Post-Lamination Manufacturing Process Automation for Photovoltaic Modules: Annual Technical Progress Report, 15 June 1999-14 July 2000

NREL, Martha Symko-Davies (NREL Technical Monitor)

Research output: NRELSubcontract Report

Abstract

Spire is addressing the PVMaT project goals of photovoltaic (PV) module cost reduction and improved module manufacturing process technology. New cost-effective automation processes are being developed for post-lamination PV module assembly, where post-lamination is defined as the processes after the solar cells are encapsulated. These processes apply to both crystalline and thin-film solar cellmodules. Four main process areas are being addressed: 1) Module buffer storage and handling between steps; 2) Module edge trimming, edge sealing, and framing; 3) Junction-box installation; and 4) Testing for module performance, electrical isolation, and ground-path continuity.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages42
StatePublished - 2000

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Spire Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/SR-520-28789

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