Encapsulant for "PV Lite" [RE-wrenches]

[Ray Walters]

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Up here at altitude, those encapsulated modules deteriorate rapidly.  
I've got one that is almost down to 10% output after 5 years. I only  
buy the glass ones now.

Ray


On Mar 13, 2007, at 10:47 AM, Mick Abraham wrote:

>
> Hi, Wrenchers~
>
> I have a client who needs some baby sized PV modules with only 6  
> crystal
> cells in series and about 500 milliamp rating on the cells. They
> eventually want to buy OEM quantities but for now they need to build
> just 5 to 10 units for samples. They're slightly disinterested in the
> "glass w/aluminum frame" type construction, even though I've advised
> them that would be most durable. They're more inclined to go with the
> the "Lite" type modules where clear plastic encapsulant is poured over
> the cells.
>
> Can anyone point me to the proper chemical compound for this? If so,
> that would help my client get their prototypes finished.
>
> OEM level suppliers who read this post may contact me off list to
> discuss possible volume purchases of the custom mini-modules in either
> glass/aluminum or PV-Lite construction style.
>
> Mick Abraham
>
> www.abrahamsolar.com
>
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