Development of New Low-Cost, High-Performance, PV Module Encapsulant/Packaging Materials: Annual Technical Progress Report, Phase 1, 22 October 2002-30 September 2003

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High Performance Packaging Solutions for Low Cost, Reliable PV Modules: Final Subcontract Report, 26 May 2005 - 30 November 2008

“…The target for this task is to evaluate the potential benefits of silicone encapsulation versus EVA, and the various technologies to prevent moisture ingress using these modules. Research papers have recently been questioning EVA as the best encapsulant for thin film technologies 1,2,3,4 . A major issue is corrosion potential due to acetic acid generation.…”