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A Cooling Strategy for Photovoltaic Modules in Rear Encapsulation Film

  • Xin Sun
  • , Jin Biao Wang
  • , Ming Qing Liao
  • , Qian You
  • , Ya Zheng
  • , Yuan Liu
  • , Xiao Hang Han
  • , Nan Qu
  • , Zheng Bai Zhao*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Cybrid Technology Inc.

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Abstract

Heat accumulation poses a significant issue for photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to reduced electricity generation in cells and accelerated material aging. Improving heat dissipation performance without altering the existing mature structure and functionality of the PV modules presents a formidable, yet highly pragmatic and valuable challenge. This work reports a strategy to construct a boron nitride (BN) filler network in the rear encapsulation film to boost the heat dissipation of PV modules. The thermal conductivity of the fabricated film can be enhanced by 192% with approximately 2 wt % filler content in comparison to the commercial film, while preserving a light reflectivity of 68.4%. The enhanced thermal conductivity of the rear encapsulation film contributes to improved moisture and heat aging resistance, superior high-temperature resistance, and increased electricity generation efficiency for the module. The benefits of improving the thermal conductivity of encapsulation materials for PV modules warrant attention in this field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2188-2196
Number of pages9
JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Volume13
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Feb 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • encapsulation film
  • photovoltaic (PV)
  • physical properties
  • polymer composite
  • thermal conductivity

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