The design and development of a rectangular, shingle-type photovoltaic moduleA shingle-type photovoltaic module has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of specifications for residential applications. The module is ideally suited for installation directly to the sheathing of a sloping, south-facing roof of a residential, industrial, or commercial building. The design requirements are examined, taking into account also module safety requirements. Aspects of module design and analysis are discussed, giving attention to installation details, solar cells and electrical circuit design, the encapsulation system, substrate lamination, and the module-to-module interconnecting cable. Details of module assembly experience and test and outdoor exposure experience are also considered.
Document ID
19840040280
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shepard, N. F., Jr. (General Electric Co., Advanced Energy Programs Dept., King of Prussia PA, United States)