GRAPHIC LAYERS AND RELATED METHODS FOR INCORPORATION OF GRAPHIC LAYERS INTO SOLAR MODULES

摘要

The present invention generally relates to graphic layers comprising visible images and/or patterns and related methods for incorporation of graphic layers into solar modules. In some embodiments, a photovoltaic module comprises the graphic layer (e.g., to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the photovoltaic module). In certain embodiments, the graphic layer comprises a plurality of isolated regions (e.g., substantially opaque isolated regions) and a contiguous region (e.g., a substantially transparent contiguous region). The isolated regions may comprise, in some cases, a base layer and an image layer. The plurality of isolated regions may form a recognizable image or pattern.

主权项

1. A graphic layer for forming an image and/or a pattern visible on a light-incident surface of a photovoltaic layer of a photovoltaic module, comprising:
a plurality of substantially opaque isolated regions; and at least one substantially transparent contiguous region surrounding the substantially opaque isolated regions, wherein at least a portion of the substantially opaque isolated regions form an image and/or a pattern having a resolution in the range of about 5 opaque regions per inch (RPI) to about 300 opaque RPI, wherein the graphic layer has a transparency level in the range of about 50% to about 95%.