A photovoltaic industry survey on post-lamination module manufacturing
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, Colorado 80401 (United States)
Spire Corporation recently began an effort under the Department of Energy{close_quote}s Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology (PVMaT) project to develop automation for photovoltaic module assembly and testing processes after solar cell encapsulation. Module manufacturers were surveyed to identify current industry practices to help define the requirements for automated systems. Four main areas are being addressed: 1) module buffer storage between steps; 2) module edge trimming, sealing, and framing; 3) junction box installation; and 4) testing for module electrical performance, high voltage isolation, and ground continuity. {copyright} {ital 1999 American Institute of Physics.}
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 700947
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980935--
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 462; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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