Solar panel is a device that absorbs sunlight and converts solar radiation energy directly or indirectly into electrical energy through photoelectric or photochemical effects.

Structural composition

1) Tempered glass

Its function is to protect the main body of power generation (such as cells), and the selection of light transmission is required, 1. The light transmittance must be high (generally more than 91%); 2. Ultra-white tempered treatment

2） EVA

In addition to the quality of EVA itself, the lamination process of module manufacturers also has a very large impact, such as the lack of EVA bonding standards, and the insufficient bonding strength between EVA and tempered glass and backplate will cause premature aging of EVA and affect the life of the module.

3) Cells

The main role is power generation, and the mainstream in the main power generation market are crystalline silicon solar cells and thin-film solar cells, both of which have their own advantages and disadvantages. Crystalline silicon solar cells, the equipment cost is relatively low, but the consumption and cell cost are very high, but the photoelectric conversion efficiency is also high, and it is more suitable for generating electricity in outdoor sunlight; Thin-film solar cells, relative to the cost of equipment is higher, but the cost of consumption and battery is very low, but the photoelectric conversion efficiency is more than half of that of crystalline silicon cells, but the weak light effect is very good, and it can also generate electricity under ordinary lights, such as solar cells on the calculator.

4）EVA

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The function is as above, mainly bonding and encapsulating the power generation body and backplate

5) Backplate

Function, sealing, insulation, waterproof (generally TPT, TPE and other materials must be age-resistant, most module manufacturers have a warranty of 25 years, tempered glass, aluminum alloy is generally no problem, the key is to meet the requirements with the backplane and silicone.) ）

6) Aluminum alloy

Protective laminates play a certain role in sealing and supporting

7) Junction box

Protects the entire power generation system, acts as a current transfer station, and automatically disconnects the short-circuited battery string if the component is short-circuited, preventing the entire system from being burned out. The most important thing in the junction box is the selection of diodes, which correspond to different diodes according to the type of cells in the module

8) Silicone

The sealing function is used to seal the junction between the component and the aluminum alloy frame, the component and the junction box. Some companies use double-sided adhesive strips and foam to replace silica gel, and silicone is commonly used in China, which is simple, convenient, easy to operate, and the cost is very low.