Novel Module Architecture for Lower CapEx and Improved Recyclability for c-Si PV Modules

Ryan Ruhle; Larry Maple; Timothy DeLazzer; Steve Johnston; Dana Kern; Walajabad Sampath

doi:10.1109/PVSC48320.2023.10359878

Novel Module Architecture for Lower CapEx and Improved Recyclability for c-Si PV Modules

Ryan Ruhle, Larry Maple, Timothy DeLazzer, Steve Johnston, Dana Kern, Walajabad Sampath

Materials Science

Colorado State University

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Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) energy production is currently increasing at a rate at which recycling is becoming necessary. A novel module architecture has been demonstrated that has potential for high value recycling for c-Si PV. This architecture eliminates the vacuum lamination process and cross-linked en capsulants. Functioning prototypes of c-Si have been fabricated for stress testing in collaboration with NREL. These modules are being tested against traditionally manufactured modules. Based on preliminary results, this module architecture is a potentially viable solution for improving the manufacturing cost and recyclability of PV modules while retaining module performance.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC48320.2023.10359878
State	Published - 2023
Event	2023 IEEE 50th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) - San Juan, Puerto Rico Duration: 11 Jun 2023 → 16 Jun 2023

Conference

Conference	2023 IEEE 50th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)
City	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Period	11/06/23 → 16/06/23

NREL Publication Number

NREL/CP-5K00-88896

Keywords

computer architecture
manufacturing
microprocessors
photovoltaic systems
recycling
robustness
task analysis

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