JinkoSolar has been granted a patent for a photovoltaic cell design with specific pyramid structures on metal and non-metal pattern regions. The cell includes tunneling layers and doped conductive layers for enhanced efficiency. The unique design aims to improve solar energy conversion. GlobalData’s report on JinkoSolar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on JinkoSolar, Artificial photosynthesis was a key innovation area identified from patents. JinkoSolar's grant share as of February 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Photovoltaic cell with metal and non-metal pattern regions

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11923468B1) discloses a novel photovoltaic cell design aimed at improving solar energy conversion efficiency. The photovoltaic cell comprises a substrate with metal and non-metal pattern regions, each housing specific pyramid structures with varying dimensions. The metal pattern regions feature first and second pyramid structures, while the non-metal pattern regions contain third and fourth pyramid structures. The cell also includes tunneling layers, doped conductive layers, and specific activation rates for doping elements to enhance performance. Additionally, the cell design incorporates specific proportions and dimensions for the pyramid structures to optimize light absorption and electron transport within the cell.

Furthermore, the patent also covers a photovoltaic module composed of multiple interconnected photovoltaic cells, each following the unique design specifications outlined in the patent. The module includes encapsulation layers and cover plates to protect the cell strings. The innovative design of the photovoltaic cells within the module aims to maximize solar energy conversion by strategically positioning pyramid structures, tunneling layers, and doped conductive layers. By focusing on enhancing light absorption and electron transport efficiency, the patented photovoltaic cell and module offer potential advancements in solar energy technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable energy production.

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