Hexagonnally-close-packed round solar cells are interconnected in series strings. Parallel contacts between cells at equipotential in adjacent series strings insure redundant current paths to relieve adverse effects of cell failures and mismatches. Parallel connections carry no current if cells are matched and functioning normally. If cell fails, tabs carry current to bypass inoperative cell.


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    Title :

    Parrallel Connections Would Improve Array Reliability


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    Publication date :

    1982-12-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English