Shingled solar module with ribbon interconnect
US12328954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells arranged in an overlapping shingled manner and methods for assembling solar cells in a shingled manner. Solar cells in the module are electrically connected in series by front side ribbons and separate rear side ribbons. The front-side ribbons have a smaller cross-sectional width while the rear-side ribbons are thinner and wider.
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