Abstract: In a solar generator having several solar cells, which are mounted on a substrate so as to be spaced apart from each other, and are at least covered by protective layers on the side facing away from the substrate, conductive layers being deposited on the protective layers, and at least one gap being present between each solar cell and the solar cells adjacent to it, and at least a part of the longitudinal extension of at least one of the gaps per solar cell being filled up with a conductive adhesive between the adjacent solar cells, from the substrate to the conductive layers.

Abstract: A method of adhesively joining two elements by an adhesive layer without gas inclusion in the adhesive layer, wherein an adhesive layer is applied over an area of a surface of a first of the two elements and channels are provided in the adhesive layer for passage of gases therein. An opening around the area of the adhesive layer is in communication with the channels to form a gas escape system so that when the elements are joined together the gases can escape from the adhesive layer via the channels and the opening.