Lightweight, zero-penetration, pre-formed support molds adapted for rigid thin-film solar modules

Housser, Graeme; Halbe, Ankush; Sharpe, Kevin; Haldar, Pradeep; Babineau, Francis

doi:10.1109/pvsc.2015.7355826

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“…태양광 모듈의 무게가 줄어들면 기존에 설치가 불가능한 지붕에도 설치 가 가능하여 태양광의 설치와 보급이 확대될 것으로 예측되므로 태양광 모듈의 경량화는 반드시 필요하다 2) . 태양광 시스템의 경량화는 박막형 태양광 모듈을 이용한 연구가 주로 수행되었으며 [3][4][5][6] , 무게가 가볍기 때문 에 다양한 접착 방법도 함께 연구되었다 7,8) . 하지만 최근에는 신뢰성과 전기적 출력이 우수한 결정질 태양광 시 스템에서 유리를 제외한 경량화 태양광 모듈을 적용하는 태양광 시스템이 연구 개발 되고 있다 9,10) .…”

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lectrical Output and Reliability of Photovoltaic Module Using Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Film

Woo-Gyun

Lim

Suk-Whan

et al. 2020

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As the supply of photovoltaic (PV) increases worldwide, the cumulative installations in 2018 were 7.9 and 560 GW in Korea and the world, respectively. Typically, when the ground on commercial PV modules is installed, the area is limited; hence, new designs of PV modules are required to install additional PVs. Among the new design of PV modules, lightweight PV modules can be utilized in PV systems, such as buildings, farmlands, and floating PV. Concerning the investigation of lightweight PV modules, several studies on materials for replacing low-iron tempered glass, which comprises approximately 65% of the PV module weight, have been conducted. However, materials that are used as substitutes for glass should possess similar lightweight properties and reliability as glass. In this study, experimental tests were performed to evaluate the applicability of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) film with excellent resistance to water and aging as a front material of PV modules. The transmittance and ultraviolet properties of the ETFE film were determined and compared with those of glass. A 1-cell module and laboratory-scale 24-cell module were manufactured using the ETFE film and glass, and the electrical output was measured and analyzed. Furthermore, damp heat and thermal cycle tests were conducted to evaluate the reliability of the ETFE film module. Based on the experimental results, the electrical output and reliability of the ETFE film module were similar to those of the glass module, and the ETFE film could be used as the front material of PV modules.

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lectrical Output and Reliability of Photovoltaic Module Using Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Film

Woo-Gyun

Lim

Suk-Whan

et al. 2020

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A Critical Analysis on the Thin Crystalline Silicon PV Module of the Lightweight PV System

Chen

Iyer

Shih

et al. 2017

2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)

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Multifaceted Analyses of Four Different Prototype Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules of Novel Structure

Mik

Zawadzki

Tarłowski³

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Dynamic growth of photovoltaic capacity in Poland encourages many entities to invest in photovoltaic systems. However, in the case of buildings with low roof-bearing capacity it can be problematic or even impossible to mount conventional PV modules due to their relatively high weight. Hence, the use of lightweight PV modules is a potential solution. In this paper four different prototype silicon lightweight modules of novel structure manufactured by the Xdisc S.A have been investigated in terms of their electrical and thermal features. The measurements showed that all prototypes have efficiency exceeding 19.5% and power in range of 214 to 242 Wp at standard test conditions. Their area density is about 3.5 kg/m2 which is typical for lightweight modules. In turn, the Power-to-Weight Ratio exceeds 40 W/kg threshold and in one case reaches almost 58 W/kg. Thanks to the measurements, the prototypes could be modelled in PVsyst (PVsyst SA, Satigny, Switzerland). The performed simulations of an example PV system revealed that installations based on prototypes have comparable performance to a conventional installation. Nevertheless, at current prices they are less profitable than the standard system and it shows the need for future cost reductions in the manufacturing process. The proposed materials selection may be the starting point for search of inexpensive substitutes of these materials which still conserve modules high performance. A system based on the prototypes can still prove advantageous when simplicity and promptness outweigh higher initial costs.

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Lightweight, zero-penetration, pre-formed support molds adapted for rigid thin-film solar modules

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lectrical Output and Reliability of Photovoltaic Module Using Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Film

lectrical Output and Reliability of Photovoltaic Module Using Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Film

A Critical Analysis on the Thin Crystalline Silicon PV Module of the Lightweight PV System

Multifaceted Analyses of Four Different Prototype Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules of Novel Structure

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