PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED JUNCTIONS

摘要

One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) module assembly with integrated junctions manufactured in a factory The assembly includes a plurality of PV laminates (102) and a frame (108) surrounding and supporting each of the PV laminates in the module A plurality of environmentally-protected electrical junctions (510) interconnect the photovoltaic laminates Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which pin terminals (106) of PV laminates (102) are inserted into corresponding sockets (112) of junction boxes (110) that are integrated into a frame (108) of the assembly Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which non-insulated conductors are extended (606 and 608) from PV laminates, electrical junctions are formed (610) between the conductors, and material is applied (612) to encapsulate the junctions Other embodiments and features are also disclosed