Flexible Photovoltaic Module
Flexible Photovoltaic Module
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- Description (Brief)
- Solar cells come in many shapes and sizes, and are manufactured with a variety of materials. This flexible cell is made with the element silicon and was made by SunPower Corp. in 1993. The dark areas convert sunlight into electricity. The plastic lamination is textured to reduce light reflection from the surface of the cell.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- photovoltaic device
- solar cell
- date made
- 1993
- Measurements
- overall: 7 cm x 10.9 cm x.1 cm; 2 3/4 in x 4 5/16 in x 1/16 in
- ID Number
- 2004.0115.08
- accession number
- 2004.0115
- catalog number
- 2004.0115.08
- Credit Line
- from EPRI, thru Kurt E. Yeager
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- Work and Industry: Electricity
- Energy & Power
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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