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SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

Resumen de: AU2025241381A1

The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaics, and discloses a solar cell and a manufacturing method therefor, and a photovoltaic module, for use in optimizing cell efficiency of a solar cell having an amorphous silicon film layer. The solar cell comprises: a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other; a first semiconductor layer arranged on the first surface, wherein the first semiconductor layer is provided with first parts located in middle areas in the first surface and second parts located in edge areas in the first surface, and the crystallization rate of the first parts is greater than that of the second parts, wherein the edge areas surround the middle areas, and the edge areas are adjacent to edges of the first surface, and the first semiconductor layer comprises at least one of amorphous silicon and nanocrystalline silicon.

ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLAR MODULE

Resumen de: AU2025238810A1

Various embodiments provide an electrode assembly for a solar cell The electrode assembly comprises: an insulating optically transparent film; and a plurality of longitudinally extending, laterally spaced conductive elements arranged parallel to one another on a surface of the film. Each conductive element has a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape, wherein a width of each conductive element is between 0.15 mm and 0.5 mm and a depth of each conductive element is between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm. The width of each conductive element is greater than the thickness of each conductive element. Other embodiments relate to a solar cell assembly including the electrode assembly, and a solar module including the solar cell assembly.

FENCE/ RAILING STRUCTURE

Resumen de: US20260297977A1

0000 An improvement of fence/railing structure comprising components formed from composite materials composed of aluminum alloy or high-strength fibers combined with weather-resistant resin. These components are connected using quick-assembly methods such as snap-fit and mortise-and-tenon joints, allowing for easy disassembly and reassembly. The fence/railing can be equipped with a human detection sensor, a weather sensor, a LED light strip, and a buzzer. This configuration enables the fence/railing to function effectively in various weather conditions or harsh environments. When intruders are detected or severe weather is sensed, the system emits flashing lights and audible alarms to provide comprehensive safety protection.

SPRING COUNTER-BALANCE ASSEMBLIES AND SOLAR TRACKERS INCORPORATING SPRINGS TO BALANCE ROTATION

Resumen de: US20260303010A1

0000 A solar tracker assembly is provided which includes a support column, a torque tube or torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torque tube or torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torque tube or torsion beam, and a spring counter-balance assembly connected to the torque tube or torsion beam. An exemplary spring counter-balance assembly comprises a bearing housing and a bushing disposed within the bearing housing and configured to be slideably mounted onto the torque tube or torsion beam, and one or more compressible cords made of a flexible material. The compressible cords are located between the bushing and the bearing housing and provide damping during rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly.

Portable Power Case

Resumen de: US20260305017A1

0000 Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

PRODUCTION LINE FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL

Resumen de: US20260304998A1

0000 A production line for producing a solar cell includes a texturing device, a boron diffusion device, an etching device, a PECVD device, a passivation system and an electrode manufacturing system. The texturing device is configured to perform a texturing process of an N-type silicon wafer. The boron diffusion device is configured to perform a boron diffusion process. The etching device is configured to perform an etching process and a polishing process. The PECVD device is configured to form a tunneling oxide layer and a silicon layer on a back side of the silicon wafer. The annealing device is configured to perform an annealing process. The passivation system is configured to perform a passivation layer process, a front film process and a back film process. The electrode manufacturing system is configured to perform a preparation process of electrodes on two sides of the silicon wafer to form a solar cell.

OPTICALLY POWERED SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR LIGHT-ILLUMINATED FLUID CONTAINERS

Resumen de: US20260305018A1

0000 An optically powered semiconductor circuit assembly configured for use in a light-illuminated fluid container includes a semiconductor circuit comprising one or more photovoltaic elements configured to generate power when illuminated by light and a flexible component mechanically coupled to the semiconductor circuit. The flexible component is configured to deform upon insertion into the fluid container, such that the deformation secures the assembly in a fixed position and orientation within the fluid container. The flexible component is also configured to hold the semiconductor circuit with the photovoltaic elements in a fixed orientation. The assembly allows fluid to access the semiconductor circuit during use.

