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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
May. 23, 2005
Russell Gaudiana, Merrimack, NH (US);
Alan Montello, West Newbury, MA (US);
Edmund Montello, Rockport, MA (US);
Russell Gaudiana, Merrimack, NH (US);
Alan Montello, West Newbury, MA (US);
Edmund Montello, Rockport, MA (US);
Konarka Technologies, Inc., Lowell, MA (US);
Abstract
Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed. In some embodiments, a photovoltaic module can include a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode, a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode, and an interconnect. The electrode of the first photovoltaic cell can overlap the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell. The interconnect can electrically connect the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell. The interconnect can mechanically couple the first and second photovoltaic cells.