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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2023
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Kawasaki, JP;
Katsuya Yamashita, Kawasaki Kanagawa, JP;
Yutaka Saita, Yokohama Kanagawa, JP;
Tomohiro Tobari, Yokohama Kanagawa, JP;
Miyuki Shiokawa, Kawasaki Kanagawa, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A solar cell according to an embodiment includes at least one first solar cell panel, a flexible substrate, a bypass diode, and a package. The at least one first solar cell panel is disposed with a light receiving surface thereof oriented in a predetermined direction. The flexible substrate is disposed in the vicinity of the at least one first solar cell panel when viewed in the predetermined direction. The flexible substrate forms a bypass line for the at least one first solar cell panel. The bypass diode is mounted on the flexible substrate and is connected to the at least one first solar cell panel in parallel. The package houses the at least one first solar cell panel, the flexible substrate, and the bypass diode. The at least one first solar cell panel is disposed between both ends of the flexible substrate and the bypass diode in the predetermined direction.