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Cell String

Assembly

Matrix of 72 monocrystalline cells series-connected by tabbing ribbons and tied into bus ribbons; cells carry an anti-reflective coating. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Cell String parts and their functions

4 top-level parts · 75 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Cell String parts diagram: 1 monocrystalline solar cell, 2 tabbing ribbon, 3 bus ribbon, 4 busbar flux. 75 parts in 4 top-level items.
Cell String parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Monocrystalline Solar Cell 72× Monocrystalline silicon cells, AR-coated
2 Tabbing Ribbon 1× Tinned cell interconnect ribbon
3 Bus Ribbon 1× String bus ribbons to junction box
4 Busbar Flux 1× Solder flux / busbar paste

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Bill of materials for Cell String

4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 75 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Monocrystalline Solar Cell solar-panel-solar-cell 72× 72 · part
2 Tabbing Ribbon solar-panel-tabbing-ribbon 1× 1 · part
3 Bus Ribbon solar-panel-bus-ribbon 1× 1 · part
4 Busbar Flux solar-panel-busbar-flux 1× 1 · part

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Where the cell string is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $1–$500. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳CATL
catl.com ↗
Ningde, CN Li-ion cell & pack maker 5,000 cells 8–12 wks
🇨🇳EVE Energy
evebattery.com ↗
Huizhou, CN Li-ion cell maker 5,000 cells 8–12 wks
🇮🇳Amara Raja
amararaja.com ↗
Tirupati, IN Batteries & energy 5,000 cells 8–12 wks
🇸🇬Durapower
durapowergroup.com ↗
Singapore Li-ion battery systems 5,000 cells 8–12 wks
🇨🇳BYD
byd.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN EV & battery manufacturer 5,000 cells 8–12 wks