Absstract of: US20260190535A1
A conductive multilayer stack or a conductive multilayer line useful as a metallization layer in photovoltaics as well as other devices; solar cells having a conductive multilayer stack or line; solar modules having such cells; and methods of forming a conductive multilayer stack or line. The conductive multilayer stack or line having a metal layer including copper (Cu) or coated aluminum; a silver contact layer; and a solderable layer between, and contacting, the metal layer and the silver contact layer.
Absstract of: US20260189154A1
The power conversion apparatus may include a circuit board, a power module, and a heat sink. The heat sink includes an evaporator and a condensation tooth. The evaporator includes an evaporation cavity, a first side wall, and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are disposed opposite to each other, and the evaporation cavity is located between the first side wall and the second side wall. There is a thermally conductive rib in the evaporation cavity, one end of the thermally conductive rib is connected to the first side wall, and the other end is connected to the second side wall. A condensation channel is provided in the condensation tooth, a first end of the condensation tooth is connected to an outer surface of the second side wall, and the condensation channel communicates with the evaporation cavity.
Absstract of: US20260189182A1
The present application relates to a guide rail, a guide rail assembly, a photovoltaic assembly and a method for arranging the photovoltaic assembly. The guide rail is used for guiding folding and unfolding movements of photovoltaic panels of a foldable photovoltaic assembly. The guide rail comprises a guide rail body, wherein the top of the guide rail body is provided with a first rail extending in a lengthwise direction of the guide rail body, and a side face of the guide rail body is provided with a second rail extending in the same direction as the first rail. The guide rail can ensure smoother and more stable folding and unfolding movements of the photovoltaic panels, making it unlikely for the moving part to deviate from or fall off the guide rail. It can also enhance the connection strength between the photovoltaic panel assembly and the guide rail, and improve the overall stability of the photovoltaic assembly.
Absstract of: WO2026139088A1
A chromophore having a down-conversion capability, an encapsulant film, glass, and a photovoltaic module. The chromophore has a structural formula as shown in formula (I-1) and/or formula (I-2), wherein n is any integer from 0 to 100; E0 comprises any one of an alkynyl group, an alkenyl group, a silyl, a silaphenyl group, and a silenyl group; Ex is selected from a group consisting of an optionally substituted silyl group, a silicon-containing heterocyclic group, a silicon-containing benzofused cyclic group, an alkenyl group, a heteroalkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, an amino group, an acylamino group, a cyclic acylamino group, a cyclic imide group, an alkoxy group, a carboxyl group, and a carbonyl group; E2 is selected from a group consisting of an optionally substituted silylene, silenylene, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an oxy group, a silicon-containing arylene group, a heteroarylene group, carbonyl, and ester; Gx is independently selected from a group consisting of an optionally substituted alkylene group, a silylene group, an optionally substituted silicon-containing alkenylene group, a silicon-containing alkynylene group, an alkenylene group, an optionally substituted alkynylene group, an optionally substituted arylene group, and an optionally substituted silicon-containing arylene group; and A1, and A2 are each independently selected from a substituted aryl group and a substituted heteroaryl group; or A1 and A2 are each independently selected fr
Absstract of: US20260190505A1
Photovoltaic devices, and methods of making the same, are described.
Absstract of: US20260189017A1
A system and method for collecting renewable energy includes a solar panel and a down-sun wind turbine that are mounted on a same crossbeam. In this combination, as the crossbeam is rotated on a support pole, the solar panel is simultaneously rotated through a directional arc θ and an inclination arc Φ in accordance with a predetermined daily schedule that is based on the time of day and the latitude of the system. Also, as the solar panel is moved, the wind turbine is free to follow wind direction and maximize its collection of wind energy. To further maximize the energy collection capability of the system, the wind turbine is located on the crossbeam to remain down-sun from the solar panel and to remain free from wind flow interference that may be caused by the solar panel.
Absstract of: US20260184212A1
A self-charging electric vehicle configured for converting solar energy and wind energy into electrical energy comprising a systems and methods. The vehicle includes a body and frame with a central body structure and centerline cabin and a chassis with a centerline battery compartment and a suspension system. Solar cells mounted to the vehicles top sides can be supplemented with extendable solar panel(s) that can be deployed by a control system to generate solar energy into electrical energy. An omnidirectional sun sensor provides for sun strength, angle and direction. A stowable horizontal-axis wind turbine with an extendable mast mounted to the vehicle that can be deployed by a control system to generate wind energy into electrical energy. A stowable anemometer provides for wind speed and wind direction.
