WO2010144328A3 - Systems, methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules - Google Patents

Systems, methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules Download PDF

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WO2010144328A3
WO2010144328A3 PCT/US2010/037486 US2010037486W WO2010144328A3 WO 2010144328 A3 WO2010144328 A3 WO 2010144328A3 US 2010037486 W US2010037486 W US 2010037486W WO 2010144328 A3 WO2010144328 A3 WO 2010144328A3
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Bruce Krein
Darin Birtwhistle
Jeff Thompson
William Sanders
Paul Alexander
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Abstract

Provided herein are methods, apparatuses and systems for fabricating photovoltaic cells and modules. In certain embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems involve coating ferromagnetic substrates with thin film solar cell materials and using magnetic force to constrain, move or otherwise manipulate partially fabricated cells or modules. According to various embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide magnetically actuated handling throughout a photovoltaic cell or module fabrication process, from forming photovoltaic cell layers on a substrate to packaging the module for transport and installation. The magnetically manipulated processing provides advantages over conventional photovoltaic module processing operations, including fewer mechanical components, greater control over placement and tolerances, and ease of handling. As a result, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide highly efficient, low maintenance photovoltaic module fabrication processes.
PCT/US2010/037486 2009-06-12 2010-06-04 Systems, methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules WO2010144328A2 (en)

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US12/483,499 US8062384B2 (en) 2009-06-12 2009-06-12 Systems, methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules
US12/483,509 US9105778B2 (en) 2009-06-12 2009-06-12 Systems methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules
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