KR101306444B1 - Solar apparatus - Google Patents
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A photovoltaic device is disclosed. The solar cell apparatus includes a first solar cell panel; A second solar cell panel adjacent to the first solar cell panel; And a connection member connecting the first solar cell panel and the second solar cell panel, wherein the connection member is inserted into the first solar cell panel and inserted into the second solar cell panel.
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An embodiment relates to a photovoltaic device.
Photovoltaic devices for converting sunlight to electrical energy include solar panels, diodes, frames, and the like.
The solar cell panel has a plate shape. For example, the solar cell panel has a rectangular plate shape. The solar cell panel is disposed inside the frame. Four side surfaces of the solar cell panel are disposed inside the frame.
The solar cell panel receives solar light and converts it into electric energy. The solar cell panel includes a plurality of solar cell solar cells. In addition, the solar cell panel may further include a substrate, film or protective glass for protecting the solar cell solar cells.
In addition, the solar cell panel includes a bus bar connected to the solar cell solar cells. The bus bars extend from upper surfaces of the outermost solar cell solar cells and are connected to the wiring.
The diode is connected in parallel with the solar cell panel. An electric current flows selectively in the diode. That is, when the performance of the solar cell panel deteriorates, current flows through the diode. Accordingly, a short circuit of the photovoltaic device itself according to the embodiment is prevented. The photovoltaic device may further include wiring connected to the diode and the solar cell panel. The wiring connects solar cell panels adjacent to each other.
The frame houses the solar cell panel. The frame is made of metal. The frame is disposed on a side surface of the solar cell panel. The frame houses a side surface of the solar cell panel. Also, the frame may be composed of a plurality of subframes. At this time, the subframes may be connected to each other.
Since such a photovoltaic device has a large area, it is not easy to install in a roof of a house. Therefore, research on a photovoltaic device having an easy installation and improved performance is in progress.
Such a technology related to the photovoltaic device is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2009-0059529.
The embodiment is to provide a photovoltaic device having an improved performance, which can be easily installed.
The solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment includes a first solar cell panel; A second solar cell panel adjacent to the first solar cell panel; And a connection member connecting the first solar cell panel and the second solar cell panel, wherein the connection member is inserted into the first solar cell panel and inserted into the second solar cell panel.
The solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment may electrically and mechanically connect the first and second solar cell panels to each other by a connection member. In particular, the connection member is inserted into the first solar cell panel and the second solar cell panel. Accordingly, the connection member may mechanically fix the first solar cell panel and the second solar cell panel.
In addition, the connection member is inserted into the first solar cell panel and electrically connected to the first solar cells disposed in the first solar cell panel. In addition, the connection member is inserted into the second solar cell panel and electrically connected to second solar cells disposed in the second solar cell panel.
That is, in the solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment, the connection member is inserted into the solar cell panels, thereby fastening the solar cell panels to each other and simultaneously electrically connecting the solar cell panels. Accordingly, the solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment can be easily fastened and installed.
1 is a plan view illustrating a solar cell apparatus according to an embodiment.
2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a solar cell panel and a connection member according to an embodiment.
3 is a plan view illustrating a support substrate and solar cells.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a section cut along AA 'in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion C in FIG. 3.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion D in FIG. 3.
In the description of the embodiment, each panel, bar, frame, substrate, groove or film is formed "on" or "under" each panel, bar, substrate, The terms " on "and " under " all include being formed either" directly "or" indirectly " In addition, the upper or lower reference of each component is described with reference to the drawings. The size of each component in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of explanation and does not mean the size actually applied.
1 is a plan view illustrating a solar cell apparatus according to an embodiment. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a solar cell panel and a connection member according to an embodiment. 3 is a plan view illustrating a support substrate and solar cells. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG. 3. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a section taken along line A-A in Fig. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion C in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion D in FIG. 3.
1 to 7, the photovoltaic device according to the embodiment includes a plurality of solar cell panels P1, P2... Pn and a plurality of
The solar cell panels are connected to each other by the
The solar panels P1, P2... Pn are disposed adjacent to each other. Side surfaces of the solar panels P1, P2... Pn are adjacent to each other. The solar panels P1, P2... Pn may be flat and fastened to each other.
Each solar cell panel P1, P2... Pn includes a
The
The
The
3 and 4, the solar cells C1, C2... Are disposed on the
The solar cells C1, C2 ... are, for example, CIGS-based solar cells, silicon-based solar cells, fuel-sensitized solar cells, II-VI compound semiconductor solar cells or III-V compound semiconductor solar cells. Can be.
The solar cells C1, C2... May be arranged in a stripe shape. In addition, the solar cells C1, C2... May be arranged in various forms such as a matrix form. The solar cells C1, C2... May be connected in series or / and in parallel with each other.
