Abstract: Embodiments include a photovoltaic module for generating electricity from solar energy, said photovoltaic module having a base substrate; one or more photovoltaic strips arranged over said base substrate, wherein spaces are formed in between adjacent photovoltaic strips; a plurality of optical vees located in the spaces between said photovoltaic strips, such that one or more cavities are formed between said optical vees; and a polymeric material in a fluid state is introduced over the photovoltaic strips and the optical vees, such that the polymeric material fills the cavities between the optical vees and forms a plurality of molded concentrating elements for concentrating solar energy over the photovoltaic strips. Other embodiments include systems for generating electricity using the photovoltaic module. Yet other embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing the photovoltaic module and systems for generating electricity using the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a photovoltaic module for generating electricity from solar energy, said photovoltaic module comprising a base substrate; one or more photovoltaic strips arranged over said base substrate, wherein spaces are formed in between adjacent photovoltaic strips; a plurality of optical vees placed in the spaces between said photovoltaic strips, such that one or more cavities are formed between said optical vees; and a plurality of pre-molded concentrating elements are placed on the photovoltaic strips, and re-molded over the photovoltaic strips to form re-molded concentrating elements, wherein said concentrating elements take the shape of said cavities. Other embodiments include systems for generating electricity using the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fabricating a photovoltaic module are provided. One or more stiffeners are integrated with a base substrate for stiffening the base substrate. One or more photovoltaic strips are arranged over the base substrate, such that spaces are formed between adjacent photovoltaic strips. The photovoltaic strips are connected through one or more conductors in a predefined manner. A plurality of optical vees are placed in the spaces between the photovoltaic strips for concentrating solar energy over the photovoltaic strips.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fabricating a photovoltaic module are provided. One or more conducting pads are formed over a base of an electronic substrate, such that pad spaces are created between adjacent conducting pads. The electronic substrate includes a plurality of path options, and one or more bond pads. The path options are embedded in the base. The bond pads are formed over the base. One or more photovoltaic strips are arranged over the conducting pads. The bond pads provide an interface to connect photovoltaic strips to at least one of the path options. The photovoltaic strips are connected to the bond pads through one or more connectors in series and/or parallel. A plurality of optical vees is placed in the pad spaces between the conductive pads for concentrating solar energy over the photovoltaic strips.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus for generating electricity from solar energy, said apparatus comprising a base substrate for; a plurality of connectors attached to said base substrate, wherein connecting spaces are formed between adjacent said connectors; one or more photovoltaic strips arranged in said connecting spaces over said base substrate; a plurality of optical vees for concentrating solar energy over said photovoltaic strips, said optical vees being connected to said base substrate through said connectors, said optical vees comprising a reflective layer or surface, such that rays incident on said reflective layer or surface are reflected towards said photovoltaic strips; and a transparent member positioned over said optical vees, wherein said base substrate, said connectors, said photovoltaic strips, said optical vees and said transparent member form said apparatus in an integrated manner. Other embodiments include systems for generating electricity using the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an apparatus for generating electricity from solar energy, said apparatus having a base substrate; one or more photovoltaic strips arranged over said base substrate, wherein spaces are formed in between adjacent photovoltaic strips; a plurality of optical vees for concentrating solar energy over said photovoltaic strips, said optical vees being placed in said spaces between said photovoltaic strips, said optical vees comprising a reflective layer or surface, such that rays incident on said reflective layer or surface are reflected towards said photovoltaic strips; and a transparent member positioned over said optical vees, wherein said base substrate, said photovoltaic strips, said optical vees and said transparent member form said apparatus in an integrated manner. Other embodiments include systems for generating electricity using the photovoltaic module.