EP2121311A2 - Feuille support pour modules photovoltaïques et son procédé de réparation - Google Patents

Feuille support pour modules photovoltaïques et son procédé de réparation

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EP2121311A2
EP2121311A2 EP08794278A EP08794278A EP2121311A2 EP 2121311 A2 EP2121311 A2 EP 2121311A2 EP 08794278 A EP08794278 A EP 08794278A EP 08794278 A EP08794278 A EP 08794278A EP 2121311 A2 EP2121311 A2 EP 2121311A2
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backing sheet
layer
polyester
fluorocopolymer
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Marina Temchenko
David William Avison
Frank Anthony Mannarino
Samuel Lim
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Madico Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01L—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS H10
    • H01L31/00—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof
    • H01L31/04—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices
    • H01L31/042—PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
    • H01L31/048—Encapsulation of modules
    • H01L31/049—Protective back sheets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D—PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D5/00—Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
    • B05D5/12—Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01L—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS H10
    • H01L31/00—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof
    • H01L31/02—Details
    • H01L31/0216—Coatings
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • the present invention relates to photovoltaic modules. More specifically the present invention related to the protective backing sheets. Description of Related Art
  • Typical photovoltaic modules consist of glass or flexible transparent front sheet, solar cells, encapsulant, protective backing sheet, a protective seal which covers the edges of the module, and a perimeter frame made of aluminum which covers the seal.
  • a front sheet 10, backing sheet 20 and encapsulant 30 and 30' are designed to protect array of cells 40 from weather agents, humidity, mechanical loads and impacts. Also, they provide electrical isolation for people's safety and loss of current.
  • Protective backing sheets 20 are intended to improve the lifecycle and efficiency of the photovoltaic modules, thus reducing the cost per watt of the photovoltaic electricity. While the front sheet 10 and encapsulant 30 and 30' must be transparent for high light transmission, the backing sheet must have high opacity for aesthetical purposes and high reflectivity for functional purposes. Light and thin solar cell modules are desirable for a number of reasons including weight reduction, especially for architectural (building integrated PV) and space applications, as well as military applications (incorporated into the soldier outfit, etc). Additionally light and thin modules contribute to cost reduction. Also reduction in quantity of consumed materials makes the technology "greener", thus saving more natural resources.
  • backside covering material On means to manufacture light and thin solar cells is to incorporate light and thin backing sheets.
  • the backside covering material must also have some moisture resistance to prevent permeation of moisture vapor and water, which can cause rusting in underlying parts such as the photovoltaic element, wire, and electrodes, and damage solar cells.
  • backing sheets should provide electric isolation, mechanical protection, some UV stability, adherence to the encapsulant and ability to attach output leads.
  • FIG. 2 provides an illustration of a typical laminate backing sheet 20.
  • the laminate consists of films of polyvinylfluorides 22, which is most commonly Tedlar ® , polyesters (PET) 24, and copolymers of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) 26 as key components.
  • the EVA layer 26 bonds with the encapsulant layer 30 in the module and serves as a dielectric layer and has good moisture barrier properties. It is dimensionally stable. White EVA allows significant power boost.
  • the polyester layer 24 is very tough, has excellent dielectric properties, is dimensionally stable, and also has good moisture barrier properties.
  • the polyvinylfluoride layer 22 serves as a very weatherable layer.
  • PVF film is produced by a casting process from dispersion, using high boiling solvents (usually dimethyl acetamide for oriented Tedlar® and propylene carbonate for Tedlar® SP). The boiling point of dimethyl acetamide is 164-166°C and the boiling point of propylene carbonate is 200°C.
  • the dispersion must be processed at 160°C and 90% of solvent content or greater to ensure adequate film formation. Higher temperatures are unacceptable due to PVF resin thermal instability: its fusion and decomposition temperatures are so close, that PVF can decompose during the baking. As a result, there is always a residual solvent in Tedlar® film. DuPont reports that residual amounts of dimethyl acetamide (DMAC) ranging from 0.05 to 1.0 wt% will be present in all oriented Tedlar® PVF films.
  • DMAC dimethyl acetamide
  • ECTFE Haar® films are produced by melt extrusion at
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,741,370 suggests that manufacturing and module mounting costs could be reduced by using, as the backskin material, a thermoplastic olefin comprising a combination of two different ionomers, e.g., a sodium ionomer and a zinc ionomer, with that combination being described as producing a synergistic effect which improves the water vapor barrier property of the backskin material over and above the barrier property of either of the individual ionomer components. Also, the patent discloses use of an ionomer encapsulant with the dual ionomer backskin.
