GRIDLESS PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING A STRING USING THE SAME

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15209307

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One embodiment of the present invention provides a photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module includes a front-side cover, a back-side cover, and a plurality of photovoltaic strings situated between the front- and back-side covers. A respective photovoltaic string includes a plurality of gridless photovoltaic cells sharing one or more metallic grids while coupled in series. The photovoltaic strings are in turn coupled in parallel to form the photovoltaic module.

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SOLARCITY CORPORATION3055 CLEARVIEW WAY SAN MATEO CA 94402

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • H01L Class
  • 27971 Applications Filed
  • 23507 Patents Issued To-Date
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Erben, Christoph G Los Gatos, US 6 11

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