Patent ID: 8927850
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: H01L,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A photovoltaic module comprising: a frame with a rear surface member; a light-transmitting substrate; a photovoltaic sub-module comprises two or more solar cell string units, each of the two or more string units including a plurality of solar cells connected to each other by a plurality of tab connectors; a plurality of first and second interconnectors connecting the two or more string units; two third interconnectors with lead out wires for connecting the photovoltaic module to a terminal box; and a sealant sealing the photovoltaic sub-module within the frame between the rear surface member and the light transmitting substrate; wherein, each of the two or more string units has a positive electrode at one end and a negative electrode at the other end and is arranged within the photovoltaic sub- module so that a positive electrode end of one string unit is adjacent to a negative electrode end of an adjacent string unit; and wherein, wherein, the first, second and third interconnectors are positioned between the rear of the photovoltaic sub-module and the rear surface member of the frame.