Abstract: Example embodiments relate to methods for continuous photovoltaic cell stringing and photovoltaic cell assemblies. An example method includes providing a foil in a provision direction in a continuous manner. The method also includes cutting at least one slit into the foil along the provision direction. Additionally, the method includes creating at least one slit opening by folding open the foil at a location of the at least one slit. Further, the method includes providing at least one electrically conductive wire near a first surface of the foil along the provision direction aligned with the at least one slit opening in a continuous manner. Yet further, the method includes folding back the foil at the at least one slit opening after the electrically conductive wire provision such that the at least one electrically conductive wire changes its position.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to a method for interconnecting photovoltaic cells in order to form a photovoltaic cells assembly is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a first photovoltaic cell comprising a first surface, a second surface, a first edge, and a second edge, arranging a conductive wire on the first surface of the first photovoltaic cell according to a certain pattern, and attaching the conductive wire to the first surface of the first photovoltaic cell with the aid of a first non-conductive yarn by stitching in the area of the first edge of the first photovoltaic cell according to a first stitch type.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to partially translucent photovoltaic modules and methods for manufacturing partially translucent photovoltaic modules. One embodiment includes a method for electrically interconnecting a plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates. The method includes positioning a plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates side by side. The thin-film photovoltaic plates are partially translucent or non-translucent. The method also includes providing at least one connection element on a surface of each of the plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates. The at least one connection element includes a plurality of electrically conductive wires arranged in a grid structure. Further, the method includes physically separating each connection element into a first connection part that includes a plurality of first electrically interconnected, conductive wires and a second connection part that includes a plurality of second electrically interconnected, conductive wires.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to partially translucent photovoltaic modules and methods for manufacturing partially translucent photovoltaic modules. One embodiment includes a method for electrically interconnecting a plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates. The method includes positioning a plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates side by side. The thin-film photovoltaic plates are partially translucent or non-translucent. The method also includes providing at least one connection element on a surface of each of the plurality of thin-film photovoltaic plates. The at least one connection element includes a plurality of electrically conductive wires arranged in a grid structure. Further, the method includes physically separating each connection element into a first connection part that includes a plurality of first electrically interconnected, conductive wires and a second connection part that includes a plurality of second electrically interconnected, conductive wires.

Abstract: A method and module for electrically contacting a photovoltaic cell and for electrically interconnecting such cell is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes providing a woven fabric comprising a plurality of electrically conductive wires being provided in a single one of a warp direction and a weft direction. The woven fabric further includes a plurality of polymer yarns being provided in at least the other one of the warp direction and the weft direction. In some embodiments, the woven fabric is brought into physical contact with a surface of a photovoltaic cell including a plurality of metal contacts, and afterwards a heating step is performed, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the respective metal contacts and at least one electrically conductive wire and thereby liquefying the plurality of polymer yarns and transforming them into an encapsulation layer.

Abstract: A uniform layer of insulating material is used to separate the connectors from the non-illuminated side of a back-contact solar cell, particularly a cell of the MWT type, the layer preferably being a uniform woven or non-woven fabric of a heat-resistant material such as glass fiber, and the electrical connection between the contact points of the cell and the connectors being made through the uniform layer thereby partially embedding the insulating material in the connection.

Abstract: A uniform layer of insulating material is used to separate the connectors from the non-illuminated side of a back-contact solar cell, particularly a cell of the MWT type, the layer preferably being a uniform woven or non-woven fabric of a heat-resistant material such as glass fibre, and the electrical connection between the contact points of the cell and the connectors being made through the uniform layer thereby partially embedding the insulating material in the connection.