Materials

In this section of the learning center, we cover topics of solar PV materials. We provide an overview of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including how solar PV cells work, the types of solar PV cells, and the materials used to make them. We also explain the process of thin-film solar cell manufacturing, from start to finish. In addition, we offer information on new solar PV research and development, as well as the potential for solar PV to play a role in the future of energy.

Articles in Materials

Fluxing Agents: Types and Applications
Introduction: What Are Fluxing Agents? Fluxing agents - The word flux derives...
Tabbing Ribbons: Design and Purpose
Tabbing ribbons employed in the photovoltaic panels are a part of the...
VOC-Free Fluxing Agents
What is VOC? ...
Bussing Ribbons: Design and Purpose
Bussing ribbons employed in the photovoltaic panels are a part of the...
Fiberglass as PV Module Superstrate
A superstrate literally meaning “top layer” is the covering on the...
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
ETFE - Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene as superstrate: design and applications ...
Tin/silver/copper (SnAgCu)
Tin/silver/copper (SnAgCu): applications ...
Tin/Silver Alloy
Tin/Silver Alloy (SnAg) : Applications ...
Tin/Silver/Lead Alloy
Tin/Silver/Lead Alloy (SnAgPb) solder: application ...
Tin/lead Solder Alloy
Tin/lead (Sn/Pb) solder alloys: application ...
Pb-free Solder Alloys
Pb-free Solder Alloys: application ...
Silicone as Edge Sealant
Silicone as edge sealant: application, advantages and disadvantages ...
Rubber Tape Edge Sealant
Rubber tape edge sealant: application, advantages and disadvantages ...
Desiccant type tapes
Desiccant   type tapes for thin-film module edge sealing: types and...
Kynar-PET-Kynar
KPK : Kynar-PET-Kynar: what is it? ...
Polyolefin
Polyolefin: composition and application ...
Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether
FEVE :  Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether Copolymer: what is it? ...
Tedlar- AI Foil - Tedlar
TAT :  Tedlar - AI Foil  -   Tedlar : what is it? ...
Tedlar- PET-AI Foil- Tedlar
TPAT :  Tedlar -  PET - AI Foil -  Tedlar: what is it? ...
Tedlar- PET- EVA
TPE :  Tedlar -  PET -  EVA film: what is it?  ...
Tedlar-PET-Oxide-Tedlar
TPOT : Tedlar - PET - Oxide - Tedlar: what is it? ...
PIB Edge Sealant
PIB edge sealant: application, advantages and disadvantages ...
PAP Backsheet
PAP :  PEN/ AI Foil/ PET: what is it? ...
PDMS Polydimethylsiloxane
PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) film: composition and application ...
EVA and PVB
How does EVA compare to PVB as encapsulation material? ...
Polybutyl
Polybutyl as edge sealant: application, advantages and disadvantages ...
Elastomer
Elastomer as encapsulation material: composition and application ...
Ionomer encapsulants
Ionomer as encapsulation material: composition and application ...
Backsheet Yellowing
Backsheet yellowing is defined as “The loss of maximum elongation of the...
EVA Browning
  Introduction  EVA Browning is defined as a change in color of...
Solar substrate
Solar substrate (backsheet): application and purpose ...
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) film: composition and application ...
Polyvinyl Butyral
PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) film: composition and application ...
TPT, PVF and PET
How do TPT, PVF and PET compare to each other? ...
PEN based backsheets
PEN is the abbreviation of Polyethylene naphthalate film which is a material...
POLYVINYL FLUORIDE FILMS
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PET based Backsheets
PET based backsheets is  Polyethylene Terephthalte film which is a material...
TPT - Tedlar Polyester Tedlar: what is it?
TPT is the abbreviation of Tedlar Polyester Tedlar and is a composite-layer film...
Solar Glass: applications and comparison to Light-Trapping
Solar Glass is one of the crucial barriers of traditional solar panels...
Solar panel labels: an introduction
Solar panel labels usually show the solar panel's power rating,...
PV Junction Box: purpose and connection
A photovoltaic (PV) junction box is an important part of the solar panels. The...
EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) Film: composition and application
EVA is the abbreviation for  ethylene vinyl acetate . EVA films are a key...

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