  • a thermoplastic olefin comprising a combination of two different ionomers, e.g., a sodium ionomer and a zinc ionomer
  • the present invention provides a protective backing sheet for photovoltaic modules.
  • the backing sheets of the current invention possess excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, color retention, adhesion between layers and encapsulant, and scratch resistance.
  • the backing sheet can minimize the deterioration in the performance of the solar module due to moisture permeation. It also can achieve desirable photoelectric conversion efficiency over a long period of time. Additionally the described backing sheet, or alternately referred to backskin, can be made in an aesthetically pleasing form.
  • the backing sheets of the present invention are produced by utilizing liquid coatings application technology, followed by lamination with EVA, and can be tailored according to the application requirements. Furthermore, advantages of solar cell modules utilizing the described backskin material include a significant reduction in manufacturing costs.
  • the liquid coatings formulations used in the backskins overcome one or more of the deficiencies of the prior art backskins.
  • the backskin can be made thinner than currently available backskins.
  • the backing materials include more readily available materials which can be processed at ambient or moderately elevated temperatures. These liquid coatings can be applied directly on the second layer of laminate, thus eliminating the need for an adhesive. Additionally, they can be easily compounded with additives such as pigments, clays, etc.
  • a backing sheet for a photovoltaic module having a layer comprising an organic solvent soluble, crosslinkable amorphous fluoropolymers.
  • the fluoropolymer may be a fluorocopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) and one or more alkyl vinyl ethers, including alkyl vinyl ethers with reactive OH functionality.
  • CTFE chlorotrifluoroethylene
  • the backing sheet can include a crosslinking agent mixed with the flourocopolymer.
  • the backing sheet may also include additional layers, such as a polyester layer.
  • the backing sheet of may also include an EVA layer.
  • Other optional additional layers may include one or of coextruded polyester with EVA, polycarbonate, polyolefin, polyurethane, liquid crystal polymer, aclar, aluminum, of sputtered aluminum oxide polyester, sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polyester, sputtered aluminum oxide polycarbonate, and sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polycarbonate
  • the fluorocopolymer layer of the backing sheet can be applied to the polyester layer, or other type of layer with or without an adhesive. Also, it can be applied as a single layer or multiple layers. In one embodiment, the fluorocopolymer layer has a thickness of less than lmil. In another aspect, the fluorocopolymer has a layer that is greater than lmil. In another embodiment, the backing sheet includes silica. [0015] In another aspect of the invention, a backing sheet for a photovoltaic module is described. The backing sheet has a layer comprising a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hydrocarbon olefins with reactive OH functionality.
  • TFE tetrafluoroethylene
  • the backing sheet may further include a crosslinking agent mixed with the flourocopolymer.
  • the fluorocopolymer layer has a thickness of less than lmil.
  • the fluorocopolymer layer has a thickness of greater than lmil.
  • the backing sheet also has an ionomer layer.
  • the fluorocopolymer may be or include a terpolymer of one or more fluoromonomers.
  • the terpolymer comprises vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and hexafluoropropylene.
  • the backing sheet may also include additional layers, such as a polyester layer.
  • the fluorocopolymer layer may be applied to the polyester layer with or without adhesive.
  • the fluorocopolymer layer may be applied as a single layer or as a combination of clear and pigmented multiple layers.
  • the polyester film can be additionally corona or chemically treated to improve adhesion.
  • the backing sheet of may also include an EVA layer. In another embodiment the backing sheet contains silica.
  • Other optional additional layers may include one or of polycarbonate, coextruded polyester with EVA, polyolefin, polyurethane, liquid crystal polymer, aclar, aluminum, of sputtered aluminum oxide polyester, sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polyester, sputtered aluminum oxide polycarbonate, and sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polycarbonate, sputtered aluminum oxide Lumiflon ® , sputtered aluminum oxide Zeffle ® , sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride Lumiflon, sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride Zeffle ®
  • a method of repairing the backing sheet of a photovoltaic module includes the step of applying a formulation comprising an amorphous fluorocopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) with one or more alkyl vinyl ethers, including alkyl vinyl ethers with reactive OH functionality to an area on the backing sheet in need of repair.
