Abstract: A solar cell module comprises: a solar cell panel; a terminal box mounted to the back surface of the solar cell panel, which is one surface thereof; a frame mounted to the edges of the solar cell panel; and a metallic first cover composed of a base section for covering the back surface of the terminal box, which is one surface thereof, and of an affixation section affixed to a frame which composes the frame.

Abstract: A method is provided which is suitable for manufacturing a solar module. When a defective solar cell (20a) is discovered in a solar cell string (25), a disconnecting step is performed to disconnect the wiring members (30a, 30b) bonded to the defective solar cell (20a) and to the solar cells (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a), and to remove the defective solar cell (20a) from the solar cell string (25). A reconnecting step is then performed to electrically connect the solar cells (20b, 20c) that were adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) to a new solar cell (20d) by using new wiring members (34a, 34b), bonding each new wiring member (34a, 34b) using a resin adhesive to a region closer to the end than the region in which the disconnected end (30a1, 30b1) of the wiring member of the solar cell (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) had been bonded in order to create a new solar cell string (25a).

Abstract: A method is provided which is suitable for manufacturing a solar module. When a defective solar cell (20a) is discovered in a solar cell string (25), a disconnecting step is performed to disconnect the wiring members (30a, 30b) bonded to the defective solar cell (20a) and to the solar cells (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a), and to remove the defective solar cell (20a) from the solar cell string (25). A reconnecting step is then performed to electrically connect the solar cells (20b, 20c) that were adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) to a new solar cell (20d) by using new wiring members (34a, 34b), bonding each new wiring member (34a, 34b) using a resin adhesive to a region closer to the end than the region in which the disconnected end (30a1, 30b1) of the wiring member of the solar cell (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) had been bonded in order to create a new solar cell string (25a).

Abstract: A solar cell module includes multiple rectangular solar cells each with chamfered corner portions, wiring members each electrically connecting adjacent ones of the solar cells to each other, and a protective member on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cells. The solar cells are arranged in matrix with spaces therebetween. The wiring member has a reflective surface in a region surrounded by the corner portions of the multiple solar cells. The reflective surface reflects light entering from the light-receiving surface side toward the protective member.

Abstract: A solar cell module comprises: a solar cell panel; a terminal box mounted to the back surface of the solar cell panel, which is one surface thereof; a frame mounted to the edges of the solar cell panel; and a metallic first cover composed of a base section for covering the back surface of the terminal box, which is one surface thereof, and of an affixation section affixed to a frame which composes the frame.

Abstract: A solar cell module is provided with: a solar cell panel; a terminal box installed on the rear surface of the solar cell panel; and a frame attached to the outer edge of the solar cell panel and having a flange for covering the light-receiving surface, located on the terminal box, of the solar cell panel.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes multiple rectangular solar cells each with chamfered corner portions, wiring members each electrically connecting adjacent ones of the solar cells to each other, and a protective member on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cells. The solar cells are arranged in matrix with spaces therebetween. The wiring member has a reflective surface in a region surrounded by the corner portions of the multiple solar cells. The reflective surface reflects light entering from the light-receiving surface side toward the protective member.

Abstract: A solar cell module is provided with a plurality of solar cells each having a rectangular shape with chamfered corners, a protection member arranged in a light receiving surface side of the solar cells, and a reflection member having a rectangular shape in a plan view. The reflection member is arranged in an area surrounded by the solar cells. The reflection member includes a reflection surface. The reflection surface includes a plurality of areas. The areas are provided so that reflection directions of light perpendicular to the light receiving surfaces are different from each other in adjacent ones of the areas, the adjacent ones being adjacent to each other in a row direction or a column direction of the solar cells.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes solar cells, a wiring member electrically connecting the solar cells, a first protection member provided on a light-receiving-surface side of the solar cells, a second protection member provided on a back-surface side of the solar cells, and a sealing material provided between the first protection member and the second protection member to seal the solar cells therein. The first protection member has a first texture on one of principal surfaces thereof that faces the opposite side of the solar cells. The wiring member has a second texture on one of principal surfaces thereof that faces the first protection member. The first texture and the second texture are provided such that, in a plan view, a normal to a surface of the first texture is not parallel to a normal to a surface of the second texture.

