MODULE CONNECTOR FOR FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAlC MODULE

    公开(公告)号:US20200014329A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-09

    申请号:US16573639

    申请日:2019-09-17

    摘要: Disclosed are module connectors for flexible photovoltaic modules. A module connector may include a clamp and an insert configured to be inserted into the clamp. The insert may have an insert body, an electrical lead and an electrical connector. The clamp may have a body portion with a recess configured to receive the insert body, a first clamping portion configured to clamp a second portion of the electrical connector to connect it to the body portion, and a second clamping portion with a first clamping surface configured to contact a first sheet of the module and a second clamping surface configured to contact a second sheet of the module. The second clamping portion may be configured to connect the clamp to the module such that the clamp overlaps and extends around a part of the first sheet, a part of the module's exterior edge surface, and a part of the second sheet.

    INTERCONNECTIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CELLS IN TANDEM MODULES

    公开(公告)号:US20210074871A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US16567454

    申请日:2019-09-11

    摘要: Described herein are interconnections for photovoltaic cells and/or photovoltaic modules. In some implementations, one or more first photovoltaic cells generate a first electric current in response to exposure to an illumination source. One or more second cells, which may be located in tandem with the one or more first photovoltaic cells, generate a second electric current in response to exposure to the illumination source. The one or more second cells may be coupled to an output terminal utilizing a conductive film comprising a plurality of conductive vias which function to conduct current from the one or more second cells to the output terminal. In particular embodiments, photovoltaic cells of first and second types may be independently tested and verified prior to being combined to form a tandemly-arranged photovoltaic module.