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Title: | Development and testing of light-weight PV modules based on glass-fibre reinforcement | Authors: | GOVAERTS, Jonathan LUO, Bin BORGERS, Tom VAN DYCK, Rik VAN DER HEIDE, Arvid TOUS, Loic Morlier, Arnaud Lisco, Fabiana Cerasti, Lorenzo Galiazzo, Marco POORTMANS, Jef |
Editors: | Kenny, Robert Serra, João M. |
Issue Date: | 2022 | Publisher: | EDP SCIENCES S A | Source: | EPJ Photovoltaics, 13 (Art N° 13) | Abstract: | In this paper we report on our approach on integrating c-Si PV into lightweight structures, in particular towards vehicle integration. To this end we want to get rid of the (bulk weight of the) glass but seek a suitable replacement in terms of mechanical stability. First we elaborate on the most basic standards and norms that VIPV products should relate to in terms of (thermo-)mechanical testing. Then, for the experimental part, 2 concepts are investigated. In a first approach, we reinforced the encapsulant with glass fibre material, while in a second one we applied a dedicated glass-fibre-reinforced sheet as a replacement of the backsheet. In both cases we stay as close as possible to using commercially available material. For each approach we elaborate the testing that has been carried out: thermal cycling, vibrations, mechanical shock and hail impact. On a final note, we point out some initial damp heat testing results, that are a particular challenge for light-weight modules without glass. | Notes: | Govaerts, J (corresponding author), IMEC, Energyville, Thorpk 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium. Jonathan.Govaerts@imec.be |
Keywords: | VIP;Vlight-weight materials;fibre reinforcement | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/37562 | ISSN: | 2105-0716 | e-ISSN: | 2105-0716 | DOI: | 10.1051/epjpv/2022007 | ISI #: | WOS:000800334700001 | Rights: | J. Govaerts et al., Published by EDP Sciences, 2022 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. | Category: | A1 | Type: | Journal Contribution |
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