A New Approach in Solar Cell Module Interconnection Technique Resulting in 5-10% Higher PV Module Power Output

A review of interconnection technologies for improved crystalline silicon solar cell photovoltaic module assembly

“…Cell with flexible electrode [64] Cell in contact with electrode [65] Interconnection achieved using flexible Day4 electrode wire grid consisting of transparent polymeric film, a layer of adhesive and embedded copper wires coated with low melting point alloy. The wire grid is glued to the cells using adhesives to obtain interconnection [38,[63][64][65] reliability of modules has become essential more so as the improvement will encourage more system uptake.…”

“…The wire grid is glued to the cells using adhesives to obtain interconnection [38,[63][64][65] reliability of modules has become essential more so as the improvement will encourage more system uptake. System's reliability depends to some extent on their cost of manufacture and it is measured by parameters which include systems performance, availability and degradation during operation and maintenance (O&M) and predictability [70] as well.…”

Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Modules

“…In 2003, Day4 Energy Inc. developed a novel concept for a PV cell with improved current collection hereinafter referred to as D4 technology or D4 electrode or D4 PV cell [18,19] . This concept is based on a proprietary current collecting electrode adhered to the supporting transparent polymeric fi lm.…”