IP Library Patent Application 14484315
Patent Application
App. No. 14/484,315

SOLAR CELL MODULE

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App. No.
14/484,315
Abstract

A solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells and a wiring member attached to surfaces of the adjacent solar cells on one side. The wiring member electrically connects the adjacent solar cells electrically and includes an insulation sheet and a conductive layer disposed on the insulation sheet. A length of a portion of the wiring member located between the adjacent solar cells is greater than a distance between the adjacent solar cells.

Claims (33)

1 . A solar cell module comprising:

a plurality of solar cells; and

a wiring member attached to surfaces of the adjacent solar cells on one side, and configured to electrically connect the adjacent solar cells, wherein

the wiring member includes an insulation sheet, and a conductive layer provided on the insulation sheet, and

a length of a portion of the wiring member located between the adjacent solar cells is greater than a distance between the adjacent cells.

2 . The solar cell module according to claim 1 , wherein

the length of a portion of the wiring member located between the adjacent solar cells is more than 1 . 1 times greater than a distance between the adjacent cells.

3 . The solar cell module according to claim 1 , wherein

the wiring member is flexible.

4 . The solar cell module according to claim 1 , wherein

the portion of the wiring member located between the adjacent solar cells includes a curved portion or a bent portion.

5 . The solar cell module according to claim 4 , wherein

the at least one of the curved portion and the bent portion includes a portion projecting outward of the solar cells.

6 . The solar cell module according to claim 4 , wherein

the at least one of the curved portion and the bent portion includes a portion projecting inward of the solar cells.

7 . The solar cell module according to claim 5 , wherein

the at least one of the curved portion and the bent portion includes a portion projecting inward of the solar cells.

8 . The solar cell module according to claim 1 , further comprising

a sealing material configured to seal the plurality of solar cells and the wiring member.

9 . The solar cell according to claim 8 , wherein

a thermal expansion coefficient of the sealing material is greater than a thermal expansion coefficient of the insulation sheet.

10 . The solar cell according to claim 8 , wherein

a thermal expansion coefficient of the sealing material is smaller than a thermal expansion coefficient of the insulation sheet.

11 . The solar cell according to claim 1 , wherein

each solar cell comprises first and second electrodes located on the surface on the one side.

12 . The solar cell according to claim 1 , wherein

the insulation sheet is flexible.

13 . The solar cell according to claim 1 , wherein

the insulation sheet includes a resin sheet.

14 . The solar cell according to claim 7 , further comprising

a resin member disposed between the adjacent solar cells.

15 . The solar cell according to claim 14 , wherein

a thermal expansion coefficient of the resin member is smaller than a thermal expansion coefficient of sealing material.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 24, 2015
From: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
To: PANASONIC CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 035071/0276 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 24, 2015
From: PANASONIC CORPORATION
To: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 035071/0508 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 12, 2014
From: HASHIMOTO, HARUHISA; ISHII, YOUSUKE
To: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 033726/0724 →