Absstract of: WO2025045576A1
The connection device (1), which is provided for connecting a first and a second photovoltaic module (10A, 10B) of a photovoltaic system (100), comprises a first connection device part (11) and a second connection device part (12) with an electric connector (3) which has a first connector part (31), provided for the first photovoltaic module (10A), with a first connection contact (311) and a second connector part (32), provided for the second photovoltaic module (10), with a second connection contact (321).
Absstract of: US2025073670A1
0000 This disclosure is related to materials with highly stable and reversible water sorption and retention properties, as well as formulations and methods for their manufacture and uses. Composite materials of the present disclosure can avoid weeping or leakage of liquid water at wide ranges in ambient relative humidities so as to be suitable for a variety of applications including thermal management, thermal energy storage, atmospheric water generation and dehumidification systems. Composites disclosed herein can comprise an ionomeric material and in some embodiments, a hygroscopic or deliquescent salt. Furthermore, composites disclosed herein can also include a water vapor permeable or support polymer material providing support for reversible expansion or volume changes during water vapor sorption/desorption cycling via porous and/or elastic character, thereby avoiding mechanical restriction that could cause weeping or leakage of liquid water.
Absstract of: EP4773757A2
0001 Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a solar cell and a photovoltaic module. The solar cell includes a thin-film solar cell and a bottom cell stacked in a first direction. The bottom cell includes: a transparent conductive layer, a first doped conductive layer, an intrinsic amorphous silicon layer, a substrate, a second doped conductive layer, and one or more electrodes that are stacked in the first direction. The transparent conductive layer is between the thin-film solar cell and the first doped conductive layer, and the one or more electrodes are formed on a side of the second doped conductive layer away from the substrate and are in ohmic contact with the second doped conductive layer. The first doped conductive layer includes a doped amorphous silicon layer or a doped microcrystalline silicon layer. The solar cell is at least conducive to reduction of the collection loss of carriers of the solar cell and improvement of photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.
Absstract of: EP4773756A1
0001 The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic module, including a cell string. The cell string includes cells, including an N-type silicon substrate which includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a first region and a second region distributed alternately. The first region is provided with a boron-doped silicon structure. The second side includes a third region and a fourth region distributed alternately. The third region is provided with a tunneling oxide layer and a phosphorus-doped conductive layer. The cell includes a first surface and a second surface, and includes a first electrode disposed on the first surface and a second electrode disposed on the second surface. A plurality of first cells and a plurality of second cells are disposed alternately. The first surface of the first cell and the second surface of the second cell are located on a same side. The first electrode of the first cell is connected to the second electrode of the adjacent second cell through a solder strip. The second electrode of the first cell is connected to the first electrode of the adjacent second cell through the solder strip. Such an arrangement improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency and the output power of the photovoltaic module.
Absstract of: WO2025046442A1
A system for cleaning photovoltaic or solar panels (2) is provided with two longitudinal guide members (8; 32, 34), which are parallel to one another; two moving carriages (9; 35, 36), each movable along a respective longitudinal guide member (8; 32, 34); a cleaning roller ((1111;; 38), in particular a brush roller, mounted between the two moving carriages (9; 35, 36); and a motorized operating carriage (17; 43) mounted inside a guide section bar (16; 33) arranged under at least one photovoltaic or solar panel ((22)) and connected with at least one of the moving carriages (9; 35, 36) so as to move the moving carriages ((99;; 35, 3366)) and the cleaning roller (11; 38) along the longitudinal guide members (8; 32, 34) and above the photovoltaic or solar panel (2).
Absstract of: EP4773496A1
Provided are an inverter and a photovoltaic system, which belong to the technical field of electrical equipment. The inverter includes: a housing defining a receiving cavity for mounting an electronic device, in which a lower surface of the housing includes a first region and a second region, the first region being configured for gripping, and the housing having a wiring port; a heat dissipation fin mounted at the second region; and a wiring terminal electrically connected to the wiring port of the housing. A rated power of the inverter is less than or equal to 5 kW.
