AN ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY

An electrode assembly for connecting a front surface of a first solar cell to a back surface of a second solar cell, the electrode assembly comprising: a plurality of conductive elements, wherein at least one of the conductive elements comprises: a first surface for contacting the front surface of the first solar cell; and a second surface for contacting the back surface of the second solar cell, the second surface being arranged opposite the first surface; wherein at least a portion of each of the first and second surfaces comprises a coating for connecting the respective surfaces of the at least one conductive element to a surface of the solar cell; wherein the second surface is configured to define a contact area which is substantially smaller than the contact area defined by the first surface.