Werner Dumanski

Title: Werner Dumanski and High-Throughput Solar Cell Assembly

Introduction

Werner Dumanski is an inventor associated with San Jose, California. His listed patent work concerns methods and devices for assembling high-efficiency solar cells, with an emphasis on connecting cells in series while avoiding unwanted parallel connections. The supplied information lists 1 patent and identifies Aeris Capital Sustainable IP Ltd. as his company.

Latest Patents

Dumanski’s listed patent is “High-throughput assembly of series interconnected solar cells.” It describes an assembly of solar cells that may include transparent conductors, photovoltaic layers, bottom electrodes, emitter wrap-through vias, and series-interconnect vias containing conductive material.

The invention also describes a patterned backside support with conductive and nonconductive areas. This support electrically connects cells in series and helps prevent parallel connections between them. Insulating layers within the vias can separate conductive material from the side walls of the bottom electrodes.

Career Highlights

The available information highlights Dumanski’s work on solar-cell assembly and electrical interconnection. The patent’s approach combines via-based connections with a patterned support to facilitate high-throughput assembly.

Collaborations

James R. Sheats is listed as Dumanski’s coworker. The supplied information does not specify their roles or describe a particular joint project.

Conclusion

Werner Dumanski’s listed patent focuses on a structured method for assembling and interconnecting solar cells, addressing both series connections and the prevention of parallel connections.