NOVELTY - A solar cell (100) comprises photovoltaic layer (110) having two surfaces; first electrode layer (120) disposed on first surface of photovoltaic layer, and having gap which exposes a portion of photovoltaic layer; second electrode layer (130), disposed on second surface of photovoltaic layer; insulating layer (140), located on photovoltaic layer exposed by the gap, and having pores; and light-transparent conductive layer (150), covering the insulating layer, connected to the first electrode layer, and connected to the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores.    USE - As a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell exhibits improved photoelectric conversion efficiency; and is manufactured using simple steps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell (100) comprises photovoltaic layer (110), having first surface and second surface; first electrode layer (120), disposed on the first surface of the photovoltaic layer, and having at least one gap, where the gap exposes a portion of the photovoltaic layer; second electrode layer (130), disposed on the second surface of the photovoltaic layer; insulating layer (140), located on the photovoltaic layer exposed by the gap, and having pores, where the pores expose a portion of the photovoltaic layer; and light-transparent conductive layer (150), covering the insulating layer, connected to the first electrode layer, and connected to the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a solar cell involving providing photovoltaic layer, where the photovoltaic layer has a first surface and a second surface; forming an electrode material layer on the first surface of the photovoltaic layer; forming at least one gap on the electrode material layer, where the gap exposes a portion of the photovoltaic layer; forming an electrode on the second surface of the photovoltaic layer; forming an insulating layer on the photovoltaic layer exposed by the gap, and forming pores exposing a portion of the photovoltaic layer on the insulating layer; and forming a light-transparent conductive layer on the insulating layer, where the light-transparent conductive layer is connected to the first electrode layer, and is connected to the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial schematic view of solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Photovoltaic layer (110)    First electrode layer (120)    Second electrode layer (130)    Insulating layer (140)    Light-transparent conductive layer (150)