NOVELTY - The multi-tiered carrier assembly apparatus for retaining elongated photovoltaic modules (16), comprises first, second and third carriers (12). Each elongated photovoltaic module includes first and second ends. The first and second carriers include first and second adjacent receptacles of which each is engageable with a first and a second respective end of the elongated photovoltaic module, and are moveable between the first and second receptacles and concurrently moveable between the elongated photovoltaic modules.    USE - The multi-tiered carrier assembly apparatus is useful for retaining elongated photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-tiered carrier assembly apparatus is capable of holding two rows of modules side-by-side, and allows ease of storage, transportation, delivery and/or handling of individual carriers, which can be easily unfolded or removed from the container at its installation site.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multi-tiered carrier assembly apparatus for retaining elongated photovoltaic modules (16), comprises first, second and third carriers (12). Each elongated photovoltaic module includes first and second ends. The first and second carriers include first and second adjacent receptacles of which each is engageable with a first and a second respective end of the elongated photovoltaic module, and are moveable between the first and second receptacles and concurrently moveable between the elongated photovoltaic modules. The first carrier is bendable between the first and second receptacles of the first carrier, and the second carrier is bendable between the first and second receptacles of the second carrier. When the first and second carriers are engaged with the first and second respective ends of elongated photovoltaic modules, the apparatus is capable of retaining the elongated photovoltaic modules. Each carrier includes a bridge portion (24) disposed between each of the adjacent receptacle, electrically conductive lines capable of electrically connecting the elongated photovoltaic modules, output contact connectors, and a hinged portion disposed between the respective first and second adjacent receptacles. The bridge portion is partially constructed of flexible, non-electrically conductive material, and plastic and rubber. Each elongated photovoltaic modules includes electrical output contact at each of its first and second ends. Each of the output contact connectors are electrically connectable with the output contact of the elongated photovoltaic module and the electrically conductive line. Each output contact connectors is saw-tooth member and leaf member, where the members are electrically connectable and mechanically engageable with the output contact of the elongated photovoltaic module. Each receptacle is constructed of non-electrically conductive material, and includes a shell portion (40) capable of grippingly engaging the elongated photovoltaic module proximate to one of its ends. The hinged portion is capable of allowing the respective carrier to be moveable between the first and second adjacent receptacles. The receptacles of the third carrier are engageable with a first end of the elongated photovoltaic module, where the third carrier is interconnectable with the first carrier along its respective longitudinal axis. Each carrier has front and back sides. The receptacle of each of the first and second carriers is disposed on the front side of the respective carrier. The third carrier is interconnectable with the first carrier at its respective back sides. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a flexible carrier;    (2) an apparatus for producing electric energy; and    (3) a method of manufacturing a flexible carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a carrier assembly.    Carriers (12)    Modules (16)    Bridge portion (24)    Clip (34)    Shell portion. (40)