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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2000
Yasuaki Yamamoto, Nara, JP;
Wataru Shinohara, Katano, JP;
Shinichi Miyahara, Settsu, JP;
Shihomi Nakatani, Moriguchi, JP;
Haruhisa Hashimoto, Suita, JP;
Toshio Yagiura, Kadoma, JP;
Eiji Maruyama, Katano, JP;
Makoto Nakagawa, Kadoma, JP;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka-fu, JP;
Abstract
A plurality of groups of integrated elements ( ) comprising a plurality of photovoltaic elements ( ) electrically connected in series are provided on a substrate ( ) having an insulating surface. The plurality groups of integrated elements ( ) are arranged in parallel by interposing a separating part ( ). A rear surface member ( ) is electrically connected with the plurality of the groups of integrated elements ( ) in series and is adhered to a rear surface side of the plurality of groups of integrated elements ( ) by interposing an adhesive layer ( ) containing resin. The adhesive layer ( ) is provided so as to cover a rear surface of the groups of integrated elements ( ) except for an area corresponding to the separating part ( ).