Isolated metallic flexible back sheet for solar module...

Details Isolated metallic flexible back sheet for solar module... Isolated metallic flexible back sheet for solar module...

2009-05-12

2010-11-09

Michener, Jennifer K (Department: 1795)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

Reexamination Certificate

active

07829783

ABSTRACT:
Provided are novel back sheets for solar module encapsulation. According to various embodiments, the back sheets are ungrounded and flexible. In certain embodiments, the back sheets include an integrated flexible and electrically isolated moisture barrier and a seal around the edge of the moisture barrier. The electrically isolated moisture barrier may be a thin metallic sheet, e.g., an aluminum foil. The electrically isolated, flexible moisture barrier eliminates the need for grounding.

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