Photovoltaic Insulating Layer Structure for Heat-Stable Back-Contact Bonding
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Solution Overview
Problem
The insulating layer in photovoltaic modules is prone to shrinkage and deformation under external heat, leading to connection failures between the solar cell panel and the back-contact conductive back sheet, affecting stability and reliability.
Innovation Solution
An insulating layer comprising a support layer with a hybrid system of resin and filler, and bonding layers made of polyolefin films with specific polypropylene content, enhancing thermal matching and creep resistance to prevent deformation and improve electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an encapsulant film material is used for the insulating layer, then the insulating layer can be bonded and fixed to the solar cell panel, but the insulating layer contracts and deforms under external heat, leading to connection failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by creating a multi-layer structure consisting of a support layer and bonding layers. The support layer uses a composite formulation with resin and filler materials that provide thermal stability and resistance to contraction, while the bonding layers provide adhesion. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by combining materials with complementary properties: the support layer maintains dimensional stability under heat while the bonding layers ensure reliable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the thermal and mechanical parameters of the insulating layer through specific material composition. The support layer is formulated with resin and filler in specific ratios to achieve controlled thermal expansion coefficients and enhanced heat resistance. By adjusting these material parameters, the patent prevents contraction and deformation under external heat while maintaining bonding capability.
2Reliability
If the insulating layer is bonded by a bonding layer, then the insulating layer is fixed to the solar cell panel, but the bonding layer deforms under heat, causing connection failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the insulating layer into functionally distinct layers: a support layer and bonding layers. The bonding layers are specifically positioned between the support layer and the solar cell panel, allowing them to handle the bonding function while the support layer provides thermal stability. This segmentation isolates the bonding function from the thermal stress, as the support layer acts as a stable foundation that resists heat-induced deformation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support layer acts as an intermediary between the bonding layers and the external heat environment. It mediates the thermal stress by absorbing and distributing heat, preventing direct transmission of thermal deformation to the bonding layers. This intermediary structure protects the bonding interface from heat-induced failure while maintaining connection reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces shrinkage and deformation, enhancing the stability and reliability of electrical connections in photovoltaic modules by improving thermal matching and creep resistance.
Implementation Method 1
the polyolefin films are selected as the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer, and contain a polypropylene material, so that the water vapor barrier effect is higher, the creep resistance is better, and the melting point temperature is higher
Implementation Method 2
the insulating layer may be contracted and deformed under external heat, leading to deformation of the bonding layer
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AI summary
The present application discloses an insulating layer, a preparation method, a back-contact conductive integrated back sheet, and a photovoltaic module. The insulating layer includes a support layer, a first bonding layer, and a second bonding layer. The support layer includes a first surface and a second surface that are opposite. The first bonding layer is adhered to the first surface. The second bonding layer is adhered to the second surface. At least one of the first bonding layer or the second bonding layer includes a plurality of polyolefin films. At least one of the polyolefin films in contact with a bonded material includes 1 to 2 parts by weight of other polyolefin materials and 0.1 to 1 parts by weight of a polypropylene material. The another polyolefin materials are one or more of polyethylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, ethylene-butene copolymer, ethylene-octene copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyvinyl chloride, and vinyl chloride.

