Profiled photovoltaic modules

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 9903.1;10 PFIW-IW

Short description (English)

Profiled photovoltaic modules

Short description (French)

Profiled photovoltaic modules

Abstract (English)

The objective is to develop a materials system and process for profiled encapsulation of Flexcell photovoltaic films with improved photovoltaic efficiency for structured roofing elements. Two innovative concepts will be explored and implemented in industrial demonstrators. Firstly, novel textured coatings to improve PV efficiency through enhanced light-trapping and simultaneously improved reliability will be developed based on UV-curable hyperbranched polymer nanocomposites. Secondly, full polymer composite backing will be optimized to enable fast profiling into stable and complex shapes. With such lightweight prefabricated PV products Flexcell will offer a completely new product to profiled roof panel manufacturers and to system installers.

Abstract (French)

The objective is to develop a materials system and process for profiled encapsulation of Flexcell photovoltaic films with improved photovoltaic efficiency for structured roofing elements. Two innovative concepts will be explored and implemented in industrial demonstrators. Firstly, novel textured coatings to improve PV efficiency through enhanced light-trapping and simultaneously improved reliability will be developed based on UV-curable hyperbranched polymer nanocomposites. Secondly, full polymer composite backing will be optimized to enable fast profiling into stable and complex shapes. With such lightweight prefabricated PV products Flexcell will offer a completely new product to profiled roof panel manufacturers and to system installers.