ECN publicatie:
Titel:
Development of cost-competitive solutions for MWT cells and modules
 
Auteur(s):
Bennett, I.J.; Bende, E.E.; Goris, M.J.A.A.; Eerenstein, W.
 
Gepubliceerd door: Publicatie datum:
ECN Zonne-energie 20-5-2014
 
ECN publicatienummer: Publicatie type:
ECN-M--14-027 Conferentiebijdrage
 
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Samenvatting:
Back-contact modules made using a conductive back-sheet foil have a number of advantages over conventional H-pattern modules including a higher power output, compatibility with very thin cells and efficient and high yield manufacturing. In this paper, we present the results of efficiency and material optimisation for cost reduction when using metal-wrap-through (MWT) cells. This includes the use of an aluminium conductive back-sheet, a thinner encapsulant for reduced conductive adhesive consumption and an increased number of vias in the cell. Experimental and modelling results show that the cell and module performance can be improved at a reduced module costs (4% lower than current cost) whilst retaining reliability.


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