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Laser Welded Edge Seals for Polymer-Free Glass/Glass Modules

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OSTI ID:1993271
This presentation covers fs lasers which enable crack-free and stress-free glass/glass welds. Welds are nearly as strong as the glass (KI, weld ~ KI, glass) and static load test passed, enabling: 1) polymer-free; 2) hermetically sealed; and 3) recyclable modules. Next steps are: 1) follow-on funding; 2) develop feed throughs (metal/glass welds already achieved for other devices); and 3) weld mini modules for further IEC module testing.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1993271
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-5900-85686; MainId:86459; UUID:3be043a4-cfe5-447a-ad5b-a33f7b5b4c2a; MainAdminID:70049
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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