Dependence of adhesion on degradation mechanisms of ethylene co-vinyl acetate encapsulants over the lifetime of photovoltaic modules
P Thornton, SL Moffitt, LT Schelhas… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
The long-term reliability of encapsulation has a critical impact on the overall cost and
effectiveness of photovoltaic modules. An often overlooked but important element of this …
effectiveness of photovoltaic modules. An often overlooked but important element of this …
Evaluating and predicting molecular mechanisms of adhesive degradation during field and accelerated aging of photovoltaic modules
Extending photovoltaic (PV) module lifetimes beyond 30 years is a goal of significant priority.
A challenge that must first be addressed, however, is the development of a predictive …
A challenge that must first be addressed, however, is the development of a predictive …
[HTML][HTML] Development and implementation of a simultaneous fatigue crack growth test setup for polymeric hybrid laminates
G Riedl, R Pugstaller, GM Wallner - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
Delamination is a common and highly relevant in-service failure mode of laminated
structures. Cyclic mechanical loads superimposed with environmental factors, such as hot …
structures. Cyclic mechanical loads superimposed with environmental factors, such as hot …
Encapsulant adhesion to surface metallization on photovoltaic cells
Delamination of encapsulant materials from PV cell surfaces often appears to originate at
regions with metallization. Using a fracture mechanics based metrology, the adhesion of …
regions with metallization. Using a fracture mechanics based metrology, the adhesion of …
Improvement in the reliability of photovoltaic mini-modules through modifying the structural composition of EVA encapsulant
The photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers use ethylene vinyl acetate that contains 28 to
33% by weight vinyl acetate (VA) for the encapsulation application. However, it has been …
33% by weight vinyl acetate (VA) for the encapsulation application. However, it has been …
[HTML][HTML] Methodology for local ageing and damage development characterization of solar glass/encapsulant interfaces under superimposed fatigue stresses and …
G Riedl, GM Wallner, R Pugstaller, G Säckl… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel fracture mechanics test-setup was developed, implemented and
applied for assessment of the fatigue delamination behavior of glass/encapsulant laminates …
applied for assessment of the fatigue delamination behavior of glass/encapsulant laminates …
Defining threshold values of encapsulant and backsheet adhesion for PV module reliability
The width-tapered cantilever beam method is used to quantify the debond energy
(adhesion) of encapsulant and backsheet structures of 32 modules collected from the field …
(adhesion) of encapsulant and backsheet structures of 32 modules collected from the field …
Durability of ionomer encapsulants in photovoltaic modules
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) has for decades been the material of choice for photovoltaic
(PV) module encapsulation. However, while it is relatively inexpensive and initially adheres …
(PV) module encapsulation. However, while it is relatively inexpensive and initially adheres …
Mechanisms of adhesion degradation at the photovoltiac module's cell metallization‐encapsulant interface
Adhesion measurements and chemical characterization of the encapsulant/silver
metallization interface of a photovoltaic (PV) module through temperature, humidity, and …
metallization interface of a photovoltaic (PV) module through temperature, humidity, and …
Environmental influence on cracking and debonding of electrically conductive adhesives
M Springer, N Bosco - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2021 - Elsevier
Electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) are starting to replace metallic solders in recent
designs of photovoltaic (PV) modules. This transition represents a significant material …
designs of photovoltaic (PV) modules. This transition represents a significant material …