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Materials and manufacturing processes for high-efficiency flexible photovoltaic modules

  • E. Thomsen*
  • , J. Muric-Nesic
  • , V. Everett
  • , M. Brauers
  • , E. Davies
  • , T. Ratcliff
  • , C. Samundsett
  • , I. Skryabin
  • , L. Xia
  • , A. Blakers
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    3 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    An overview of the materials, processing techniques, and characterisation procedures for flexible solar modules is presented. Flexible modules are lightweight, roll-able, and/or foldable for storage and transport. The design approach selected by the Australian National University incorporates very thin, high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells embedded between flexible coversheets, and supported by silicone encapsulant and flexible electrical contacts. The modules can be fabricated using a number of approaches including constructing the circuitry separately to the packaging, or using the packaging as both a protective layer and a base for circuitry.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProgram - 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010
    Pages2877-2882
    Number of pages6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010 - Honolulu, HI, United States
    Duration: 20 Jun 201025 Jun 2010

    Publication series

    NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
    ISSN (Print)0160-8371

    Conference

    Conference35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityHonolulu, HI
    Period20/06/1025/06/10

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