Diode-included connector, photovoltaic laminate and photovoltaic assembly using same

摘要

One embodiment relates to a connector that includes a diode (102). The diode has an anode and a cathode. The connector further includes a first electrical connection (108-1) which connects to the anode, a second electrical connection which also connects to the anode (108-2), and a third electrical connection which connects to the cathode (108-3). Another embodiment relates to a photovoltaic laminate which includes a string of photovoltaic cells and three electrical conductors extending out of two discrete penetrations (212+ and 212-) of the laminate. A first electrical conductor (208-1) is connected to a first end of the string, a second electrical conductor (208-2) is connected to a second end of the string, and a third electrical conductor (208-3) is also connected to the second end of the string. The first and third electrical conductors extend out of the first discrete penetration (212-), while the second electrical conductor extends out of the second discrete penetration (212+). Other features and embodiments are also disclosed.