Hyundai Motor Company

Kia Motors Corporation

Kookmin University

University-industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University

Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology

Hanbat National University Industry-academic Cooperation Foundation

Solarceramic Co., Ltd.

Sang Hak Kim

Mi Yeon Song

Won Jung Kim

Yong Jun Jang

Eun Yeong Lee

Ki Chun Lee

In Woo Song

Sol Kim

Ji Yong Lee

Moon Jung Eo

Yong-Gu Kim

Yong Kim

Sung Geun Park

Hae Yoon Jung

Hyun Jung Lee

Chul Kyu Song

In Sun Song

Hyun Woo Bark

Young Hoe Kim

Eun Young Lee

Young Chan Kim

Hoo Sang Park

Sang Hyuk Im

Yong Sung Lee

Yong Man Jang

Hyungjun Kim

Doh Hyung Riu

Ki Ha Hong

Kwang Youn Cho

Chang Yeol Kim

Jiwon Jeon

Taedaehyeong Eom

Hye Ji Han

Seung Hun Huh

A method of diagnosing malfunctioning of a bypass diode in a solar photovoltaic battery system is provided. The method may include: collecting solar photovoltaic battery operation information indicating a solar photovoltaic battery operation state, from a signal of a solar photovoltaic battery detection unit, while maximum power point tracking control is performed with the solar photovoltaic battery system in operation; and determining whether or not the bypass diodes based on the collected solar photovoltaic battery operation information.

Method of diagnosing malfunctioning of bypass diode in solar photovoltaic battery

An integrated flexible thermoelectric device includes p-type carbon nanoparticle regions and n-type carbon nanoparticle regions which are alternately and continuously connected to each other. In particular, the p-type carbon nanoparticle regions and the n-type carbon nanoparticle regions are formed on the one carbon nanoparticle paper.

Integrated flexible thermoelectric device and method of manufacturing the same

A photovoltaic (PV) panel mounting system for a vehicle includes: a PV panel movably mounted on a vehicle panel; a first electrode electrically connected to the PV panel; a second electrode attached to the vehicle panel and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a damping mechanism elastically supporting the PV panel with respect to the vehicle panel. The damping mechanism allows the PV panel to move between a first position and a second position. The first position refers to a position in which an outer surface of the PV panel is flush with an outer surface of the vehicle panel and the second position refers to a position in which the outer surface of the PV panel is recessed from the outer surface of the vehicle panel.

Photovoltaic panel mounting system for a vehicle

A solar cell module for a vehicle panel includes a solar cell that generates electric power using sunlight. The solar cell module further includes a connector that is electrically connected to the solar cell and that electrically connects a panel-side electrode formed on an inner surface of the vehicle panel and the solar cell. The connector extends from the solar cell in a coupling direction in which the solar cell is combined with the vehicle panel. The connector is connected to the panel-side electrode to electrically connect the panel-side electrode and the solar cell when the solar cell is mounted in a predetermined position of the vehicle panel.

Solar cell module for a vehicle panel and a vehicle panel assembly including a solar cell module

Various aspects of the present invention are directed to providing a perovskite solar cell, and has a technical feature in that excellent stability and high efficiency are simultaneously secured by using a solid solution having a specific composition as a light absorber.

Perovskite solar cell having excellent stability and high efficiency

A solar-power-generation-type sliding window assembly for maintaining an electrical connection between a solar cellmounted to a sliding window and a battery charged by the power generated by the solar cell during normal operation regardless of the position of the sliding window is provided. The solar-power-generation-type sliding window assembly includes a sliding window that has a solar cell and configured to be opened or closed via sliding thereof. A window frame is fixed to an opening in a wall and supports the sliding window. A plurality of rollers are rotatably disposed in the sliding window and supports the movement of the sliding window inside the window frame. Additionally, a connection terminal is disposed on a selected roller among the rollers and electrically interconnects an output terminal of the solar cell disposed on the sliding window and a frame terminal disposed on the window frame.

