Means and Method for Electrically Connecting Photovoltaic Cells in a Solar Module

摘要

A connector and method for electrically connecting adjacent solar cells together in a solar module. The terminals of the cells are connected with individual lengths of an electrically conductive material such as an electrically conductive metal ribbon. A substantial portion of the mid section of the ribbons remain unsoldered to thereby provide a stress relief zone in the ribbon between the cells to alleviate stress failures in the ribbons.