Characterization of Different Type of Backsheet Films Used in PV Modules

Authors Rahul Kumar1, 2 , Parag Bhargava1
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1Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, 400076 Mumbai India

2National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, 400076 Mumbai India

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Issue Volume 10, Year 2018, Number 6
Dates Received 23 September 2018; revised manuscript received 07 December 2018; published online 18 December 2018
Citation Rahul Kumar, Parag Bhargava, J. Nano- Electron. Phys. 10 No 6, 06029 (2018)
DOI https://doi.org/10.21272/jnep.10(6).06029
PACS Number(s) 61.05.cp, 78.40.Kc, 78.70.En
Keywords Backsheet material, Structural properities, Thermal stability (7) , Electrical properties (19) .
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Materials selection is an important factor in the durability of the photovoltaic (PV) module. Backsheet film is critical not only to maintain the performance of the PV modules in a hash environmental but also to ensure the long-term reliability of PV module. The backsheet film serves mainly as potential barrier and provides the necessary environmental protection. The life time of the backsheet film under certain operating conditions directly impacts the performance and lifetime of PV module. The purpose of this investigation is to compare three different type of backsheet films by using various techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Broad band dielectric spectrometer.

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