Panasonic
Solar Cells Handbook, Page 10
August 1998
3. SUNCERAM II CELL FOR OUTDOOR USE
3.1. General Information
The Sunceram II cells for outdoor use thin-film
compound semiconductors, and they serve as an ideal
power supply for the kind of consumer products and
equipment which are used under sunlight. The use of a
production method involving printing makes it easy to
expand the surface area of the cells and also enables the
cells to be wired very densely for high-voltage loads.
The cells can be combined with different kinds of
storage batteries without the need for special charge
control circuitry.
3.2.
Features
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The specifications of these cells which are capable
of utilizing sunlight irradiation make them ideal for
outdoor use.
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The cells have a special construction to enable
higher currents to be transferred to outside
applications than those generated by cells for indoor
applications.
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A variety of sizes and outputs can be supported by
the production method applying screen-printing.
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It is possible to set an output voltage to suit the
application at hand because the solar cells are
formed on the glass substrates and also because any
number of series connection can be made.
3.3.
Applications
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Back-up power for automotive batteries
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Power supplies for radios and other consumer
products
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For teaching aids and toys
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For bicycle headlights
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Power supplies for products installed in vehicles,
etc.
