Solar Module Packaging

Contents 

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction to Polymers

1.1 A Brief Historical Perspective

1.2 Chemical Structure, Nomenclature, and Morphology

1.3 Polymeric Classification Based on Thermal and Mechanical Properties

1.3.1 Thermoplastics

1.3.2 Thermosets

1.3.3 Ionomers

1.3.4 Elastomers

References

2. Certification and Characterization of Photovoltaic Packaging

2.1 Overview of Photovoltaic Installations

2.2 Selection Requirements for Photovoltaic Packaging

2.2.1 Certification and Compliance Criteria

2.2.1.1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directives

2.2.1.2 Underwriters Laboratories

2.2.1.3 International Electrotechnical Commission

2.2.1.4 American Standard for Testing Materials ...