A solar concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) device in which concentrator
elements (optics, PV cells and wiring) are laminated to form a composite,
substantially planar structure. The concentrator optics are implemented
by a solid (e.g. glass) optical element that defines a focal point at
which solar light received by the optical element is concentrated. Using
vacuum lamination techniques, a printed circuit structure attached by way
of an adhesive layer onto a surface of the optical element. The printed
circuit structure includes one or more non-conductive layers and
conductors that are disposed on the non-conductive layers. The PV cell is
connected to printed circuit structure, and is positioned at the focal
point of the optical element. Optional front and/or back protective
layers are also attached prior to the lamination process. A CPV array
includes multiple devices formed on an optical tile using a string-like
flexible printed circuit structure.