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

Nowlan, M. J. ; Murach, J. M. ; Sutherland, S. F. ; Lewis, E. R. ; Hogan, S. J.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Trimming;    14 Solar Energy;    Process Parameters;    Pvmat;    Optical Sensor;   

DOI  :  10.2172/765085
RP-ID  :  NREL/SR-520-28789
RP-ID  :  AC36-99GO10337
RP-ID  :  765085

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

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 cell modules. 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.