Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.

Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a connector that includes a diode. The diode has an anode and a cathode. The connector further includes a first electrical connection which connects to the anode, a second electrical connection which also connects to the anode, and a third electrical connection which connects to the cathode. Another embodiment relates to a photovoltaic laminate which includes a string of photovoltaic cells and three electrical conductors extending out of two discrete penetrations of the laminate. A first electrical conductor is connected to a first end of the string, a second electrical conductor is connected to a second end of the string, and a third electrical conductor is also connected to the second end of the string. The first and third electrical conductors extend out of the first discrete penetration, while the second electrical conductor extends out of the second discrete penetration. Other features and embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) module assembly with integrated junctions manufactured in a factory. The assembly includes a plurality of PV laminates and a frame surrounding and supporting each of the PV laminates in the module. A plurality of environmentally-protected electrical junctions interconnect the photovoltaic laminates. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which pin terminals of PV laminates are inserted into corresponding sockets of junction boxes that are integrated into a frame of the assembly. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which non-insulated conductors are extended from PV laminates, electrical junctions are formed between the conductors, and material is applied to encapsulate the junctions. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.