Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a solar cell module in which a wiring substrate having a base material and a wiring formed on the base material, and a plurality of solar cells electrically connected by being placed on the wiring of the wiring substrate are sealed with a sealant, including a first step of placing at least one of the solar cells on the wiring of the wiring substrate, and a second step of sealing the wiring substrate and the solar cells with the sealant, the method including the step of conducting an inspection of the solar cells after the first step and before the second step.