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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 1984
Filed:
Oct. 02, 1981
Theresa L Jester, Palmdale, CA (US);
John W Yerkes, Chatsworth, CA (US);
Charles F Gay, Northridge, CA (US);
William R Bottenberg, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
Atlantic Richfield Company, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
A solar module comprising a solar cell string laminated between layers of pottant material and a transparent superstrate and a steel substrate. The steel substrate is roll formed to provide stiffening flanges on its edges while simultaneously forming a pan-shaped structure to hold other portions of the laminate in position during the laminating process. An improved terminal provides high voltage protection and improved mechanical strength. A conduit element provides protected raceways for external wires connected to module terminals.