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Design and Production of Animated Image Photovoltaic Modules

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  • Yu-Chih Ou

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Chunghua 51591, Taiwan)

  • Hsin-Yu Wu

    (Graduate Institute of Optoelectronic Engineering and Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan)

  • Chia-Hsun Hsu

    (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Chunghua 51591, Taiwan)

  • Yeu-Long Jiang

    (Graduate Institute of Optoelectronic Engineering and Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan)

  • Shui-Yang Lien

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Chunghua 51591, Taiwan
    Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Chunghua 51591, Taiwan)

Abstract

This paper develops fifth-generation-sized silicon thin-film tandem photovoltaic (PV) modules with animated images. Front PV cell stripes are created using a laser scribing technique, and specially edited and shifted images are printed onto the back glass. After encapsulating the front PV module with the back glass, the animated image effect can then be clearly seen from various positions. The PV module that can display three images has a stabilized power output of 87 W. The remarkable features of this module such as its animated image display, semitransparency, and acceptable power loss give it great potential for use in building-integrated photovoltaics. This paper could help improve the aesthetic appearance of PV modules, which may increase users’ or architects’ willingness to install PV modules on buildings.

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  • Yu-Chih Ou & Hsin-Yu Wu & Chia-Hsun Hsu & Yeu-Long Jiang & Shui-Yang Lien, 2017. "Design and Production of Animated Image Photovoltaic Modules," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-6, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:10:y:2017:i:11:p:1712-:d:116465
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