Materials for encapsulation systems for terrestrial photovoltaic arraysThe paper is concerned with glass and polymeric candidate materials and processes for potential encapsulation systems that could be used in low-cost long-life terrestrial photovoltaic arrays. The characteristics of encapsulation systems in use are reviewed, and the properties of proposed materials are examined. These materials include acrylics, epoxies, fluorocarbons, polycarbonates, polyesters, polyimides, polyxylylenes, and silicones. Properties of glass types are also considered. The prospects for glass and polymeric systems are analyzed, and the knowledge gained from a study of existing systems is discussed with attention to weather/aging effects, failures, environments, hazards, costs, development efforts, and materials choices.
Document ID
19780027041
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Carmichael, D. C. (Battelle Columbus Labs. OH, United States)
Gaines, G. B. (Battelle Columbus Labs. OH, United States)
Sliemers, F. A. (Battelle Columbus Labs. OH, United States)
Kistler, C. W. (Battelle Columbus Laboratories Columbus, Ohio, United States)