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Backsheets to the future

As backsheet manufacturers aim to keep up with cost reductions up and down the PV supply chain, new processes and materials are appearing, with claims to offer better performance as a moisture barrier, as well as better acetic acid permeability and higher reflectivity, among other features. pv magazine examines the state of the market for PV backsheets, and takes a look at some of the new material innovations that are gaining ground with module manufacturers.

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Mark Hutchins

11 Sep 2018

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When it comes to PV module assem- bly, the backsheet is a crucial com- ponent, and one which must bear the brunt of protecting the inner workings of a module from moisture, high temper- atures, acid corrosion, and other harsh conditions. The market for backsheets is concen- trated in China, where the bulk of sili- …

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