Double-glass PV modules with silicone encapsulation
In this paper a glass–glass module technology that uses liquid silicone encapsulation is described.
Double-glass PV modules are emerging as a technology which can deliver excellent performance and excellent durability at a competitive cost. In this paper a glass–glass module technology that uses liquid silicone encapsulation is described. The combination of the glass–glass structure and silicone is shown to lead to exceptional durability.
Dual-glass type modules (also called double glass or glass-glass) are made up of two glass surfaces, on the front and on the rear with a thickness of 2.0 mm each. Some manufacturers, in order to reduce the weight of the modules, have opted for a thickness of 1.6 mm. Dualsun has chosen to stay with a thickness of 2.0 mm for reasons explained below.
Bifaciality: The bifaciality of double glass modules produces a gain of around 10-11% compared to the power measured on the front panel alone, for TOPCon type modules under so-called BNPI (bifacial nameplate irradiance) test conditions.
Double Glass is especially important in photovoltaic facilities such as solar power plants and with the expected long service life of modules such as AKCOME, Jinergy or Jolywood. Why solar panels with glass-glassTechnology? Why is solar double glass more durable?
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