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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 1982
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1980
Richard B Stephens, Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Exxon Research & Engineering Co., Florham Park, NJ (US);
Abstract
A solar cell module is provided in which a plurality of solar cells are linearly arrayed on a support structure, preferably in a close packed configuration. Adjacent the linearly arrayed cells is a lengthwise land area having facets with light reflective surfaces, the grooves defined by the facets running the length of the linearly arrayed cells. A light transparent optical medium couples the facets and the solar cells. Importantly the facet surfaces are angularly disposed at a predetermined angle such that solar radiation incident on the facet surface will be reflected upwardly into the optical medium where it will be internally reflected downwardly onto a solar cell thereby enhancing the output of the module.