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Effects of lamination condition on durability of PV module packaging and performance

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posted on 2015-06-09, 13:07 authored by Jiang Zhu, Tom BettsTom Betts, Ralph Gottschalg
Ten mini-modules of glass /encapsulant /backsheet structure were laminated under the condition of the same curing time and pressure, but different curing temperatures and aged in damp-heat accelerated ageing test in order to investigate the effect of temperature on the durability of PV module packaging and performance. Results show that the mini-modules using EVA as encapsulant were affected more by the laminating temperature compared to the mini-modules using modified ionomer. For EVA modules, samples with relatively low curing temperatures at 135-140ºC appeared to have higher adhesion between EVA and glass, lower moisture permeability into module and better dielectric of cells than those with high curing temperatures.

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This work has been supported by a joint UK-India initiative in solar energy through a joint project “Stability and Performance of Photovoltaics (STAPP)” funded by Research Councils UK (RCUK) Energy Programme in the UK [grant no: EP/H040331/1] and by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India.

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  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

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PVSAT10

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ZHU, J., BETTS, T.R. and GOTTSCHALG, R., 2014. Effects of lamination condition on durability of PV module packaging and performance. IN: Proceedings of the 10th Photovoltaic Science Applications and Technology Conference C96 (PVSAT-10), 23rd-25th April 2014, Loughborough University.

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2014

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Loughborough

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