SOLAR TRACKER COMMISSIONING

Resumen de: US20260303016A1

A method of commissioning a photovoltaic system may include measuring, via an inclinometer, an inclination of a PV module controller. The measured inclination may be compared with a pre-determined inclination for a PV module. The measured inclination may be calibrated to the pre-determined inclination. A method of commissioning a PV system may include providing, via a PV module controller, a network configuration request including a device identifier and a GPS location to a system network controller. A device network configuration may be determined for the PV module controller based on the GPS location and the device network configuration may be associated with the device identifier. The device network configuration may be provided to the PV module controller, and the PV module controller may establish a connection to a network in response to receiving the device network configuration.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SOLAR ARRAYS HAVING MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS, FOR NATUREMOUNT APPLICATIONS

Resumen de: US20260303001A1

0000 In an embodiment, a solar array has a non-planar configuration and includes a first plurality of solar modules and a second plurality of solar modules coupled to the first plurality of solar modules. Each solar module from the first plurality of solar modules and each solar module from the second plurality of solar modules has a planar configuration and has a first side and a second side shorter than the first side. For each solar module from the first plurality of solar modules, (1) the first side of that solar module is fixedly coupled to and along a substantial entirety of the first side of a solar module from the second plurality of solar modules, and (2) the second side of that solar module is fixedly coupled to and along a substantial entirety of a side of an adjacent solar module from the first plurality of solar modules.

SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Resumen de: US20260305003A1

0000 The present application provides implementations relating to a solar cell and a manufacturing method therefor, and pertains to the field of semiconductor device technologies. In an implementation, a solar cell includes a silicon substrate and a semiconductor layer. The silicon substrate includes a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other. The semiconductor layer is located on the first surface. The first semiconductor layer includes a first structural region and a second structural region. A crystallization degree of the first structural region is higher than a crystallization degree of the second structural region. The second structural region is closer to the first surface than the first structural region. The first semiconductor layer includes at least one of amorphous silicon, nanocrystalline silicon, or microcrystalline silicon.

PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION USING A REFERENCE POWER PREDICTION MODEL

Resumen de: US20260303017A1

The present disclosure provides a system and method for performance monitoring of photovoltaic power generation using a reference power prediction model. In the present disclosure, a plurality of environmental data and a plurality of operational data of a PV power generation unit is received and preprocessed. Further, a clean reference PV power data and a reference irradiance value is obtained in absence of a GTI data in the plurality of the environmental data. However, in presence of the GTI data in the plurality of the environmental data, the clean reference PV power data is predicted using a power prediction model. Furthermore, a uniform value of a performance index for the PV generation unit is computed using a performance ratio for a predefined duration using an optimization framework. Performance monitoring of the PV power generation unit is performed by identifying a rising and a dropping pattern of the performance index.

MODULE CLAMP APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS THEREOF

Resumen de: US20260303007A1

A clamp assembly includes a bonding clamp, a fastener, and a clamp base. The bonding clamp includes a wall extending in a first direction to engage a first solar panel module, a first ledge extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction at a first end of the lateral edge support configured to engage an upper surface of the first solar panel module, and a second ledge extends in a third direction opposite the second direction at the first end of the lateral edge support configured to engage the upper surface of a second solar panel module. The fastener has a first end opposite a second end, the first end configured to interface with the second ledge. The clamp base being attached to the fastener, and including a frame, a nut is configured to engage with the fastener, and a grounding clip partially surrounds the nut.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOVING SOLAR MODULES BY REUSABLE TRAY IN NATUREMOUNT APPLICATIONS

Resumen de: US20260303002A1

An apparatus includes a solar panel assembly. The solar panel assembly includes solar panel modules. Each solar panel module includes a solar panel and a frame. Each solar panel module is mechanically coupled to at least one other solar panel module. The apparatus also includes a tray. The tray is sized and configured to removably contact a portion of a perimeter of each solar panel module from at least a subset of the solar panel modules. The tray is configured to limit a flexure of the solar panel assembly when the solar panel assembly is in contact with the tray.

HYDROGEN-ELECTRIC COUPLING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHD FOR OFF-GRID GREEN POWER-BASED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Resumen de: US20260297761A1

A hydrogen-electric coupling control method for off-grid green power-based hydrogen production includes: performing maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control on each photovoltaic module to maximize an output power; distributing the output power to a power-type electrolyzer, and stabilizing a current on a low-voltage side at a specified value by adjusting a duty cycle of a boost direct current (DC)/DC converter, such that the power-type electrolyzer always operates at a rated power point; and distributing the output power to a regulation-type electrolyzer, and stabilizing a voltage on a high-voltage side at a target value by adjusting an output voltage of the boost DC/DC converter, such that the regulation-type electrolyzer absorbs a fluctuating part of a photovoltaic power. The hydrogen-electric coupling control method can effectively improve efficiency of a green power-based hydrogen production system, and realize stable and sustainable hydrogen production without relying on energy storage.