Solar-power-generation-type sliding window assembly

A solar cell in a stack structure having no step may include a solar cell, and an electrode formed on one surface of the solar cell, in which the solar cell is/are stacked on a center portion of a substrate with the electrode interposed therebetween, and the electrode is/are in contact with an electrode line coated on an edge portion of the substrate.

Solar cell in stack structure having no step

A solar cell system may include a first power converting device connected to an output of a first solar cell; a second power converting device which an input connected to an output of a second solar cell connected to the first solar cell in parallel and an output connected to a circuit between the output of the first solar cell and the input of the first power converting device; a bypass circuit at the output of the second solar cell and connected to the circuit between the output of the first solar cell and the input of the first power converting device; a first circuit opening/closing device disposed in a circuit between the second solar cell and the first power converting device; a second circuit opening/closing device in the bypass circuit; and a path control device controlling opening or closing of the first and second circuit opening/closing devices, and a control method thereof.

Solar cell system and control method thereof

A flexible thermoelectric element and a method for manufacturing the same is provided. The thermoelectric element is disposed between a high temperature portion and a low temperature portion and includes a plurality of p-type materials and n-type materials formed at a predetermined interval and is folded at sections of the p-type materials and sections of the n-type materials to form folding components. An insulating filler is coated between the p-type materials and the n-type materials that are folded. A module is formed by folding the flexible thermoelectric element, and separate cutting and alignment of the thermoelectric element are omitted at portions that contact with the high and low temperature portions.

Flexible thermoelectric element and method for manufacturing the same

A method for preparing a perovskite solar cell by a non-deposition method is provided. Particularly, the method includes preparing a first substrate by forming a hole transport layer on a light absorbing layer in a semi-dried state and pressurizing and drying a second substrate including an opposing electrode to the first substrate.

Method for preparing a bonded type perovskite solar cell

The present disclosure provides a vacuum ring for removing bubbles of a laminated assembly and a method for bonding the laminated assembly using the same. The vacuum ring includes an indented portion receiving a laminated assembly to be sealed, and an inner space of the indented portion is in communication with a vacuum source to remove the bubbles. The vacuum ring also includes projection members that are projected inside on the bottom of the indented portion at positions where the projection members are spaced upward from a lower end of the indented portion to receive the laminated assembly, and the projections members are spaced downward from the upper end of the indented portion. Further, the laminated assembly is produced by using the vacuum ring to achieve effective exhaustion by using an aperture formed between side ends of the projection members and the bonding cover.

Vacuum ring for producing laminated assembly and method for producing laminated assembly using the same

A system for using a solar cell includes a solar cell module configured to convert sunlight into electric energy, an engine operating circuit configured to convert mechanical energy generated by an engine operation of a vehicle into electric energy and provide the electric energy, a solar cell circuit configured to provide the electric energy generated through the solar cell module, a battery configured to be charged by electric energy provided by the solar cell circuit or the engine operating circuit, a load, and a controller of a vehicle. The controller is configured to control a connection of the circuits to the battery or to the load depending on a measured state of charge of the battery, driving of the vehicle, and acceleration of the vehicle. A method for using a solar cell is also disclosed.

System and method for using solar cell

Disclosed is a dye-sensitized solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same. More specifically a counter electrode has connection parts formed within the side surfaces of the transparent conductive substrates. Edges of the working electrode and the counter electrode are bonded with each other by a sealant along the outer peripheral except for at one or more portions of the edges to form an electrolyte injection port. An electrolyte is then injected through the electrolyte injection hole into a space between the working electrode and the counter electrode. The electrolyte injection hole is then sealed by a sealant.

Dye-sensitized solar cell module and method of manufacturing the same

An electric interconnection system in a vehicle includes a fixed part of the vehicle and a movable part of the vehicle. The movable part has a solar cell module mounted thereon and includes at least one component that maintains contact with the fixed part when the moving part moves. One or more first electric wires extend from the solar cell module of the movable part. Each of the one or more first electric wires has an end that is fixed to one of the at least one component of the movable part. One or more second electric wires are installed on the fixed part. The one or more second electric wires maintain contact with the ends of the first electric wires when the movable part moves.

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Gyeonggo-do, South Korea

Sang Hak Kim