Solar module arrays and diode cable

US9018518B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9018518-B2
Application numberUS-201113519576-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 27, 2011
Priority dateJan 29, 2010
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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Solar module arrays are described, including a solar module for photovoltaic energy generation, a connection housing connected to the solar module for connecting the solar module to an electric load, and a free-wheeling diode connected antiparallel to the solar module. A diode cable is also described.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A solar module array, comprising: a solar module for photovoltaic energy generation, a first connection housing connected to the solar module for connecting the solar module to an electric load, a second connection housing connected to the solar module for connecting the solar module to an electric load, a freewheeling diode connected antiparallel to the solar module, wherein the freewheeling diode is contained in a diode cable electrically conn…

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What does patent US9018518B2 cover?
Solar module arrays are described, including a solar module for photovoltaic energy generation, a connection housing connected to the solar module for connecting the solar module to an electric load, and a free-wheeling diode connected antiparallel to the solar module. A diode cable is also described.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Philipp Jan Boris, Saint Gobain
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H10F19/90. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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