FOLDABLE SOLAR PANEL

Resumen de: US20260303015A1

A foldable solar panel including at least two solar modules mounted to a substrate. The foldable solar panel includes hook and loop tape to secure the foldable solar panel in the folded configuration. The foldable solar panel includes at least two straps and at least two horizontal rows of webbing operable to attach the foldable solar panel to a load-bearing platform. The foldable solar panel does not include a controller. The foldable solar panel is operable to charge a battery faster than previously known in the art.

SOLAR CELL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

Resumen de: US20260305015A1

A solar cell includes a substrate including a front surface and a back surface, the back surface provided with a first protruding portion, a second protruding portion, and a recessed portion located between the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion that are arranged alternately; a plurality of first doped layers arranged at intervals and covering a surface of the first protruding portion away from the front surface, and the first doped layer protruding beyond a sidewall of the first protruding portion; a plurality of second doped layers arranged at intervals and covering a bottom surface of the second protruding portion; a third doped layer covering at least the sidewall of the first protruding portion, the third doped layer being in contact with a portion of the first doped layer protruding beyond the sidewall of the first protruding portion; a first electrode; and a second electrode.

SOLAR MODULE SUPPORT BRACKET

Resumen de: US20260298502A1

During automated assembly and installation of solar tables, the bearing housing assemblies (BHAs) might not be installed until the solar tables are installed in the field. To support the solar module adjacent to the BHA during table assembly and transport to a point of installation, a module support bracket (MSB) may be needed to temporarily secure the module to the torque tube. The present invention discloses MSB embodiments to temporarily secure a solar module to a torque tube to facilitate transportation of such an assembly for on-site installation. The described MSB embodiments provide security with adequate protection to attach a solar module to a torque tube, and flexibility for MSB removal to enable efficient on-site solar table installation.

FLEXIBLE PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELL MODULE SHEET REPOWERING ASSEMBLY

Resumen de: US20260303013A1

A solar cell module repowering assembly comprising a first flexible perovskite solar cell module sheet configured for deployment directly on a surface of an extant solar cell module. The first flexible perovskite solar cell module sheet has a weight sufficiently low that physical support structures supporting the extant solar cell module support both modules without structural reinforcement. The extant solar cell module comprises one or more of a functional, degraded, failing, or failed solar cell module. A stabilization element secures the first flexible perovskite solar cell module sheet in direct contact with the extant solar cell module surface. The extant solar cell module provides mechanical support for the first flexible perovskite solar cell module sheet. Electrical connections connect the first flexible perovskite solar cell module sheet into solar cell module farm wiring.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERY, OPTIMIZATION, SELECTION, AND SYNTHESIS OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY TRANSPARENT OPV DONOR-ACCEPTOR PAIRS

Resumen de: US20260305153A1

0000 A computer-implemented apparatus and method are disclosed for discovering, optimizing, selecting, and generating synthesis instructions for donor-acceptor molecular pairs for transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) active layers. Candidate donor and acceptor molecules are preprocessed from molecular graphs or strings, spectral data, and textual data. A candidate reduction module reduces the candidate space using molecular validity, synthetic accessibility, spectral compatibility, compliance, molecular-language-model embedding, diversity selection, uncertainty-based selection, or combinations thereof. A graph neural network generates structure and spectral embeddings, and a large language model generates text embeddings. A fusion module forms multimodal embeddings that are optimized according to objectives including increased luminance utilization efficiency and maintained or increased average visible transmittance. Selected donor-acceptor pairs are used to generate synthesis instructions, with optional uncertainty estimation, validation, compliance filtering, explainability, provenance tracking, and closed-loop experimental feedback.

TOUCH DETECTION DEVICE AND TOUCH DETECTION METHOD THEREOF

Resumen de: US20260299735A1

A touch detection device includes a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to: detect whether at least one zone of a touch panel is touched according to a plurality of touch sensing values corresponding to a plurality of touch sensing electrodes of the touch panel; and, to each of the at least one touched zone, determine the touched zone is caused by a finger touch or a liquid touch according a solar energy conversion efficiency value, wherein the solar energy conversion efficiency value represents how much solar energy is converted to electricity.

