One embodiment can provide a photovoltaic roof tile. The photovoltaic roof tile can include a front glass cover, a back glass cover, a plurality of photovoltaic structures positioned between the front and back glass covers, and a single encapsulant layer positioned between the front glass cover and the photovoltaic structures. A surface of the photovoltaic structures is in direct contact with the back glass cover.

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate structure. The substrate structure includes a conductive layer and a plurality of nanopillars spaced apart from each other overlying the conductive layer. Each nanopillar includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer have different conductivity types. The method also includes forming a graphene layer overlying the plurality of nanopillars. The graphene layer is connected to each of the plurality of nanopillars.

A solar cell system and a flexible solar panel are disclosed herein. The solar cell system includes a glass housing, a set of rows of solar cells each defining a front side and a rear side and arranged within the glass housing. The solar cell system can also include a reflective element disposed in the glass housing and facing the rear side of the set of rows of solar cells and a first terminal coupled to a first end of the set of rows of solar cells, traversing through and sealed against the first end of the glass housing. The solar cell system can be configured with other solar cell systems into the flexible solar panel that is deployable in a wide range of potential applications.

Provided is a photovoltaic module, including a first intermediate busbar having a first lead-out terminal provided at an end thereof; a second intermediate busbar having a second lead-out terminal provided at an end thereof; and a first jumper wire arranged on a first isolation bar; the first lead-out terminal and the second lead-out terminal are located on two opposite sides of the first jumper wire, and the first lead-out terminal and the second lead-out terminal abut against two opposite side surfaces of the first isolation bar or overlap a top surface of the first isolation bar. Compared with the related art, the first isolation bar where the first jumper wire is located is clamped or pressed by the first lead-out terminal and the second lead-out terminal, to prevent short circuit or shielding of the cell caused by free movement of the first jumper wire, the first and second intermediate busbars.

A solar cell module includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate opposite the upper substrate, a solar cell panel positioned between the upper substrate and the lower substrate, the solar cell panel including a plurality of solar cells which are arranged in a matrix form and are connected to one another through a wiring member, a passivation layer configured to package the solar cell panel, a frame configured to surround an outer perimeter of the solar cell panel, a connection terminal configured to connect two adjacent strings in the solar cell panel, and a cover member configured to cover the connection terminal.

A solar power generator includes a support, a plurality of first electrodes disposed on one side of the support, a solar cell module mounted to the support, and a plurality of second electrodes disposed on the opposite side of the support. The solar cell module is electrically connected to a pair of the first electrodes via a transmission line for module connection. Three pairs of the second electrodes are electrically connected one-to-one to three pairs of the first electrodes via a transmission line for passage of current. Three of the second electrodes are electrically connected to one of the first electrode via the transmission line for passage of current.

A system for sealing a terminated solar cable, the system including: a solar cable; a connector terminating the solar cable, the connector including a locking feature; and a plug including a locking feature. When the locking feature of the plug engages the locking feature of the connector to lock the plug and the connector in a locked state, the solar cable is sealed to provide safety from voltage and protection from dust and liquid.

A solar cell panel is disclosed. The disclosed solar cell panel includes a semiconductor substrate, a conductive region disposed in or on the semiconductor substrate, an electrode connected to the conductive region, a lead electrically connected to the electrode. The electrode includes finger lines, and a bus bar line extending across the finger lines, and electrically connected to the lead. First and second end edge areas are arranged at opposite ends of the bus bar line disposed adjacent to opposite edges of the semiconductor substrate, respectively. The bus bar line includes electrode portions respectively disposed at the first end second end edge areas. Each electrode portion includes an opening formed through the each electrode portion, and an outermost end disposed at a position flush with corresponding ones of the outermost ones of the finger lines or a position outwards of the corresponding outermost finger lines.

A double-glass photovoltaic assembly includes a laminate member, a junction box, and a first frame and a second frame disposed only at two long sides of the laminate member. The laminate member includes a cover plate glass, a first encapsulation adhesive film, a battery string, a second encapsulation adhesive film, a back plate glass, and a busbar. A through-hole is provided at the back plate glass. An end of the busbar is connected to the battery string. Another end of the busbar passes through the through-hole, and is bent to form a bent edge to be connected to the junction box. The bent edge of the busbar does not contact an edge of the through-hole. The double-glass photovoltaic assembly adopting a double-frame design can meet the requirements of load capacity.

Photovoltaic devices, and methods of making the same, are described. A photovoltaic device comprises a plurality of electrically connected photovoltaic cells, wherein the photovoltaic cells comprise a conducting layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface facing an absorber layer; an insulating material disposed on the second surface over at least one of the photovoltaic cells; a conductive member on the insulating material, wherein the insulating material is configured to electrically insulate the conductive member from the second surface; a bus member electrically coupled to the one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells and to the conductive member; and an edge seal comprising a sealant material extending over at least a portion of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic cells; wherein the bus member is disposed between the edge seal and the plurality of photovoltaic cells.