Abstract: A photovoltaic module, particularly a thin-film photovoltaic module, includes at least one carrier panel preferably implemented as a glass panel, one or more coatings applied to the carrier panel for generating electrical current, at least one or more electrically conductive contacts, at least one cover coating for covering at least one partial region of the carrier panel with the coatings generating electricity, the electrically conductive contacts and optionally a glass cover panel. The cover coating is particularly implemented as a melted coating, at least one bulk granular granulate being used for the production thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming at least one electrically conducting contact area on a thin-film solar module. The method steps include providing a plurality of thin-film solar cells including cell material layers; applying the thin-film solar cells to a support material; and forming the at least one electrically conducting contact area on the thin-film solar module by using a cold gas spraying process. A thin-film solar module includes a support material, a plurality of cell material layers applied to the support material, and at least one electrically conducting contact area formed on the thin-film solar module by a cold gas spraying process.