Jumper module for photovoltaic systems

A system, comprising:

• a plurality of photovoltaic modules installed on a roof deck,
• wherein the photovoltaic modules are arranged in an array on the roof deck;
• and
• at least one jumper module electrically connecting a first subarray of the array and a second subarray of the array,
• wherein the at least one jumper module includes,
• a plurality of electrical wires,
• wherein each of the electrical wires includes
• a first end, and
• a second end opposite the first end of the electrical wire,
• an encapsulant encapsulating at least a portion of the electrical wires,
• wherein the encapsulant includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface,
• wherein the plurality of electrical wires electrically connects the first subarray to the second subarray,
• a frontsheet juxtaposed with the first surface of the encapsulant, and
• a backsheet juxtaposed with the second surface of the encapsulant,
• wherein the backsheet includes
• a polymer layer,
• wherein the polymer layer forms a lower surface of the at least one jumper module,
• wherein the second end of each of the electrical wires extends outwardly from the lower surface of the at least one jumper module, and
• a conduit having a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the conduit,
• wherein the first end of the conduit is attached to the lower surface of the at least one jumper module, and
• wherein the second end of each of the plurality of electrical wires is configured to extend from the second end of the conduit.