IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
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  • H - Electricity
  • H02S - Generation of electric power by conversion of infrared radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [pv] modules
H02S 10/00 PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
H02S 10/10 PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power including a supplementary source of electric power, e.g. hybrid diesel-PV energy systems
H02S 10/12 Hybrid wind-PV energy systems
H02S 10/20 Systems characterised by their energy storage means
H02S 10/30 Thermophotovoltaic systems
H02S 10/40 Mobile PV generator systems
H02S 20/00 Supporting structures for PV modules
H02S 20/10 Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
H02S 20/20 Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
H02S 20/21 Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for motorways, e.g. integrated with sound barriers
H02S 20/22 Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
H02S 20/23 Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
H02S 20/24 Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
H02S 20/25 Roof tile elements
H02S 20/26 Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H02S 20/30 Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
H02S 20/32 Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
H02S 30/00 Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
H02S 30/10 Frame structures
H02S 30/20 Collapsible or foldable PV modules
H02S 40/00 Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups
H02S 40/10 Cleaning arrangements
H02S 40/12 Means for removing snow
H02S 40/20 Optical components
H02S 40/22 Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
H02S 40/30 Electrical components
H02S 40/32 Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
H02S 40/34 Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H02S 40/36 Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
H02S 40/38 Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
H02S 40/40 Thermal components
H02S 40/42 Cooling means
H02S 40/44 Means to utilise heat energy, e.g. hybrid systems producing warm water and electricity at the same time
H02S 50/00 Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification
H02S 50/10 Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells
H02S 50/15 Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells using optical means, e.g. using electroluminescence
H02S 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass