CPC Definition - Subclass H02S
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GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRA-RED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, E.G. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES (obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H 1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H01L 31/00; thermoelectric devices H01L 35/00; pyroelectric devices H01L 37/00; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H01L 51/42) Definition statement This place covers:
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PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power Definition statement This place covers:
including a supplementary source of electric power, e.g. hybrid diesel-PV energy systems (combinations with gas-turbine plants F02C 6/00) Definition statement This place covers: PV power plants combined with a supplementary source of electric energy, e.g. combined with a diesel generator or a hydroelectric power plant References Limiting references This place does not cover:
Hybrid wind-PV energy systems Definition statement This place covers: Electric power generators, where wind turbines are combined with PV modules, e.g.:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Systems characterised by their energy storage means (H02S 40/38 takes precedence) Definition statement This place covers: PV power plants including rechargeable batteries for energy storage. References Limiting references This place does not cover:
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Thermophotovoltaic systems (photovoltaic cells specially adapted for conversion or sensing of infra-red [IR] radiation H01L 31/00; thermoelectric devices H01L 35/00) Definition statement This place covers: Systems formed by an infrared radiation emitting source and by a (an array of) low band-gap solar cell(s) which are specifically sensitive to the infrared spectrum emitted by the source. Generally two types of system are the most common one: one in which a special emitter (of refractory materials) is heated (e.g. by a gas flame) and emits a specially adapted infrared spectrum, the other in which the solar light is concentrated in a cavity and converted by the solar cells situated in the cavity. This subgroup is used to classify documents covering aspects of the systems, including the specific radiators.  Relationships with other classification places Documents featuring photovoltaic cells optimized for IR radiation spectrum are classified and found in the solar cell groups covering the cell structure or the cell materials (H01L 31/06 and subgroups). Cells for TPV described independently from the TPV system are classified in the groups according to materials, structure, etc (H01L 31/068) since they merely refer to solar cells specifically sensitive to IR (IR forming also a part of the solar spectrum) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
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Synonyms and Keywords In patent documents, the following abbreviations are often used:
Mobile PV generator systems Definition statement This place covers: PV generator systems being movable or displaceable Example:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Supporting structures for PV modules Definition statement This place covers: Mechanical structures for supporting one or a plurality of PV modules. Example:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Special rules of classification Supporting structures also intended for use with solar heat collectors should also be classified in groups F24S 50/20 or F24S 25/00 Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground (H02S 20/30 takes precedence) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object (H02S 20/30 takes precedence) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
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specially adapted for motorways, e.g. integrated with sound barriers Definition statement This place covers: PV modules specially adapted for being used and mounted on sound barriers for road or railways, e.g. using the available surfaces of said barriers to produce electrical power. References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Special rules of classification Aspects of such PV modules specifically relating to PV applications should be classified in this subgroup, architectural aspects of the barrier walls are covered elsewhere (E01F 8/00). specially adapted for buildings Definition statement This place covers: Supporting structure specially adapted for integrating PV modules in buildings, e.g. PV modules mounted on the façade:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
specially adapted for roof structures Definition statement This place covers:
Roof tile elements Definition statement This place covers: Photovoltaic devices integrated to or associated with one roof tile. Example:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements (H02S 20/25 takes precedence) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
specially adapted for solar tracking Definition statement This place covers: Example:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion (semiconductor device aspects of modules of electrolytic light sensitive devices H01G 9/20, of inorganic PV modules H01L 31/00, of organic PV modules H01L 51/42) Definition statement This place covers:
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Frame structures Definition statement This place covers: Frames or parts of frames specially adapted for PV modules References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Collapsible or foldable PV modules Definition statement This place covers: PV modules specially adapted for being collapsible or foldable, e.g. for jalousies, umbrellas, handbags. Example:  References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Special rules of classification If the collapsible/foldable property is due to a special frame, then the subject matter is additionally classified in H02S 30/10. Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups H02S 10/00 - H02S 30/00 Definition statement This place covers:
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Optical components References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means (directly associated with the PV cell or integrated with the PV cell H01L 31/054) Definition statement This place covers: Example: Photovoltaic assembly with concentration (1) and spectral splitting (6, 7) of collected light beam:  References Limiting references This place does not cover:
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Electrical components References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules Definition statement This place covers:
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comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes Definition statement This place covers:
References Informative references characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection Definition statement This place covers: Electrical interconnection between two or more PV modules. Example:
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Glossary of terms In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated: "Interconnection" in this case means electrical connection, not mechanical. Thermal components (H02S 10/30 takes precedence) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
Cooling means (cooling means directly associated or integrated with the PV cell H01L 31/052) References Limiting references This place does not cover:
Means to utilise heat energy, e.g. hybrid systems producing warm water and electricity at the same time (directly associated with the PV cell or integrated with the PV cell H01L 31/0525) Definition statement This place covers:
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Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells (testing of semiconductor devices during manufacturing {H01L 22/00}) Definition statement This place covers:
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using optical means, e.g. using electroluminescence Definition statement This place covers:
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