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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2010
Robert A. Vandal, Syracuse, IN (US);
Greg Brecht, Grosse Point Farms, MI (US);
Vincent E. Ruggero, Ii, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Robert A. Vandal, Syracuse, IN (US);
Greg Brecht, Grosse Point Farms, MI (US);
Vincent E. Ruggero, II, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Guardian Industries Corp., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
Certain example embodiments relate to techniques for creating improved photovoltaic (PV) modules. In certain example embodiments and first and second glass substrate are provided. A PV array is provided between the first and second glass substrates. The first and second substrates are laminated together with the PV array between the glass substrates. In certain example embodiments the PV module is dimensioned to be similar to an existing roof system (e.g., a sunroof) in a vehicle.