and cause implementation of the recommendation.
Absstract of: WO2026229218A1
The invention relates to an installation for generating electrical energy, the installation comprising at least one support (1) and a photovoltaic panel (13). The support (1), which is intended to be placed on the ground or on a roof, is formed of a bottom wall and peripheral walls (5, 11) which define an inclined rim to which the panel (13) is secured. The installation is characterized by at least one of the following additional functions: a) it comprises a plurality of supports (1) with rainwater pipes connected to a common collector; b) it comprises a plurality of supports (1) with hot-air ducts connected to a collector; c) a single photovoltaic panel (13) extends over a plurality of supports (1); d) the panel (13) is hinged to the support (1) to create a storage volume.
Absstract of: WO2026229989A1
A solar power management system and method comprising a photovoltaic source, electric power storage units, power conversion units, and a controller. The controller monitors real-time photovoltaic input and storage voltages, determines voltage compatibility, modulates input voltage when incompatible, and charges storage units below predefined thresholds. The controller detects grid states and activates conversion units during grid failures to supply loads. In an alternative embodiment, the system directly powers appliances by determining operating voltage requirements, checking compatibility, and modulating voltage as needed. The system provides maximum power point tracking, dynamic threshold adjustment, and seamless grid-state management for both storage charging and direct appliance operation.
Absstract of: DE102026110894A1
Ein Dachhakensystem (1) umfasst ein Basiselement (2) zur Befestigung an einem Dachaufbau sowie einen Dachhaken (4) zur Halterung eines Gegenstands, wobei der Dachhaken (4) mit einem Zwischenelement (3) an dem Basiselement (2) befestigbar ist.
Absstract of: WO2026231598A1
A modular flow circulation and control system for a photovoltaic thermal panel array includes a prefabricated enclosure; first and second inlet return fluid flow connections; first and second outlet supply flow connections; a reservoir tank within the prefabricated enclosure for containing a process fluid; a first pump within the prefabricated enclosure for providing fluid flow from the reservoir tank; and a second pump within the prefabricated enclosure in fluid communication with the first inlet return fluid flow connection and with the first outlet supply flow connection. The first and the second inlet return fluid flow connections and the first and the second outlet supply flow connections are disposed at a wall portion of the prefabricated enclosure. The reservoir tank, the first pump, and the second pump are internally disposed within the prefabricated enclosure.
Absstract of: US20260353858A1
The present application provides a solar cell and a photovoltaic module, and relates to the field of photovoltaic technologies. The solar cell includes: a silicon substrate. A surface of the silicon substrate has a textured structure, and the textured structure includes a plurality of quasi-pyramidal structures. A quasi-pyramidal structure includes a pyramidal face and a pyramidal apex. The pyramidal face of the quasi-pyramidal structure includes: a first sub-pyramidal face away from the pyramidal apex, and a second sub-pyramidal face. The second sub-pyramidal face is a remaining portion of the pyramidal face of the quasi-pyramidal structure other than the first sub-pyramidal face. The pyramidal apex of the quasi-pyramidal structure and the second sub-pyramidal face of the pyramidal face of the quasi-pyramidal structure are provided with ring-like textures. The ring-like textures comprise a plurality of open, ring-like patterns, and/or, a plurality of closed, ring-like patterns.
Absstract of: US20260353854A1
0000 A heterojunction solar cell includes a silicon substrate, a passivation layer overlaying the silicon substrate at a first surface, a first indium tin oxide (ITO) layer overlaying the passivation layer, a second indium tin oxide (ITO) layer overlaying the first ITO layer, and metal grid lines between the first and second ITO layers.
Absstract of: WO2026229823A1
A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a light-receiving surface, an optical film disposed on the light-receiving surface, and an adhesive layer disposed between and adhering the light-receiving surface of the solar panel and the optical film. The optical film has a structured first major surface facing away from the solar panel, and an opposing, second major surface. The structured first major surface of the optical film has peaks and valleys, wherein the peaks are microstructural features each having a height, H, defined by the distance between the peak and the second major surface of the optical film, and the valleys are spaces between adjacent microstructure features each having a thickness, T, defined by the smallest distance from the valley to the second major surface of the optical film. An average thickness, Tavg, of all the valleys of the structured first major surface is less than 20 microns.