  • CTFE chlorotrifluoroethylene
  • the formulation is applied to the backing sheet at ambient temperature or moderately elevated temperature.
  • the formulation is comprised of a first and second component that are placed in a twin-chamber syringe equipped with static mixer and applied through an applicator attached to the syringe.
  • the first component of the formulation is comprised of a mixture of a crosslinker and a solvent
  • the second component is comprised of a mixture of a solvent and a fluorocopolymer
  • FIG. 1 represents an expanded view of the components of a typical photovoltaic module.
  • FIG. 2 represents one embodiment of the typical backing sheet.
  • FIG. 3 is a graph showing tensile strength as a function of exposure to
  • FIG. 4 is a graph showing elongation at break as a function of exposure to
  • FIG. 5 is a graph showing UV stability of Lumiflon-based back sheet as compared to Tedlar-based back sheet.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an applicator used with the patch kit.
  • the present invention provides a protective backing sheet for photovoltaic modules.
  • the backing sheets are produced by utilizing liquid coatings application technology.
  • the liquid coating application is followed by lamination with EVA.
  • the process can be tailored according to the application requirements.
  • an encapsulating material is provided.
  • the encapsulating material has excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, and UV stability, adhesion to backing material and to other components of solar module, electrical isolation and excellent color retention without yellowing.
  • the described encapsulating material is applied by spraying, thus eliminating vacuum lamination process at elevated temperatures and reducing the manufacturing costs.
  • a "patch kit” In another aspect methods for quick and easy repair of torn or otherwise damaged backskin are provided using a "patch kit".
  • the method and patch kit allow for fast application of aesthetically pleasing, robust coating over scratched backing sheet without using extreme temperatures and pressures. Also, such "patch kit” allows for fast and efficient repair “in-situ”.
  • the coating of the patch kit applied in accordance with the method of the present invention meet all the requirements of IEC 60664-1, IEC 61730, IEC 1646, and ASTM F 1249.
  • the "patching" formulation is applied by using a twin-chamber syringe equipped with static mixer and applicator.
  • the liquid coatings formulations used in the present invention can be applied at ambient temperature or moderately elevated temperature.
  • the primary component of the liquid coatings formulations are fluoropolymers, and preferably organic solvent soluble or water dispersible, crosslinkable amorphous fluoropolymers.
  • Preferred components of coatings include fluorocopolymers with the following structure :
  • Fluoropolymers that can be utilized in the liquid formulations include, but is not limited to, Lumiflon ® (Asahi Glass) and Zeffle ® (Daikin). Other materials include FluoroPelTM and FluoroThane TM (Cytonix Co ⁇ oration), FluoroLinkTM Polymer Modifiers (Solvay Solexis). Additional components in the liquid coating formulations include crosslinking agents, catalysts, solvents, and optionally, fillers and inorganic materials such as boron nitride (Zyp Coatings).
  • Lumiflon® developed by
  • Lumiflon® is an amorphous fluorocopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) with several specific alkyl vinyl ethers (VE).
  • CTFE chlorotrifluoroethylene
  • VE alkyl vinyl ethers
  • a combination of the alkyl vinyl ether monomers and hydroxyl groups provides the polymer with significant properties, such as solubility, compatibility to pigment, crosslinking reactivity, adhesiveness to the substrate, hardness and flexibility.
  • Another preferred fluoropolymer is Zeffle® resins (Daikin), which are copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hydrocarbon olefins that are organic solvent soluble.
  • Zeffle ® is a solvent-based, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hydrocarbon olefins with reactive OH functionality formulated for use as a base resin in high performance paints and coatings.
  • the fluoropolymer is a terpolymer.
  • the terpolymer may contain one or more different fluoromonomers.
  • the terpolymer contains vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and hexafluoropropylene.
  • DyneonTM THV is one such terpolymer and provides a combination of performance advantages, such as low processing temperature, ability to bond to elastomers and hydrocarbon-based plastics, flexibility and optical clarity. As a clear film it can be used as a front sheet to replace glass. The addition of pigment provides a film that can be used as a backing sheet for a photovoltaic module.
  • Organic solvents which may be used in this invention for the formation of the liquid coating formulations include but are not limited to organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), acetone, methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), toluene, xylene, methanol, isopropanol, ethanol, heptane, ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, n-butyl alcohol or mixtures thereof.
