CPC H02S 30/10 (2014.12) [H02S 40/34 (2014.12)] | 15 Claims |
1. A solar module comprising:
a solar laminate comprising a plurality of solar cells interposed between a transparent front cover sheet and a rear cover sheet;
a frame enclosing the solar laminate at lateral edges of the solar laminate;
a reinforcement strut arranged at a rear surface of the solar laminate between opposing portions of the frame;
a spacer element cooperating with the frame so as to push the reinforcement strut in direction towards the laminate;
wherein the frame has a frame surface and a frame thickness, the frame surface being defined by a length of the frame multiplied by a width of the frame;
wherein a ratio between the frame surface and the frame thickness is between 45000 and 70000, with dimensions of the frame being measured in millimeters;
wherein the spacer element and the reinforcement strut comprises two separate and non-integral elements;
wherein the spacer element is made with an electrically conductive material; and
wherein the spacer element has a U-shape with an inner leg inserted into an interior volume of the strut and an outer leg arranged at an outer surface of the strut.
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