Abstract: Photovoltaic devices, and methods of making the same, are described. A photovoltaic device comprises a plurality of electrically connected photovoltaic cells, wherein the photovoltaic cells comprise a conducting layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface facing an absorber layer; an insulating material disposed on the second surface over at least one of the photovoltaic cells; a conductive member on the insulating material, wherein the insulating material is configured to electrically insulate the conductive member from the second surface; a bus member electrically coupled to the one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells and to the conductive member; and an edge seal comprising a sealant material extending over at least a portion of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells; wherein the bus member is disposed between the edge seal and the plurality of photovoltaic cells.