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Rear-Emitter Solar Cell Structure Having A Heterojunction, And Method And Device For Producing Same - EP3997741

The patent EP3997741 was granted to Meyer Burger Germany on Mar 29, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jul 31, 2020 under application number EP20760910A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3997741

MEYER BURGER GERMANY
Application Number
EP20760910A
Filing Date
Jul 31, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 24, 2023
Grant Date
Mar 29, 2023
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