NOVELTY - Frame assembly (10) for photovoltaic panel (20) comprises first (12) and second (14) elongate support component; first (16) and second (18) elongate retainer component, all fitted together in top-down assembly to define space suitable for photovoltaic panel.    USE - For framing and retaining photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The frame assembly is compatible with top-down assembly methods, which are generally more compatible with automation, thus reducing manufacturing costs, increasing profits and increasing speed of assembly; does not require insertion of photovoltaic panel into any groove or other similar restricted space during assembly of framed photovoltaic panel, hence the frame is tolerant of dimensional variations in photovoltaic panels; also reduces or eliminates need for dependence on adhesives e.g. liquid adhesives, adhesive-backed tape, while still providing redundant retention system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for framing photovoltaic panel involving first elongate support component having cross section, first and second end; second elongate support component having cross section, third and fourth end; first elongate retainer component that is secured to first and third end; and second elongate retainer component secured to second and fourth end; positioning the photovoltaic panel on first and second elongate support component; positioning first and second elongate retainer component on first and second elongate support components; and securing first and second elongate retainer components to first elongate support component and to first and second elongate support component, to retain photovoltaic panel in frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exploded view of photovoltaic panel framed by frame assembly.    Frame assembly (10)    First elongate support component (12)    Second elongate support component (14)    First elongate retainer component (16)    Second elongate retainer component (18)    Photovoltaic panel (20)