Double-sided photovoltaic (pv) panel and method of manufacturing

Abstract

There is disclosed a double-sided photovoltaic (PV) panel comprising a central thermal layer; and at least two independent solar cell arrays attached on both sides of the central thermal layer, and each of the at least two independent solar cell arrays being covered by a protection layer; wherein the central thermal layer, the at least two independent solar cell arrays, and the glass protection layers are sandwiched together to form the double-sided PV panel. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the double-sided PV panel. The double-sided PV panel further comprises a central support structure and a surrounding frame, the surrounding frame comprising a plurality of connectors to enable water circulation through the cooling pipe, wherein the water circulation enabling cooling down of accumulated heat present on the double-sided PV panel during operation, and thereby eliminating formation of cracks or hotspots on the double-sided PV panel.

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