Absstract of: EP4773466A1
Dispositif de commande manuelle (10) comprenant : un socle (11), un bouton de commande (6) monté sur le socle (11) et permettant l'application manuelle d'un effort d'appui par l'utilisateur du dispositif de commande manuelle (10) pour provoquer l'émission d'un ordre de commande, le dispositif de commande manuelle (10) comprenant également une unité électronique (4) comprenant un transmetteur d'ordres de commande et une réserve d'énergie (20), le dispositif de commande manuelle (10) comprenant une zone centrale (12) circulaire délimitée au moins en partie par le bouton de commande (6), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un module photovoltaïque (30) alimentant la réserve d'énergie (20) et une plateforme (50) du module photovoltaïque (30), montée sur le socle (11), la plateforme comprenant une surface de support (51) délimitée par un rebord (52) périphérique comprenant une surépaisseur (53) locale , le module photovoltaïque (30) présentant une forme sensiblement circulaire, le module photovoltaïque (30) étant logé sur la surface de support (51) de la plateforme (50) et à l'intérieur du rebord (52) périphérique et maintenu en rotation par la surépaisseur (53) locale du rebord (52) périphérique.
Absstract of: US2025075508A1
Thermal energy management and cooling systems are provided. In various embodiments, passive systems are provided that do not require a flow of liquid or the provision of electrical energy to deliver the cooling effect. Panels and shade structures are disclosed that comprise various features including, for example, phase change materials that are operable to cool an area or volume beneath or proximal to the panel.
Absstract of: US2025080036A1
0000 A mounting assembly configured to engage trapezoidal ribs extending from metal panels is disclosed. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a PV mount. The mounting bracket comprises a base comprising a first leg and a second leg that are adjustably connected by a bolt. Each leg has a foot with an aperture to receive a shaft of a fastener that can extend through a sidewall of a trapezoidal rib when the mounting bracket is secured to the trapezoidal rib. The distance between the two feet may be adjusted by loosening the bolt to fit trapezoidal ribs of different dimensions. The PV mount is selectively connectable to the base by the bolt. In some embodiments, the PV mount includes at least one platform for a photovoltaic module.
Absstract of: EP4773764A2
The present disclosure relates to a solar cell and a tandem solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate, a tunnel dielectric layer, a doped conductive layer and at least one first electrode. A first surface of the substrate includes metallization regions and non-metallization regions. The metallization region is provided with a first texture structure, the first texture structure includes a first recess. The non-metallization region is provided with a second texture structure, the second texture structure includes a second recess. An average one-dimensional size of a bottom surface of the first recess is smaller than an average one-dimensional size of a bottom surface of the second recess. The metallization region includes first regions and second regions, the first regions are arranged at intervals in a first direction, the second regions are connected between adjacent first regions, and the second regions are arranged at intervals in a second direction. The tunnel dielectric layer is arranged on a surface of the first texture structure. The doped conductive layer is arranged on a side of the tunnel dielectric layer away from the substrate. The first electrode includes a plurality of finger electrodes, and the finger electrodes are electrically connected with the doped conductive layer and arranged corresponding to the first regions, so as to facilitate the improvement of the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.
Absstract of: EP4773502A1
0001 The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module having a fastening part, or a photovoltaic apparatus including same, and a module coupling device. The photovoltaic apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a photovoltaic module including solar cells, an encapsulant, a cover layer, a metal layer and a fastening part; and a provision module including a load support part coupled in contact with the fastening part.
