Interconnection of solar cells in a solar cell module

Details Interconnection of solar cells in a solar cell module Interconnection of solar cells in a solar cell module

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Nguyen, Nam X (Department: 1795)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

C136S256000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07390961

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a solar cell module comprises a plurality of solar cells interconnected as a solar cell array. An interconnect assembly electrically connects the backsides of two adjacent solar cells. The interconnect assembly may have an interconnect that electrically connects a contact point on a backside of a solar cell to a contact point on a backside of another solar cell. The interconnect assembly may further include an interconnect shield placed between the solar cells and the interconnect.

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