MULTI-GLASS MODULE FOR A SOLAR TRACKER APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260303009A1

0000 A solar tracing system includes a torque tube, a first single frame structure coupled to the torque tube, and a second single frame structure coupled to the torque tube. The first single frame structure includes first frame structure first and second module receptacles at opposite sides of the first frame structure, a first pair of solar modules received at the first frame structure first and second module receptacles, a first frame structure coupling flange, and a first frame structure coupling flange receptacle. The second single frame structure includes second frame structure first and second module receptacles at opposite sides of the second frame structure, a second pair of solar modules received at the second frame structure first and second module receptacles, a second frame structure coupling flange, and a second frame structure coupling flange receptacle.

CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO A BOX AND BALLAST STORAGE SUPPORT SET FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Resumen de: US20260303006A1

A set including a box formed by the base, which houses a pair of supports designed to support the structure of a photovoltaic panel. The box has vertical grooves on the outer face, which are reinforcing ribs on the inside. The base has a central sectioning that creates two housings and for the filling of ballast; the upper perimeter of the base is formed by an edge which, on the rear face, is raised and features a horizontal edge and a curved edge with three holes. The edge becomes slanted on the front face; the pair of supports has an edge at the bottom with a curve aligned with the curved edge of the base. This curved edge has 90° folds at the ends, forming two flaps and contains equidistant holes as well as end housings for rods that connect the supports. Each flap also has holes.

MODULE-FRAME RACK FOR SOLAR MODULES IN NATUREMOUNT APPLICATIONS

Resumen de: US20260303012A1

0000 An apparatus includes an array of at least two solar panel modules. Each solar panel module from the at least two solar panel modules includes a photovoltaic cell and a frame from a plurality of frames. The apparatus also includes a coupler. The coupler has at least a first side and a second side that define an included angle between 0 degrees and 180 degrees. A first solar panel module from the at least two solar panel modules is affixed to the first side of the coupler and a second solar panel module from the at least two solar panel modules is affixed to the second side of the coupler, such that a predefined angle exists between a plane of the first solar panel module and a plane of the second solar panel module.

WIND-SOLAR-WAVE SYNERGISTIC DISPATCHABLE POWER GENERATION DEVICES

Resumen de: US20260298202A1

0000 Disclosed is a wind-solar-wave synergistic dispatchable power generation device and method. The method includes: determining a current sea state based on environmental data collected in real time by a sensor module; performing intelligent switching or synergistic operation of a photovoltaic power generation module, a wind power generation module, and a wave power generation module based on the current sea state, and storing solar energy, wind energy, and wave energy in an energy storage module; when the obtained current sea state meets an extreme sea state condition, controlling a buoyancy adjustment module to activate a protection mode, closing the photovoltaic power generation module and the wind power generation module, adjusting the housing to submerge to a safe depth, and simultaneously switching to the wave power generation module for independent power generation by the wave power generation module; and when the collected environmental data meets a release condition, releasing the protection mode, adjusting the housing to ascend to a sea surface, and the intelligent dispatching module restoring a normal dispatching and power generation function.

Ballastierungsstein und Haltesystem für Photovoltaik-Module

Nº publicación: DE102025111750A1 01/10/2026

Solicitante:

VOESTALPINE METAL FORMING GMBH [AT]
voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH

Resumen de: DE102025111750A1

Die Erfindung schafft einen Ballastierungsstein (100) für ein Haltesystem für ein Photovoltaik-Modul sowie ein Haltesystem mit mindestens einem solchen Ballastierungsstein (100). Der Ballastierungsstein (100) ist ausgebildet mit: einer quaderförmigen Grundstruktur, wobei auf einer Unterseite des Ballastierungssteins (100) mindestens eine Erhebungsstruktur ausgebildet ist und in einer Oberseite (O) des Ballastierungssteins (100) mindestens eine Vertiefungsstruktur (120-i) ausgebildet ist, derart, dass, wenn ein weiterer, identisch ausgebildeter Ballastierungsstein (100) mit seiner Unterseite fluchtend auf die Oberseite (O) des Ballastierungssteins (100) aufgelegt wird, die mindestens eine Erhebungsstruktur des weiteren Ballastierungssteins (100) in einer jeweiligen Vertiefungsstruktur (120-i) des Ballastierungssteins (100) aufgenommen wird; und wobei die mindestens eine Vertiefungsstruktur (120-i) mindestens einen Ablaufkanal (121-i, 122-i, 123-i, 124-i) aufweist, welcher von einem Boden (125-i) der jeweiligen Vertiefungsstruktur (120-i) aus an eine Seitenfläche (S1, S2) führt.