  • Preferred solvents include xylene, cyclohexanone and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
  • the appropriate solvent is one in which all components dissolve and one in which the boiling point is low enough to minimize or remove the presence of residual solvent in the coating.
  • Optional pigments and fillers which may be used in this invention for the formation of the protective coatings include but are not limited to titanium dioxide, carbon black, Perylene pigments, pigments, dyes, mica, polyamide powders, boron nitride, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide, silica, UV absorbers, corrosion inhibitors, and desiccants.
  • One preferred pigment is titanium dioxide Ti-Pure ® R-105(DuPont).
  • One preferred hydrophobically modified silica is Cab-o-sil TS 720 (Cabot). Pigments, UV absorbers and corrosion inhibitors function to impart opacity and weatherability.
  • Orgasol® Ultrafine is a preferred polyamide powders (Arkema Inc) and can be included for gloss reduction.
  • Carbon black, pigments and dyes can be included to alter the color of the backing sheet.
  • Mica can be included to impart flame retardancy.
  • Boron nitride, aluminum nitride, and/or aluminum oxide can be included to improve thermal conductivity.
  • Cloisite® Nanoclays (Southern Clay Products), 3MTM Glass Bubbles and desiccants are preferably included to improve moisture barrier properties.
  • Silica and/or boron nitride can be included to improve dielectric properties. Silica may also be included to reduce gloss and to impart flame retardancy
  • Crosslinking agents are preferably used in the formation of the protective coatings include to obtain organic solvent insoluble, tack-free film.
  • Preferred crosslinking agents include but are not limited to DuPont Tyzor ® organic titanates, silanes, isocyanates, and melamine. Aliphatic isocyanates are preferred to ensure weatherability as these films are typically intended for over 30 years use outdoor.
  • liquid formulations for Lumiflon ® -based coatings compositions can be prepared by mixing a Lumiflon ® solution, pigment, crosslinker and a catalyst. Tin dibutyl dilaureate, is used to accelerate the crosslinking reaction between Lumiflon (polyol) and isocyanate in an organic solvent.
  • compositions are prepared by mixing preferably 3 to 80, and even more preferably around 46 parts by weight of Lumiflon ® solution, 5 to 60 (more preferably around 17) parts by weight of pigment, and 20 to 80 (more preferably around 32) parts by weight of organic solvent (a mixture of MEK and xylene or cyclohexanone).
  • the backing sheet may also include additional layers.
  • the additional layers may be applied to the fluorocopolymer layer with or without adhesive.
  • the optional additional layers may include, for example, one or of polyester, EVA, polycarbonate, polyolefins, polyurethanes, acrylics, polyimides, polyamides, liquid crystal polymer, aclar, aluminum, of sputtered aluminum oxide polyester, sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polyester, sputtered aluminum oxide polycarbonate, and sputtered silicon oxide or silicon nitride polycarbonate, clear fluoropolymers and clear fluorocopolymers, coextruded layer of a polymers such as polyester and EVA, and polybutadiene.
  • Example 1 Example 1
  • Example 1 illustrates the preparation of a Lumiflon ® -based protective backing sheet according to the present invention.
  • Lumiflon ® used in this example is LF 200 grade, obtained from Asahi Glass as a 60% solution in xylene (20Og).
  • Pigment used in this example is Ti-Pure ® R- 105, obtained from DuPont (76.2g).
  • the crosslinker is Desmodur ® N3300, obtained from Bayer (21.4g).
  • the pigment is mixed with Lumiflon ® solution using high shear mixer, followed by solvent and the crosslinker addition.
  • the formulation is then applied. The liquid formulation is transferred from the pan to the film by applicator roll and metered off by Mayer Rod to obtain the desired coating weight.
  • the coating is applied directly on a Mylar ® (DuPont) (5mil) polyester film. No adhesive is required and in this example none is used.
  • the coating is applied at a coating weight of 10 - 120 g/m 2 , preferably 30-90 g/m 2 , and more preferably 30 -45 g/m 2 .
  • the dry coating consists of 60-65% by weight of Lumiflon® and 35% by weight of pigment.
  • the polyester film coated with Lumiflon ® -based formulation is laminated with EVA (vinyl acetate content 4%) using polyester-urethane laminating adhesive. The laminate is then vacuum laminated with an EVA encapsulant and module.