Absstract of: US20260190536A1
A metal matrix composite paste is provided for screen printing metal matrix composite contacts in a photovoltaic cell. The metal matrix composite paste includes a plurality of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes in a metal paste. Because the metal matrix composite paste can have similar mechanical and chemical properties to a metal paste, it can be incorporated into standard metallization processes. The metal matrix composite contacts formed from the metal matrix composite paste can have increased ductility and self-healing capability to electrically bridge a gap caused by physical fracture of a busbar or gridline.
Absstract of: US20260186531A1
A finger-worn wearable ring device may include a ring-shaped housing, a printed circuit board, and a sensor module that includes one or more light-emitting components and one or more light-receiving components. The wearable ring device may further include a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an application executable on a user device.
Absstract of: WO2026142797A1
A photovoltaic encapsulant system incorporates glass spheres within a polymer matrix to address light losses, water and oxygen diffusion, and brittleness in photovoltaic modules. Glass spheres ranging from 4/1000 to 25/1000 inch in diameter create refractive index interfaces that redirect reflected light back toward photovoltaic cells for additional energy conversion while establishing tortuous diffusion pathways that impede infiltration of degrading agents. The encapsulant exhibits light absorption of 6% or less compared to 10-11% for conventional glass fiber composites. The flexible system eliminates brittle glass top sheets, reducing the 5-10% failure rate from cracking during manufacturing and installation while providing enhanced optical efficiency and extended operational lifetime.
Absstract of: WO2026139550A1
Herein is provided a method of manufacturing an interdigitated back contact solar cell The method comprises: providing a substrate comprising a back surface; and arranging an interdigitated back contact on the back surface, the interdigitated back contact comprising a first charge-carrier collector and a second charge-carrier collector, the first charge-carrier collector interdigitated with the second charge carrier collector. The step of arranging the interdigitated back contact comprises: arranging a plurality of first doped elements on the back surface of the substrate, the first doped elements having a first doping type; and arranging a continuous collection layer on the back surface of the substrate, the collection layer having a second doping type. The collection layer comprises a plurality of A-portions wherein a first doped element is interposed between the collection layer and the back surface of the substrate, the first doped elements and the A-portions forming the first charge-carrier collector. The collection layer comprises a plurality of B-portions interdigitated with the plurality of first doped elements, the B-portions forming the second charge-carrier collector. The method further comprises treating the A-portions of the collection layer to increase the crystallinity of the A-portions. A solar cell manufactured according to the method, a method of manufacturing a solar module, and a solar module are also provided.
Absstract of: US20260190504A1
0000 A solar cell fabricated from a semiconductor growth substrate; that is sub sequentially removed a sequence of layers of semiconductor material grown on the semiconductor growth substrate forming the solar cell; a metal contact layer deposited over the sequence of layers; of a permanent supporting substrate being affixed directly over the metal contact layer and permanently bonded thereto.
Absstract of: WO2026139553A1
Provided is a solar cell comprising a substrate having a back surface and an interdigitated back contact structure arranged on the back surface of the substrate. The interdigitated back contact structure comprises: a first charge-carrier collector and a second charge-carrier collector interdigitated with the first charge-carrier collector. The first charge-carrier collector comprises a plurality of A-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the A-elements comprising semiconductor material having a first doping type, and a plurality of B-elements, each B-element arranged on a respective A- element, the B-elements comprising semiconductor material having a second doping type. The second charge-carrier collector comprises a plurality of C-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the C-elements comprising semiconductor material having the second doping type. The interdigitated back contact structure further comprises a plurality of first semiconductor elements, each first semiconductor element interposed between a respective pair of an A-element and a B-element and having the second doping type, and the first semiconductor element has a lower conductivity than the A-elements and/or the B-elements; and/or the interdigitated back contact structure further comprises a plurality of second semiconductor elements, each second semiconductor element interposed between a respective pair of an A-element and an adjacent C-element and having the second doping ty
Absstract of: WO2026139551A1
A method of manufacturing a solar cell is provided The method comprises: providing a substrate comprising a back surface; and arranging an interdigitated back contact structure on the back surface of the substrate. The interdigitated back contact structure comprises: a first charge-carrier collector comprising a plurality of A-elements having a first doping type; and a second charge-carrier collector interdigitated with the first charge-carrier collector, the second charge-carrier collector comprising a plurality of C-elements having a second doping type. The method further comprises: an etching step to provide a deposition mask for arranging the A-elements and/or C-elements; and screen printing an etching mask for use in the etching step.
