Photovoltaic module frontsheet and backsheet
US11705531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B10/10
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A photovoltaic module includes at least one solar cell, an encapsulant encapsulating the at least one solar cell, a frontsheet juxtaposed with the encapsulant, and backsheet juxtaposed with the encapsulant. The frontsheet includes a glass layer, a polymer layer attached to the glass layer, and an adhesive layer attaching the polymer layer to the glass layer. The backsheet includes a single-layer, moisture-resistant, fire-retardant membrane.
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