PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED REVERSE BIAS, REVERSE CURRENT AND HOTSPOT PROTECTION

摘要

A solar module having a plurality of series connected pn junction production solar cells, where at least one bypass diode (2) is provided with a surface area adapted to dissipate heat generated from one or more of the series connected production cells. A substantial part of the surface area is disposed substantially flush with the front and/or rear face of a production cell. The bypass diode (2) is electrically connected in parallel and with opposite polarity to at least one production cell (1) by electrical conductors (3).