SOLAR BATTERY Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: electrical engineering; electrical energy generation by solar-radiation-to-power conversion.

SUBSTANCE: proposed solar battery has panel with modules secured thereto by adhesive; these modules incorporate solar cells interconnected in series or in series-parallel with aid of switching buses. The latter are provided with thermomechanical expansion devices; shielding glass strip provided with flexible members of desired shape and size additionally glued to planar or curvilinear surface of frame is secured by means of adhesive to front surface of each solar cell. Inner space of flexible members is filled with sealing compound to form convex meniscus. Solar cells abut against flexible members and are fixed in position until sealing compound is fully polymerized. Switching buses with thermomechanical expansion devices, as well as shunting diodes are welded or soldered to rear contacts of solar cells in regions free from sealing compound. Thermomechanical expansion devices are disposed between rear end of solar cells and carrying surface of frame also in regions free from sealing compound. Solar battery is characterized in simplified design of switching system and in that battery mass is uniformly distributed over frame surface.

EFFECT: enhanced reliability, in-service stability of mechanical, thermomechanical and electrical characteristics, and reduced mass of solar battery.

1 cl, 3 dwg, 1 ex