NOVELTY - The processing method involves forming an aperture (5011) that extends through the first primary electrode within the alternating sequence of primary electrodes and counter-electrodes connected in series. An electrical connector is attached to the first primary electrode by laterally extending on both sides of the aperture and engaging the photovoltaic cell array.    USE - Processing method for establishing external electrically connection to photovoltaic cell array which comprises an alternating sequence of primary electrodes and counter-electrodes connected in series. The photovoltaic cells are used for desalinating a body of seawater by floating the array on the water, subjecting the array to a source of light and using the resulting electricity generated by the array to power the desalination process using reverse osmosis; reducing evaporation from the surface of a body of water by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface; and heating a swimming pool by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface and connecting the output of the array to an electrically powered heater.    ADVANTAGE - Offers a mechanically and electrically sound connection which is durable in use and which can be easily automated since the electrical connector engages the photovoltaic cell array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a flexible photovoltaic cell array; and    (2) a combination of a photovoltaic cell array and an electrical connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory isometric view how an external electrical connection is made to the photovoltaic cell array. The electrical connector is not vulnerable to attack from the other materials in the photovoltaic cell array, particularly when the electrical connector engages a dummy cell of the photovoltaic cell array.    Aperture (5011)    Cells (5021)    Crimped eyelets (5031)    Terminal (5041)