Effect of Glass Na Content on Adhesional Strength of PV Modules

Secondary Author(s)

Mikonowicz, Alex; Cording, Chris; Dhere, Neelkanth

Keywords

PV modules; Soda-ash content; Sodalime glass; Adhesional strength; Delamination; Sulfur dioxide treatment; Durability

Abstract

Effect of reduction of soda-ash content and more effective fixing of sodium in superstrate sodalime glass surface on durability of PV modules was studied. Damp-heat acceleration-tested PV modules having higher soda-ash content glass or normal SO/sub 2/-treated glass were most severely stained. Their adhesional strength was the lowest and delamination was most severe. High concentrations of impurities correlated with regions of delamination. Increasing the intensity of SO/sub 2/ treatment reduced the surface roughness, degree of staining, powder formation, and delamination; and increased the adhesional strength. The best approach is to reduce the sodium content as well as to fix the remaining sodium by an adequate sulfur-dioxide treatment and having fixed it not to disturb it during subsequent processes.

Date Published

5-19-2002

Identifiers

575

Subjects

Photovoltaic cells; Glass; Adhesion; Building materials--Service life

Local Subjects

PV Modules

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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