Disclosed are a solar cell and a solar cell module comprising same, the solar cell comprising: a solar cell structure having one or more hollows passing therethrough in the height direction, and a plurality of light-concentrating parts disposed in each of the one or more hollows.

The present invention relates to a multilayer element (LE) and to a multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), the use of the multilayer element (LE) and the multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2) for producing an article, an article comprising multilayer element (LE) or multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), a layer element of at least two layers, the use of the polymer composition of the invention to produce a multilayer element (LE) or a multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), as well as to a process for producing the multilayer element (LE) and an article thereof, as well as to a process for producing the multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2) and an article thereof.

The present invention relates to a multilayer element (LE) and to a multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), the use of the multilayer element (LE) and the multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2) for producing an article, an article comprising multilayer element (LE) or multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), a layer element of at least two layers, the use of the polymer composition of the invention to produce a multilayer element (LE) or a multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2), as well as to a process for producing the multilayer element (LE) and an article thereof, as well as to a process for producing the multilayer laminated glass layer element (GLE2) and an article thereof.

A ventilated multilayer dynamic digital filter for photovoltaic panels includes a LED front panel, an intermediate panel having a photovoltaic surface, and a rear panel, the panels indirectly overlapping each other so that interspaces are created between the panels which are configured to allow the heat to circulate within the digital filter. Described herein is also the use of the digital filter for exterior cladding of facades and/or roofs of buildings, with the possibility of changing the patterns/textures of the cladding and improving the energy efficiency of a building.

A ventilated multilayer dynamic digital filter for photovoltaic panels includes a LED front panel, an intermediate panel having a photovoltaic surface, and a rear panel, the panels indirectly overlapping each other so that interspaces are created between the panels which are configured to allow the heat to circulate within the digital filter. Described herein is also the use of the digital filter for exterior cladding of facades and/or roofs of buildings, with the possibility of changing the patterns/textures of the cladding and improving the energy efficiency of a building.

Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane. Also disclosed are other smart window functions.

Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane. Also disclosed are other smart window functions.

Disclosed is a BIPV module, comprising a stack of a front light-transmitting plate, a power generation layer set, a bus wiring layer and a rear light-transmitting plate, wherein one of the rear light-transmitting plate and the front light-transmitting plate is provided with a pattern layer coated with color glaze at a side thereof close to the other one of the front light-transmitting plate and the rear light-transmitting plate, the bus wiring layer is attached onto the power generation layer set to form a pin, and the power generation layer set and the bus wiring layer are encapsulated between the front and rear light-transmitting plates by an encapsulation adhesive.

The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.

The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.