Abstract: A solar module with improved output characteristics is provided. The solar module (1) includes a photoelectric conversion unit (23), a solar cell (20) having a first electrode (21) and a second electrode (22), and a wiring member (32a). The wiring member (32a) has resin film (51) and wiring (52) arranged on the resin film (51). The wiring member (32a) has a first portion (32a1), a second portion (32a2) and a bent portion (32a3). The first portion (32a1) is arranged so the wiring (52) faces the solar cell (20) side. The first portion (32a1) is bonded to the solar cell (20). The second portion (32a2) is arranged so the wiring (52) faces the reverse side from the solar cell (20). The bent portion (32a3) connects the first portion (32a1) and the second portion (32a2). The bent portion (32a3) is arranged on the solar cell (20).

Abstract: A manufacturing method suitable for solar modules is provided. A solar cell string 25 is inspected for the presence of any defective solar cell 20. When a defective solar cell 20a is found, the wiring members 30a, 30b bonding the defective solar cell 20a to the solar cells 20b, 20c adjacent to the defective solar cell 20a are disconnected, and the defective solar cell 20a is removed from the solar cell string 25. The wiring member pieces 33a, 33b are connected electrically to a new solar cell 20d, and the tip portions of the wiring member pieces 33a, 33b are connected electrically to the disconnected pieces 30a1, 30b1 connected electrically to the adjacent solar cells 20b, 20c. The wiring member pieces 33a, 33b are connected electrically while interposed between the disconnected pieces 30a1, 30b1 and the adjacent solar cells 20b, 20c.

Abstract: A method is provided which is suitable for manufacturing a solar module. When a defective solar cell (20a) is discovered in a solar cell string (25), a disconnecting step is performed to disconnect the wiring members (30a, 30b) bonded to the defective solar cell (20a) and to the solar cells (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a), and to remove the defective solar cell (20a) from the solar cell string (25). A reconnecting step is then performed to electrically connect the solar cells (20b, 20c) that were adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) to a new solar cell (20d) by using new wiring members (34a, 34b), bonding each new wiring member (34a, 34b) using a resin adhesive to a region closer to the end than the region in which the disconnected end (30a1, 30b1) of the wiring member of the solar cell (20b, 20c) adjacent to the defective solar cell (20a) had been bonded in order to create a new solar cell string (25a).

Abstract: A solar cell module is provided with a plurality of solar cells each having a rectangular shape with chamfered corners, a protection member arranged in a light receiving surface side of the solar cells, and a reflection member having a rectangular shape in a plan view. The reflection member is arranged in an area surrounded by the solar cells. The reflection member includes a reflection surface. The reflection surface includes a plurality of areas. The areas are provided so that reflection directions of light perpendicular to the light receiving surfaces are different from each other in adjacent ones of the areas, the adjacent ones being adjacent to each other in a row direction or a column direction of the solar cells.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes a wiring member arranged on a back surface of a solar cell. The solar cell module comprises a wiring tab connected to a soldering region of an electrode portion of the solar cell, and an insulating sheet sandwiched between the wiring tab and the solar cell. The wiring tab includes: a flat portion being a region to be soldered; a rising portion rising from the flat portion to a height corresponding to the thickness of the insulating sheet; and an extension portion bending from the rising portion and extending in parallel with the flat portion.

Abstract: In a solar cell module 100, a wiring member 11 includes the first bent portion 11A and the second bent portion 11B formed between the solar cells 10. The second bent portion 11B having a larger distance from the neutral surface N has a larger curvature radius than the first bent portion 11A.