Absstract of: GB2701699A
A method for determining when a self-cleaning mechanism 2 of a solar panel 1 is to be activated, comprising: obtaining, prior to a control interval, a performance parameter P(t) associated with the energy-production efficiency of the solar panel; obtaining environmental data E(t) measured prior to the control interval; predicting a future weather pattern based on the environmental data; predicting a change in the performance parameter based on the predicted weather pattern; determining whether to perform cleaning based on the predicted change; and if cleaning is to be performed, determining the time period to activate the self-cleaning mechanism. A machine learning model may be used to establish correlations between the performance parameter and the environmental data. The self-cleaning mechanism may be a vibrating mechanism, preferably an ultrasonic vibrating mechanism which may comprise a piezoelectric film, preferably comprising a polymer-based piezoelectric layer. Fig. 1
Absstract of: EP4773503A1
Inspection of photovoltaic power generation plants is carried out using an unmanned ground vehicle (1) in autonomous mode. The vehicle travels a route inspecting rows of photovoltaic panels (3, 4) and simultaneously acquiring data from the underside of the panels in one row (3) and the front of the panels in the adjacent row (4) using inspection devices (2) located on either side of the vehicle (1). The acquired data is processed in a central control unit, which can send alert messages to an external entity to report any anomalies. If conditions are unsuitable for conducting an inspection, the vehicle can clear vegetation from the plant site.
Absstract of: WO2026142638A1
The invention relates to a portable solar energy system designed to be transported within a container, wherein the solar panels are configured to be foldable during storage and transport, and expandable during use.
Absstract of: US20260189177A1
0000 Clamp assemblies and systems for mounting solar panels to mounting units are presented. For instance, a clamp assembly for clamping a solar panel includes a clamp portion and a lever portion. The clamp portion includes at least one tooth for clamping onto a first flange of the solar panel. The lever portion is spaced apart from the clamp portion and includes a cam a. The cam includes a rounded surface and a flat surface. Each of the clamp portion and the lever portion comprise an opening for receiving a pivoting element. The opening is generally aligned when the clamp portion and the lever portion are fitted together. Upon rotation of the lever portion, the cam urges the clamp portion into a clamped condition.
Absstract of: WO2026138111A1
The present application provides a photovoltaic enclosure wall. The photovoltaic enclosure wall comprises a foundation beam, a photovoltaic module, columns, a connecting plate, a connecting member, and a cross beam. One end of each column among the plurality of columns is arranged on the foundation beam in parallel and at intervals along the length direction of the foundation beam, and the cross beam is connected to the other end of each column. The connecting plate is arranged on the columns, a side frame of the photovoltaic module is fixedly connected to the connecting plate by means of the connecting member, and a first gap is reserved between the side frame of the photovoltaic module and the columns. By using the photovoltaic enclosure wall provided in the present application, a wind load acting on the photovoltaic enclosure wall can be reduced, thus improving the structural stability of the photovoltaic enclosure wall and reducing hidden safety hazards of the photovoltaic enclosure wall.
Absstract of: US20260189174A1
Recent advances in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power generation have produced notable gains in efficiency, particularly at very high emitter temperatures. However, there remains substantial room for improving TPV conversion of waste, solar, and nuclear (WSN) heat streams at temperatures below 1100° C. The concept of transmissive spectral control enables efficient recuperation of below bandgap photons by allowing them to transmit through the cell to be absorbed by a secondary emitter. A semitransparent TPV cell is fabricated of a thin InGaAs/InP heterojunction membrane supported by an infrared-transparent heat-conducting substrate. The device absorbs less than 1% of below bandgap radiation, resulting in a TPV efficiency of 32.5% at an emitter temperature of 1036° C. This represents an 8% absolute improvement in efficiency relative to the best TPV devices at such low temperatures. By enabling near-zero photon loss, the semitransparent architecture facilitates high TPV efficiencies over a wide range of applications.
