The Boeing Company
Feed-Through Wiring Solution for Solar Cell Modules

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a solar cell module, comprising (a) a laminate substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, (b) a solar cell positioned on the first surface of the laminate substrate, (c) a first contact pad positioned on the first surface of the laminate substrate adjacent to the solar cell, (d) a second contact pad positioned on the second surface of the laminate substrate, (e) one or more vias positioned through the laminate substrate to electrically connect the first contact pad to the second contact pad, and (f) one or more interconnects extending from the solar cell and electrically coupling the solar cell to the first contact pad.