Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic cell having an improved current collection system. A photovoltaic cell includes a back contact substrate, a layer of photovoltaic material deposited over the back contact substrate, a front contact layer deposited over the photovoltaic material, and a current collection system. The current collection system includes a conductive wire having a loop portion. The conductive wire is attached to the front contact layer and at least one busbar. The at least one busbar is attached to end portions of the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module is provided. The photovoltaic module comprises a first solar cell in an electrical series connection with a second solar cell. The first and second solar cells each have an first edge portion, a center portion, and a second edge portion. The photovoltaic module also comprises a flexible diode assembly having an anode side, a first diode, and a cathode side. The flexible diode assembly is in an electrical parallel connection with the first solar cell and positioned so that the cathode side, the diode, and a portion of the anode side are within an edge portion of the first solar cell. The portion of the anode side that is outside of the edge portion of the first solar cell is disposed for electrical connection with the second solar cell. A method of making a flexible photovoltaic module using a flexible diode assembly is also provided.