(FR2748351-A1)      The module (4) has two power output terminals (2,3) for direct or indirect connection to a battery (15) or an electrical load, or both. One terminal (3) is switched by e.g. an FET (5) which is gated by a signal (16) from an electronic card (7) to disconnect the power when the battery attains its nominal voltage.    The transistor switch is buried in solidified resin behind the active face of the solar panel (1). Whenever the module is disconnected from the external circuit, no current is supplied to it from the battery, and the switch is open so that no power can be delivered from the panel.    USE -   For conversion of solar energy into direct current in arid region or place having low population density.    ADVANTAGE -   Module is easily and inexpensively deactivated to deter theft.    (ZA9703810-A)      The module (4) has two power output terminals (2,3) for direct or indirect connection to a battery (15) or an electrical load, or both. One terminal (3) is switched by e.g. an FET (5) which is gated by a signal (16) from an electronic card (7) to disconnect the power when the battery attains its nominal voltage.    The transistor switch is buried in solidified resin behind the active face of the solar panel (1). Whenever the module is disconnected from the external circuit, no current is supplied to it from the battery, and the switch is open so that no power can be delivered from the panel.    USE -   For conversion of solar energy into direct current in arid region or place having low population density.    ADVANTAGE -   Module is easily and inexpensively deactivated to deter theft.    (EP896737-A1)      The module (4) has two power output terminals (2,3) for direct or indirect connection to a battery (15) or an electrical load, or both. One terminal (3) is switched by e.g. an FET (5) which is gated by a signal (16) from an electronic card (7) to disconnect the power when the battery attains its nominal voltage.    The transistor switch is buried in solidified resin behind the active face of the solar panel (1). Whenever the module is disconnected from the external circuit, no current is supplied to it from the battery, and the switch is open so that no power can be delivered from the panel.    USE -   For conversion of solar energy into direct current in arid region or place having low population density.    ADVANTAGE -   Module is easily and inexpensively deactivated to deter theft.    (EP896737-B1)      The module (4) has two power output terminals (2,3) for direct or indirect connection to a battery (15) or an electrical load, or both. One terminal (3) is switched by e.g. an FET (5) which is gated by a signal (16) from an electronic card (7) to disconnect the power when the battery attains its nominal voltage.    The transistor switch is buried in solidified resin behind the active face of the solar panel (1). Whenever the module is disconnected from the external circuit, no current is supplied to it from the battery, and the switch is open so that no power can be delivered from the panel.    USE -   For conversion of solar energy into direct current in arid region or place having low population density.    ADVANTAGE -   Module is easily and inexpensively deactivated to deter theft.