Solar cell modules and method of making same

Details Solar cell modules and method of making same Solar cell modules and method of making same

1994-02-18

1995-12-19

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

136259, 437 2, 437207, 437219, 156 99, 156107, 156285, 156292, 1563071, 156311, H01L 31048, H01L 3118

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054765536

ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic solar cell module and method of manufacture is provided wherein an ionomer is used as an encapsulant, wherein said ionomer being modified by the presence of 0.3 to 2.0 wt. percent of a UV absorber and 0.3 to 2.0 wt. percent of a UV stabilizer.

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