ADVANCED DESIGN OF METALLIC GRID IN PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES

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14985223

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One embodiment of the present invention provides a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell includes a multi-layer semiconductor structure with at least one tapered corner and an electrode that includes a metallic grid having a plurality of finger lines and a single busbar with multiple segments coupled to the finger lines. The single busbar is configured to collect current from the finger lines. The busbar may have a center portion and side portion(s). The side portion(s) may be connected to the center portion forming a non-180-degree angle with the center portion. The finger lines may also be connected to the side portion(s).

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SOLARCITY CORPORATION3055 CLEARVIEW WAY SAN MATEO CA 94402

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Heng, Jiunn Benjamin Los Altos Hills, US 58 1044
Reddy, Anand J Castro Valley, US 5 129

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