Concentrator-type photovoltaic (CPV) modules, receivers and sub-receivers and methods of forming same

A CPV module includes a back plate having an array of 1mm2 or smaller solar cells thereon. A backplane interconnect network is also provided on the back plate. This backplane interconnect network operates to electrically connect the array of solar cells together. A front plate, which is spaced-apart from the back plate, is provided. This front plate includes an array of primary lenses thereon thatface the array of solar cells. The front plate can be configured to provide a greater than 1000X lens-to-cell light concentration to the array of solar cells. To achieve this 1000X lens-to-cell lightconcentration, the primary lenses can be configured as plano-convex lenses having a lens sag of less than about 4 mm. An array of secondary optical elements may also be provided, which extend betweenthe array of primary lenses and the array of solar cells. 一种CPV模块包括背板，该背板上具有一系列的1mm或更小的太阳能电池。在背板上还设有背板互连网络。该底板互连网络操作成将所述一系列的太阳能电池电连接在一起。设有与背板隔开的前板。该前板包括位于其上的面对所述一系列太阳能电池的一系列主透镜。前板能够构造成将大于1000倍的透镜到电池光集中度提供给所述一系列太阳能电池。为了实现该1000倍