Thin film article and method for forming a reduced conductive area in transparent conductive films for photovoltaic modules

摘要

A method for forming a reduced conductive area (501) in transparent conductive films. The method includes providing a transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A reducing atmosphere (809) is provided and concentrated electromagnetic energy (803) from an energy source (801) is directed toward a portion of the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material to form a reduced conductive area (501). The reduced conductive area (501) has greater electrical conductivity than the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A thin film article and photovoltaic module (100) are also disclosed.