Featured in Approaching the peak – 04-2013

The pressure to innovate

Laminators: Solar laminator manufacturers paint a bleak picture of their current markets. Some focus on reducing the cost of existing technology, others on innovation.

Lamination of solar panels is an essential part of the photovoltaic panel manufacturing process, protecting the sensitive material within solar panels from damage and the environment, as well as providing rigidity. As with all PV panel production equipment manufacturers, 2012 was a difficult year for laminator producers. Producers say there is little sign of any …

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