Absstract of: US20260352145A1
A solar tracker support assembly includes a sliding member, a support rail, and a truss adapter. The sliding member is coupled to a torque tube. The support rail includes a receiving bracket, and the sliding member is slidably coupled to the receiving bracket such that the torque tube is slidable relative to the support rail. The truss adapter is configured to couple the support rail to a solar tracker foundation.
Absstract of: US20260352120A1
Technology for converting electricity generated by photovoltaic cells to AC or DC output power is disclosed. In some examples of the disclosed technology, a zonal power inverter has a plurality of voltage converters, the outputs of the voltage converters being coupled or coupled in parallel to a DC/AC converter. The power inverter can further comprise a DC/AC converter coupled to a positive output terminal of one of the voltage converters. In some examples, an isolated multi-junction photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of photosensitive semiconductor active layers, each of the active layers being electrically isolated from the other active layers, and formed from a respective material having a different band gap than the other active layers. In some examples, the multi-junction photovoltaic cell is coupled to the input of the zonal power inverter.
Absstract of: US20260352141A1
A photovoltaic roofing apparatus includes a photovoltaic laminate supported by a unitary support structure. The support structure includes structural bonding lands configured to receive an adhesive bonding material between the support structure and the photovoltaic laminate. One or more depth gauges extend from the support structure to maintain a predetermined spacing between the photovoltaic laminate and the support structure while the adhesive bonding material is compressed therebetween. An edge seal region extends along at least a portion of a perimeter of the photovoltaic laminate and is configured to receive a sealant separate from the adhesive bonding material. At least one weep hole permits water entering past the edge seal region to drain from the support structure. The apparatus may further include a removable access panel with slotted mounting features, molded-in-place glass anchors, and an eave closure having centering notches and weep holes for drainage and installation alignment.
Absstract of: US20260351448A1
Provided is a connection method for new energy photovoltaic wire harness protective layer. Which includes: applying adhesive to outer surfaces of a main cable and a branch cable, or first sleeving outer surfaces of the main and branch cable with heat shrink tubing and heating the heat shrink tubing to wrap around outer surfaces of the main cable and the branch cable; connecting the main cable and branch cable in a cross-shape or T-shape using by ultrasonic welding or adding transition pieces. In the present disclosure, mature industrial steps such as adhesive coating or pre wrapping of heat shrink tubing, ultrasonic welding or transition piece connection, and encapsulation injection molding are used, all of which are suitable for automated continuous production, thereby avoiding problems such as unstable fluidity of the adhesive liquid, long curing time, and difficulty in eliminating bubbles in traditional adhesive processes.
Absstract of: US20260353907A1
0000 An electrically conductive transparent substrate for a solar cell includes: a light-transmitting substrate; a light-transmitting electrically conductive layer facing a face of the substrate; and a buffer layer made of a material with a resistance higher than a resistance of a material of the electrically conductive layer and facing a face of the electrically conductive layer which face is opposite to the substrate.
Nº publicación: US20260352146A1 05/11/2026
Applicant:
NEXTPOWER LLC [US]
Nextpower LLC
Absstract of: US20260352146A1
0000 A pitch adjustable solar tracker motor mount assembly includes a motor configured to receive and rotatably drive a torque tube and a pitch adjustable solar tracker motor mount assembly on which the motor is fixedly attached. The motor mount assembly includes a motor mount base comprising a pitch adjustment slot, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion. The motor mount base comprising a rounded cross-sectional profile that extends about at least a portion of a perimeter of the motor mount base, and a motor mount saddle comprising a motor support plate and a pitch adjustment flange that extends out from the motor support plate. The pitch adjustment flange is received at the pitch adjustment slot and is movable relative to the pitch adjustment slot to cause a change in pitch orientation of the motor support plate relative to the motor mount base.