Absstract of: US20260185208A1
Fabricating a device includes vacuum depositing a metal layer over a silicon substrate, and vacuum depositing a metal oxide layer on the metal layer, thereby disposing the metal layer between a surface of the silicon substrate and the metal oxide layer. In one example, the device is a photovoltaic device or part of a display or touch screen device.
Absstract of: WO2026139400A1
An interdigitated back contact solar cell is provided The solar cell comprises: a substrate having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface spaced from the back surface in a depth direction of the solar cell; a plurality of first charge-carrier collection elements spaced apart along, and arranged on, the back surface of the substrate; a plurality of second charge-carrier collection elements spaced apart along, and arranged on, the back surface of the substrate, the first charge-carrier collection elements being interdigitated with the second charge-carrier collection elements; a first passivation layer comprising a plurality of A-portions, each A-portion interposed between a respective first charge-carrier collection element and the back surface of the substrate; and a second passivation layer comprising a plurality of B-portions, each B-portion interposed between a respective second charge-carrier collection element and the back surface of the substrate. The thickness of each B-portion of the second passivation layer in the depth direction is greater than or equal to 1 nm and less than or equal to 3 nm. Methods of manufacturing the interdigitated back contact solar cell are also provided.
Absstract of: WO2026138085A1
A zero-carbon perovskite solar cell and a six-constant intelligent control system, relating to the technical field of solar photovoltaics. The system comprises a perovskite solar cell array (1) integrated with a building, and further comprises a constant-temperature control module (7), a constant-humidity control module (8), a constant-oxygen control module (9), a constant-cleanliness control module (10), a constant-water control module (11), and a constant-illumination control module (13) which are arranged in the building. The perovskite solar cell array is connected to the constant-temperature control module (7), the constant-humidity control module (8), the constant-oxygen control module (9), the constant-cleanliness control module (10), the constant-water control module (11), and the constant-illumination control module (13) by means of power conversion modules (5, 6). The constant-oxygen control module (9), the constant-illumination control module (13), the constant-temperature control module (7), the constant-humidity control module (8), the constant-cleanliness control module (10), and the constant-water control module (11) are respectively used for achieving constant oxygen concentration and content, constant illumination, constant temperature, constant humidity, constant air cleanliness, and constant water temperature in the building. Photovoltaic power supply of the system is realized by means of the perovskite solar cell array. The system meets the power consumpti
Absstract of: WO2026142262A1
Provided are a method for manufacturing a solar cell and a solar cell manufactured thereby, the method comprising the steps of: forming, on a substrate having a plurality of through holes, a buffer layer having first openings in regions corresponding to the plurality of through holes; forming, on the buffer layer, an undoped group III-V compound layer having second openings in regions corresponding to the plurality of through holes; filling the insides of the plurality of through holes, the first openings, and the second openings with a first electrode; and forming a first doped group III-V compound layer on the first electrode and the undoped group III-V compound layer.
Absstract of: WO2026140617A1
This solar cell module is provided with a module body (2) comprising: a plate-shaped solar cell (3) comprising a front surface (3a) and a rear surface (3b); a front-side protective plate (4) facing the front surface (3a) of the solar cell (3) and having translucency; and a rear-side protective plate body (51) facing the rear surface (3b) of the solar cell (3) and sandwiching the solar cell (3) between the rear-side protective plate body (51) and the front-side protective plate (4). The module body (2) comprises a non-power generation part (R2), which is a part where the solar cell (3) is not disposed, at a peripheral edge portion. The non-power generation part (R2) includes a reflection region (R20) capable of reflecting light transmitted through the front-side protective plate (4) at least to the front surface side at a position closer to the rear surface side than the solar cell (3), and a non-reflection region (R21) that does not reflect light incident on the front-side protective plate (4).
Absstract of: WO2026142123A1
The present invention relates to a rear-contact crystalline silicon solar cell. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rear-contact crystalline silicon solar cell based on a TOPCon silicon solar cell structure to achieve optimal efficiency, wherein electrodes are provided on a rear surface and passivation layers are formed on upper and lower surfaces of a silicon substrate.
