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Flexible interconnectors comprising conductive fabric between solar cells

Applicant:           REC SOLAR AS [NO] Inventor(s):        HOFMULLER ECKEHARD [NO]; SAUAR ERIK [NO] Abstract of GB 2458961 (A) The present invention provides a solar module with inter-connectors11 with improved flexibility. The flexibility is achieved by placing a fabric between the solar elements 12. The fabric is conductive and may be soldered or welded to the solar elements. The fabric may be made of copper, old or aluminium. The interconnectors may have a reflective coat

14th October 2009

Innovation in Textiles
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Applicant:           REC SOLAR AS [NO]

Inventor(s):        HOFMULLER ECKEHARD [NO]; SAUAR ERIK [NO]

Abstract of GB 2458961 (A)

The present invention provides a solar module with inter-connectors11 with improved flexibility. The flexibility is achieved by placing a fabric between the solar elements 12. The fabric is conductive and may be soldered or welded to the solar elements. The fabric may be made of copper, old or aluminium. The interconnectors may have a reflective coating and comprise colouring matter. The fabric may be a weave or knitting.

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