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Cell interconnection techniques will have to change at some point

Interview: pv magazine caught up with Guy Beaucarne, whose team at Dow Corning has developed an electrically conductive adhesive especially for use in the PV Industry. The adhesive could lead to the creation of thinner cells, and significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of solar modules.

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pv magazine

19 Sep 2016

pv magazine: Could you begin by briefly explaining what Electrically Conductive Adhesives (ECA) are, and the role they play in the solar PV industry? Guy Beaucarne: Electrically Conductive Adhesives (ECAs) are a means for electrical interconnection, putting two components into electrical contact. Interconnection in solar is typically done by soldering; solder materials are melted, brought …

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