Development of new EVA formulations for improved performance at NREL
- Center for Performance Engineering and Reliability, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, Colorado 80401 (United States)
We review in chronological order the research stages and fundamental concepts involved in developing modified and new EVA formulations for improved performance against photo-induced degradation and discoloration. The new NREL EVA formulations use additives totally different from the present commercial formulations (EVA A9918 and EVA 15295). Validation of their long-term photostability and thermostability is presently under way. Together with UV-absorbing glass superstrates, they may offer better success in achieving a more reliable module performance and longer service life without significant EVA discoloration problems, which are commonly experienced with EVA A9918 and, at a lesser rate, EVA 15295. {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 552880
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-961178-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 9722M0077
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 394, Issue 1; Conference: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)/Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) photovoltaics program review meeting, Lakewood, CO (United States), 18-22 Nov 1996; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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