Projects
Encapsulants and Barriers
Projects investigating encapsulants and barriers
Sub-projects:Reliable Low-Cost Encapsulation and Barrier Tech
Scalable RTR Packaging Materials
Flexible, Long Life Front Sheet
New Materials for PV encapsulation
BACKFLIP
Laser welded Edge Seals
Mechanics and Cracking
Projects investigating mechanical stresses
Sub-projects:Imaging Stress in c-Si
Low-Cost Screen Printing Metallization
Effect of Cell Cracks on Module Power Loss and Degradation
Cell Crack Characterization using Digital Image Correlation
UV Fluorescence Images and Models
Modeling
Projects focused on modeling of PV modules, systems and sites.
Sub-projects:50-Year PV Modeling
Module Forensics
Studying degradation causes by examining stressed or failed modules from the...
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