Patent ID: 6688053
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: H01L,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
A double-pane window that generates electricity from light, comprising:a first and second pane, said panes are parallel to each other, said panes having a perimeter; a plurality of solar cells, said solar cells are mounted perpendicular to and between said first and second panes, each of said solar cells having a surface which receives a first portion of said light; a plurality of dichronic mirrors, said dichronic mirrors mounted between said first and second panes, each of said dichronic mirrors forming an acute angle with the surface of each of said solar cells, said dichronic mirrors reflecting the first portion of said light onto the surface of said solar cells, said dichronic mirrors transmitting a second portion of said light through said dichronic mirrors; and a first and second connectors, said connectors positioned on the perimeter of said double-pane window, each of said solar cells electrically connected to said connectors.