Characterization of encapsulant materials for photovoltaic solar energy conversion

K. Agroui; B. Koll; G. Collins; M. Salama; A. Hadj Arab; A. Belghachi; N. Doulache; M. W. Khemici

doi:10.1117/12.794012

10 September 2008 Characterization of encapsulant materials for photovoltaic solar energy conversion

K. Agroui, B. Koll, G. Collins, M. Salama, A. Hadj Arab, A. Belghachi, N. Doulache, M. W. Khemici

Proceedings Volume 7048, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems; 70480G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794012
Event: Solar Energy + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) encapsulant material is being evaluated as a candidate for use in photovoltaic solar cells encapsulation process due to high stability against UV radiation and the high adhesive force to glass. This material is used for a long time in automotive technology, building integrated vitrification and security glazing. The long experience in this sector can direct be carried over to the photovoltaic industry. The purpose of this experimental investigation is to better understand the electrical properties and thermal stability of PVB based encapsulant material and their dependence on temperature will be presented. An overview of some main electrical and thermal properties of PVB is compared to EVA.

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K. Agroui, B. Koll, G. Collins, M. Salama, A. Hadj Arab, A. Belghachi, N. Doulache, and M. W. Khemici "Characterization of encapsulant materials for photovoltaic solar energy conversion", Proc. SPIE 7048, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems, 70480G (10 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794012

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