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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2011
James Hinkle, Lambertville, MI (US);
Imran Khan, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Modesto Sanchez, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Thomas Truman, Toledo, OH (US);
James Hinkle, Lambertville, MI (US);
Imran Khan, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Modesto Sanchez, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Thomas Truman, Toledo, OH (US);
First Solar, Inc., Perrysburg, OH (US);
Abstract
Characteristics of partially assembled photovoltaic modules can be determined using electrical connection apparatuses and methods. By providing deformable electrical contacts against a partially assembled module on an assembly line, an electrical bias can be applied to the module before the module is completely assembled. An electrical connection apparatus for a photovoltaic module may include a first contact configured to engage a first lead on the photovoltaic module, a second contact configured to engage a second lead on the photovoltaic module, and an electrical power source configured to apply an electrical bias between the first contact and the second contact.