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Solar cell module, solar cell array having the module, power generation apparatus using the array, and inspection method and construction method of the apparatus

US6093884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1998
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S136/293
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

For facilitating work and improving durability of a grounding conductor without a need for preparation of a separate grounding conductor for grounding a solar cell array, a solar cell array is provided comprising a plurality of solar cell modules each comprising a solar cell element and an electroconductive outer portion, the plurality of solar cell modules being electrically connected by an electric wire, wherein the electric wire has a plurality of cores, at least one of the cores being connected to an electric connection portion for leading a power of the solar cell elements out and at least one of the cores being connected to a grounding portion.

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