IP Library Patent Application 15364988
Patent Application
App. No. 15/364,988

SOLAR MODULE

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15/364,988
Abstract

A Solar module, particularly hybrid photovoltaic solar hot water module, having at least two adjoining solar cells, which are configured at least partially bifacial and are embedded into a transparent laminate, wherein the laminate has a laminate rear-side on which a structure for guiding a heat transfer medium is provided, wherein a first section of the structure facing the laminate rear-side has a reflecting surface and is disposed to reflect the incidental light on the solar module, which does not directly strike the solar cells.

Claims (42)

1 . Solar module,

having at least two adjoining solar cells, which are configured at least partially bifacial and are embedded into a transparent laminate,

wherein the laminate has a laminate rear-side on which a structure for guiding a heat transfer medium is provided,

wherein a first section of the structure facing the laminate rear-side has a reflecting surface and is disposed to reflect the incidental light on the solar module, which does not directly strike the solar cells.

2 . Solar module according to claim 1 , wherein,

a transparent region is provided between and/or close to the solar cells, wherein the first section of the structure in the transparent region at least partially reflects the incidental light on the rear-side of the solar cells.

3 . Solar module according to claim 2 , wherein,

the first section of the structure is disposed spaced apart from the laminate rear-side.

4 . Solar module according claim to 3 , wherein,

the first section of the structure extends parallel to the laminate rear-side.

5 . Solar module according to one claim 4 , wherein,

a second section of the structure is provided, which is disposed in a region covered by the solar cells.

6 . Solar module according to claim 5 , wherein,

the second section of the structure is provided with a thermal contact with the laminate rear-side.

7 . Solar module according to claim 6 , wherein,

the structure is at least partially formed with a cap profile.

8 . Solar module according to claim 7 , wherein,

the structure has a fluid channel at least partially confined by the cap profile.

9 . Solar module according to claim 8 , wherein,

a first plane of the cap profile forms the first section of the structure and a second plane of the cap profile which extends parallel to the first plane, at least partially forms the second section of the structure.

10 . Solar module according to claim 5 , wherein,

at least the second section of the structure is configured as solar hot water collector element.

11 . Solar module according to claim 3 , wherein,

the first section of the structure is formed with a rear-plate extending parallel to the laminate rear-side, wherein the fluid channel is confined by the rear-plate and by the laminate rear-side.

12 . Solar module according to claim 11 , wherein,

a groove is introduced in the rear-plate, which forms the fluid channel, which form a fluid channel each.

13 . Solar module according to claim 11 , wherein,

spacers are provided between the laminate rear-side and the rear-plate, which define the gap between these.

14 . Solar module according to claim 13 , wherein,

the spacers are configured as sealing and/or heat conduction elements and confine the fluid channel between the laminate rear-side and the rear-plate.

15 . Solar module according to claim 7 , wherein,

the fluid channel extends through a region respectively covered by the solar cells.

16 . Solar module according to claim 1 , wherein,

the structure comprises pipes configured for guiding the heat transfer medium.

17 . Solar module according to claim 16 , wherein,

the pipes are provided in an encapsulation bordering the laminate rear-side.

18 . Solar module according to claim 17 , wherein,

the encapsulation is formed with a foamed white plastic and at least partially forms the first section of the structure.

19 . Solar module according to claim 18 , wherein,

the foamed white plastic of the encapsulation is configured as diffuse reflector on the side thereof facing the laminate rear-side.

20 . Solar module according to claim 17 , wherein,

the encapsulation is configured transparent and the pipes at least partially form the first section of the structure.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 2, 2018
From: SOLARWORLD INNOVATIONS GMBH
To: SOLARWORLD INDUSTRIES GMBH
Reel/Frame 044819/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 30, 2016
From: HAHN, HARALD; NEUHAUS, HOLGER; KUTZER, MARTIN
To: SOLARWORLD INNOVATIONS GMBH
Reel/Frame 040468/0524 →