System and method for eliminating short circuit current paths in photovoltaic devices
CA 1209233 A · Owner: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. · Inventors: Izu, Masatsugu; Cannella, Vincent D.
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A system and method for detecting and eliminating a short circuit current path through photovoltaic device of the type including least one semiconductor region (82) overlying a substrate and a layer of conductive light transmissive material overlying the at least one semiconductor region is disclosed. The short circuit current path extends through the at least one semiconductor region from the substrate to the layer of conductive light transmissive material and is eliminated by increasing substantially the resistivity of the short circuit current path by removing the transparent conductive material from electrical contact or connection with the short circuit current path. The short circuit …
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- Granted August 5, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 5, 2003.
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