Absstract of: WO2026139403A1
A method of manufacturing an interdigitated back contact solar cell is provided The method comprises: providing a substrate having a back surface; arranging a plurality of first semiconductor elements on the back surface of the substrate, the first semiconductor elements having a back surface; treating the back surface of each first semiconductor element to provide each first semiconductor element with a textured back surface; and subsequently, arranging a plurality of second semiconductor elements on the back surface of the substrate, the plurality of second semiconductor elements interdigitated with the plurality of first semiconductor elements. The step of arranging the plurality of second semiconductor elements comprises: depositing a semiconductor layer onto the back surface of the substrate and the first semiconductor elements, said semiconductor layer comprising: second semiconductor elements interdigitated with the first semiconductor elements; and a plurality of waste portions deposited onto respective textured back surfaces of the first semiconductor elements; and separating the waste portions from the respective first semiconductor elements along the respective textured back surface.
Absstract of: US20260189180A1
Apparatuses for marine vessels to maximize solar energy collection are provided, along with systems and methods relating thereto. In some embodiments, an apparatus is mounted on the top of a marine vessel and extends its surface area, facilitating optimal sun exposure for solar panels. In some embodiments, prior to docking, the apparatus can be folded and rotated to fit within the original ship's profile, allowing for efficient cargo loading and unloading from the top as is standard in the cargo industry. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a plurality of solar panels and a plurality of skids configured to trail behind a stern portion of a marine vessel.
Absstract of: WO2026139548A1
Provided is a solar cell comprising a substrate having a back surface and an interdigitated back contact structure arranged on the back surface of the substrate. The interdigitated back contact structure comprises a first charge-carrier collector and a second charge-carrier collector interdigitated with the first charge-carrier collector. The first charge-carrier collector comprising a plurality of A-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the A-elements comprising semiconductor material having a first doping type, and a plurality of B-elements, each B-element arranged on a respective A- element, the B-elements comprising semiconductor material having a second doping type. The second charge-carrier collector comprises a plurality of C-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the C-elements interdigitated with the A-elements and comprising semiconductor material having the second doping type. The interdigitated back contact structure further comprises a plurality of insulating barrier elements, each barrier element interposed between a respective pair of adjacent A- and C-elements. A solar module comprising said solar cell, and methods of manufacturing said solar cell and solar module are also provided.
Absstract of: WO2026139560A1
Various embodiments provide a solar cell comprising a substrate having a back surface and an interdigitated back contact structure arranged on the back surface of the substrate. The interdigitated back contact structure comprises a first charge-carrier collector comprising a plurality of A-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the A-elements comprising semiconductor material having a first doping type, and a plurality of B-elements, each B-element arranged on a respective A- element, the B-elements comprising semiconductor material having a second doping type. The interdigitated back contact structure also comprises a second charge-carrier collector interdigitated with the first charge-carrier collector. The second charge-carrier collector comprises a plurality of C-elements arranged on the back surface of the substrate, the C-elements interdigitated with the A-elements and comprising semiconductor material having the second doping type. The interdigitated back contact structure further comprises a plurality of isolation elements, each isolation element interposed between a respective pair of adjacent A- and C-elements. Each isolation element comprises an insulating barrier element, and an A*-element comprising semiconductor material having the first doping type. The A*- element is arranged on the barrier element and has a thickness less than an adjacent A-element. Methods of manufacturing said solar cell are also provided.
Nº publicación: US20260185724A1 02/07/2026
Applicant:
ROOF TURBO LLC [US]
Roof Turbo, LLC
Absstract of: US20260185724A1
An attic ventilation system is provided including a tube having a proximal end mounted to a soffit opening and a distal end to which a fan is mounted inside an attic space, the fan operable to pull airflow into the tube through the proximal end and discharge the airflow at a rate of at least 10 CFM into the attic space to provide ventilation thereto. The fan can be configured to be mounted to the rafter in a suspended or supported orientation inside the attic space, distal from the soffit opening. The system can include a solar panel mountable to a roof structure disposed above the attic space and configured to electrically power the fan. The fan may include a BLDC motor with commutative motor control. To enhance performance, the fan may include a rotating blade, an upstream constricting ring and a downstream fixed blade assembly.