Abstract: Method for applying a metallization in accordance with a pattern of a system of mutually connected electrical conductors for transporting electrical charge carriers on at least one of the outer surfaces of a photovoltaic element, wherein the conductors display a determined series resistance and cover a part of the at least one surface in accordance a determined degree of covering, which method comprises the steps of (i) providing said photovoltaic element, at least one of the outer surfaces of which is adapted for applying of a metallization thereto, and (ii) applying a metallization in accordance with a determined pattern on the relevant surface, wherein the metallization, is applied in the second step (ii) in accordance with an optimized pattern, the geometry of which is defined such that the electrical power of this element is maximal as a function of this geometry, and photovoltaic element provided with a metallization applied according to this method.