For example, the solar cells C1, C2... May include the
The
In addition, the
First through holes TH1 are formed in the
The width of the first through holes TH1 may be about 80 μm to 200 μm.
By the first through holes TH1, the
The back electrodes are spaced apart from each other by the first through holes TH1. The rear electrodes are arranged in a stripe shape.
Alternatively, the rear electrodes may be arranged in a matrix. At this time, the first through grooves TH1 may be formed in a lattice form when viewed from a plane.
The light
The light
The energy band gap of the
The
The high
Second through holes (TH2) are formed in the light absorbing layer (300), the buffer layer (400), and the high resistance buffer layer (500). The second through holes (TH2) penetrate the light absorbing layer (300). In addition, the second through holes TH2 are open regions exposing the top surface of the
The second through grooves TH2 are formed adjacent to the first through grooves TH1. That is, a part of the second through grooves TH2 is formed on the side of the first through grooves TH1 when viewed in plan. The second through holes TH2 have a shape extending in the second direction.
The width of the second through holes TH2 may be about 80 μm to about 200 μm.
In addition, the
The
The high
The
The
Third through holes TH3 are formed in the
The third through grooves TH3 are formed at positions adjacent to the second through grooves TH2. More specifically, the third through-holes TH3 are disposed beside the second through-holes TH2. That is, when viewed in plan, the third through grooves TH3 are arranged next to the second through grooves TH2. The third through holes TH3 may have a shape extending in the second direction.
The
The front electrodes have a shape corresponding to the rear electrodes. That is, the front electrodes are arranged in a stripe form. Alternatively, the front electrodes may be arranged in a matrix form.
In addition, the solar cells C1, C2... Are defined by the third through holes TH3. More specifically, the solar cells (C1, C2, ...) are defined by the second through-holes (TH2) and the third through-holes (TH3). That is, the photovoltaic device according to the embodiment is divided into the solar cells C1, C2... By the second through holes TH2 and the third through holes TH3. In addition, the solar cells C1, C2... Are connected to each other in a first direction crossing the second direction. That is, current may flow in the first direction through the solar cells C1, C2...
The
Therefore, the
The
The
The
In addition, the
The
The
The
The
The
A
In addition, each solar cell panel (P1, P2 ... Pn) may further include a seal. The seal is disposed outside the
Butyl rubber etc. are mentioned as an example of the material used for the said sealing part.
The sealing part seals between the
The solar panels P1, P2... Pn may have a polygonal shape. That is, the solar cell panels P1, P2... Pn may have a polygonal shape when viewed in plan. In more detail, the solar cell panels P1, P2... Pn may have a hexagonal shape. In more detail, the solar cell panels P1, P2... Pn may have a regular hexagonal shape. Alternatively, the solar cell panels P1, P2... Pn may have a rectangular shape such as a rectangle or a square.
That is, the
As shown in FIG. 5, the
The
The
The first solar cell panel P1 includes a
In addition, the second solar cell panel P2 includes a
The
The
That is, the
In addition, the
In addition, the
As shown in FIG. 6, the
As shown in FIG. 7, the
As described above, the solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment may electrically and mechanically connect the solar panels P1, P2... Pn to each other by the
In addition, the
In addition, the features, structures, effects and the like described in the embodiments are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to only one embodiment. Furthermore, the features, structures, effects, and the like illustrated in the embodiments may be combined or modified with respect to other embodiments by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments belong. Therefore, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to these combinations and modifications.
While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood that various modifications and applications are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiments can be modified and implemented. It is to be understood that all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
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A second solar cell panel adjacent to the first solar cell panel; And
And a connection member connecting the first solar cell panel and the second solar cell panel.
The connection member is inserted into the first solar cell panel, is inserted into the second solar cell panel,
The first solar cell panel is
A first support substrate;
First solar cells disposed on the first base substrate; And
A first protective substrate disposed on the first solar cells,
The second solar cell panel
A second support substrate;
Second solar cells disposed on the second support substrate; And
A second protective substrate disposed on the second solar cells;
The connection member is inserted between the first support substrate and the first protective substrate,
The connection member is inserted between the second support substrate and the second protective substrate,
The first protective substrate includes a fastening groove,
The connecting member includes a fastening protrusion inserted into the fastening groove.
A first back electrode layer disposed on the first support substrate;
A first light absorbing layer disposed on the first back electrode layer; And
A photovoltaic device comprising a first front electrode layer disposed on the first light absorbing layer.
The first back electrode layer extends into the fastening groove.
A second back electrode layer disposed on the second support substrate;
A second light absorbing layer disposed on the second back electrode layer; And
A second front electrode layer disposed on the second light absorbing layer,
The connection member is a solar cell apparatus directly connected to the second front electrode layer.
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