  • Table 1 show the properties of Lumiflon ® and Zeffle ® based protective backing sheets as compared to a backing sheet prepared with Tedlar® SP. [0051] Table 1
  • Table 2 show the properties of Lumiflon based protective backing sheets as compared to a backing sheet prepared with oriented Tedlar®. [0053] Table 2
  • the weatherability of the outer layer was estimated by measuring adhesion between outer layer and polyester, tensile strength and elongation at break as a function of exposure to "Damp Heat" according to ASTM D 903- 98 peel adhesion test, ASTM D 3359 cross cut tape adhesion test, and ASTM D882.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show that the tensile strength and elongation at break of
  • Lumiflon®-based back sheet depreciates much less than those of Tedlar®-based back sheet as a function of exposure to "Damp Heat".
  • Example 2 illustrates the preparation of an alternate embodiment of a
  • Lumiflon -based protective backing sheet according to the present invention.
  • Lumiflon used in Example 2 is LF 200 grade, obtained from Asahi Glass as a 60% solution in xylene (15Og).
  • Pigment used in this example is Ti-Pure ® R-105, obtained from DuPont (57g).
  • Hydrophobically modified silica used in this example is Cab-o-sil TS-720 (1Og) obtained from Cabot.
  • the crosslinker used is Desmodur ® N3300, obtained from Bayer (16 g).
  • the catalyst used in this example is dibutyl tin dilaureate (0.15 g of 0.1%solution in MEK) obtained from Aldrich.
  • the pigment and silica are mixed with Lumiflon ® solution using high shear mixer, followed by solvent, crosslinker and catalyst addition.
  • the formulation is then applied.
  • the liquid formulation is transferred from the pan to the film by applicator roll and metered off by Mayer Rod to obtain the desired coating weight.
  • the coating is applied directly on a Mylar ® (DuPont) (5mil) polyester film. No adhesive is required and in this example none is used.
  • the coating is applied at a coating weight of 10 - 120 g/m 2 , preferably 30-90 g/m 2 , and more preferably 30 -45 g/m 2 . [0063] Table 4.
  • Example 2 which includes the addition of silica, results in 45 V (max permissible voltage) increase over the Lumiflon ® based back sheet without silica, and in 40V increase over Tedlar® based back sheet.
  • Example 3 illustrates the preparation of another embodiment of the present invention, a Lumiflon ® -based "patch kit” formulation.
  • the Lumiflon based patch kit formulation is preferably prepared from a formulation comprising 2 separate components: A and B.
  • Component A comprises of a mixture of a crosslinker (Isocyanate
  • Desmodur N3300 (2g, Bayer)
  • a solvent in this Example, xylene
  • Component B is comprised of a mixture of a solvent, pigment and a fluorocopolymer.
  • Component B is prepared as follows.
  • a dispersing agent Dispersing agent (Disperbyk 1 11 (0.25g, BYK- Chemie)) is mixed with xylene, 14.1 g of Lumiflon ®
  • Orasol Black Different coloring agents can be added to match the color of the torn backing sheet.
  • components A and B are placed into a twin-chamber syringe equipped with static mixer.
  • the formulation is applied over damaged piece of backing sheet by using an applicator.
  • an applicator is available from Brandywine
  • any type of applicator such as a brush, may be used to apply the formulation.
  • the patch kit is compatible with many backing sheets, such as those prepared of prior art materials such as Tedlar ® /Polyester/EVA or backing sheet made in accordance with the present invention.
  • the applied formulation to a Tedlar based backing sheet was subjected to partial discharge test. The results of this test are summarized in
  • this formulation demonstrated excellent adhesion to underlying layers of the backing sheet material, namely, 5B, by cross- cut tape test ASTM D 3359-97.

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L'invention porte sur une feuille support protectrice pour modules photovoltaïques. Ladite feuille présente une excellente résistance aux intempéries, à la chaleur, et aux éraflures, une conservation des couleurs, et une bonne adhérence entre les couches et les encapsulants. Ladite feuille réduit au minimum la détérioration des performances du module solaire due à la pénétration de l'humidité. Elle présente par ailleurs l'efficacité de conversion photoélectrique souhaitable pendant une longue période et peut de plus être réalisée sous une forme esthétique.
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