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Re-Use of c-Si Solar Cells from Failed PV Modules

Christophe Ballif
2011
Conference Papers

Abstract

The recycling or re-use of failed c-Si PV modules could be a significant concern in the near future. The existing approaches for cell recovery can be improved both environmentally and economically friendly. Here we propose a novel double encapsulation module with an optical coupler (DEMOC) module design for convenient c-Si cell recovery. In this paper, the concept of DEMOC is illustrated. We successfully determine the materials and lamination recipes for single-cell re-usable mini-modules. The optical reflection and IV performance of DEMOC are measured and prove to surpass those of an earlier-proposed design without optical coupler. The cell recovery procedure of the DEMOC design is discussed at last.

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Christophe Ballif
2011
Conference Papers

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/3bce3c57-9ccf-4e8b-8c7c-46920a29b46e

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