Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector

A laminated photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) module for a PV/T hybrid solar collector, the PV/T module comprising:

• a cooler/absorber comprising a first flat surface with raised peripheral edges and configured to function as a mould for a first photovoltaic laminate structure, the cooler/absorber having a second flat surface on an opposite side of the first flat surface, the second flat surface being opposite the first flat surface and having raised peripheral edges, the second flat surface being configured to function as a mould for a second photovoltaic laminate structure;
• and
• a photovoltaic unit comprising the first photovoltaic laminate structure and the second photovoltaic structure, the first photovoltaic laminate structure and the second photovoltaic laminate structure being identical, the photovoltaic unit including:
• a first layer of a first laminate material moulded on the first flat surface of the cooler/absorber, the first laminate material being electrically insulating and having a high thermal conductivity;
• a plurality of photovoltaic cells positioned on the first layer of the first laminate material;
• a second layer of a second laminate material moulded on and substantially covering the photovoltaic cells, the second laminate material being transparent and having a high heat resistance;
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• the second photovoltaic laminate structure being moulded on the second flat surface of the cooler/absorber.