Absstract of: WO2026138355A1
A BIPV parking garage with a heat insulation effect, comprising a steel structure frame (1), a vehicle carrying assembly (2), a lifting assembly (3), a guide assembly (4), and an energy storage device (5), wherein the top of the structure frame (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of a first BIPV panel (6); a second BIPV panel (7) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the steel structure frame (1); the first BIPV panel (6) and the second BIPV panel (7) are both electrically connected to the energy storage device (5) by means of charging wires (8); a discharge wire (9) is fixedly mounted at the top of the energy storage device (5); and a parking and retrieval control panel (10) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the steel structure frame (1). The BIPV panels are mounted at the top and the front side of the steel structure frame, and can not only serve as building materials, but also block sunlight to serve the heat insulation effect.
Absstract of: WO2026138279A1
The present disclosure is applicable to the technical field of solar cells, and provides a photovoltaic cell, a module, and a system. The cell comprises first busbars, first solder joints, and second solder joints. The distance between two adjacent first fingers in a second direction is d, the lengths of each first solder joint and each second solder joint in the second direction are greater than d, and the offset distance between each second solder joint and an adjacent first solder joint in the second direction is greater than or equal to 0.5d.
Absstract of: US20260189176A1
0000 Perimeter blocks for a PV array comprising fastener or component holes for anchoring the array bonding the array and protecting array cabling. Perimeter blocks provide a favorable aerodynamic shape to help deflect incoming wind, to channel rainwater over the array, and to protect the edge of the array. PV arrays having PV modules and perimeter blocks contacting native topography or a smoothed or substantially flat portion of the ground in an array and holding the array together and down are also disclosed.
Absstract of: AU2024397340A1
The invention relates to a sandwich panel comprising a photovoltaic active area positioned on the outer sheet and whose upper, respectively lower, electrical connector is positioned in an upper, respectively lower, cavity, the upper cavity being positioned within the insulation material in the upper half of the sandwich panel, the lower cavity being positioned within the insulation material in the lower half of the sandwich panel, the upper cavity and the lower cavity being adjacent to a longitudinal groove in the inner central part of the inner sheet and being either both adjacent to the first longitudinal side of the insulation material or both adjacent to the second longitudinal side of the insulation material so that the first upper respectively lower, electrical connector can be accessed from the upper, respectively lower, cavity along one longitudinal side of the insulation material and can be connected through the longitudinal groove.
Absstract of: AU2024397025A1
A method for automated, or semi-automated, solar module support rail installation at a solar tracking system includes placing a first solar module support rail at a first location along a torque tube of the solar tracking system; using a robotic device to fixate the first solar module support rail at the first location along the torque tube; moving the robotic device to a second, different location along the torque tube; placing a second solar module support rail at the second, different location along the torque tube; and using the robotic device to fixate the second solar module support rail at the second location along the torque tube.
Absstract of: AU2024396883A1
Bird-friendly glass in a window is configured to reduce the likelihood that a bird will fly into it. To that end, the glass preferably is a layered structure with an outside layer, an inside layer, and an interlayer between the inside and outside layers. Specifically, the interlayer may be adhered to the inner surface of the outside layer, and to the inner surface of the inside layer. To protect birds, the interlayer includes one or more ultraviolet absorbing coatings that produce spectral patterns under ultraviolet light (e.g., radiation) illumination. Ideally, the objective is to make glass visible to birds while still keeping it transparent enough for humans. Among other things, the ultraviolet absorbing coating(s) may include a luminophore for inclusion into luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) to generate photovoltaic power. The bird-friendly interlayer may serve dual purposes as a bird-friendly glass and as a power generator.
Nº publicación: AU2024394513A1 02/07/2026
Applicant:
NEVADOS ENGINEERING INC
NEVADOS ENGINEERING, INC.
Absstract of: AU2024394513A1
Solar trackers and control systems prevent damage from weather events – such as hail – by orienting solar panels at optimal angles during such weather events. These angles may be achieved and managed by the physical stops of the slew drives and mechanical stop assemblies in the tracker. Control systems may trigger stowing of the solar panels during such weather events in a variety of ways, including comparing irradiance measured from the solar panels with expected irradiance.