Novel Module Architecture for Lower CapEx and Improved Recyclability for c-Si PV Modules

Conference · 25 December 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC48320.2023.10359878· OSTI ID:2310354

Ruhle, Ryan; Maple, Larry; DeLazzer, Timothy; Johnston, Steve; Kern, Dana; Sampath, Walajabad

Photovoltaic (PV) energy production is currently increasing at a rate at which recycling is becoming necessary. A novel module architecture has been demonstrated that has potential for high value recycling for c-Si PV. This architecture eliminates the vacuum lamination process and cross-linked en capsulants. Functioning prototypes of c-Si have been fabricated for stress testing in collaboration with NREL. These modules are being tested against traditionally manufactured modules. Based on preliminary results, this module architecture is a potentially viable solution for improving the manufacturing cost and recyclability of PV modules while retaining module performance.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: National Science Foundation (NSF)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 2310354
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP-5K00-88896; MainId:89675; UUID:786739b2-666b-43b3-9dde-e6d7b6516f1e; MainAdminId:71888
• Resource Relation: Conference: Presented at the 2023 IEEE 50th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 11-16 June 2023, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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