The invention relates to the use in a photovoltaic module of a monolayer film as a backsheet, this composition comprising, with respect to the total weight of the composition from 50 to 100% of amorphous copolyester. The invention further comprises a backsheet of the amorphous copolyester film with two optional films adhered to it, an adhesion promoting film and an anti-weathering film. The invention further encompasses a photovoltaic module comprising the backsheet composition, and an optional scrim layer, according to the invention.

The invention relates to the use in a photovoltaic module of a monolayer film as a backsheet, this composition comprising, with respect to the total weight of the composition from 50 to 100% of amorphous copolyester. The invention further comprises a backsheet of the amorphous copolyester film with two optional films adhered to it, an adhesion promoting film and an anti-weathering film. The invention further encompasses a photovoltaic module comprising the backsheet composition, and an optional scrim layer, according to the invention.

A photovoltaic cell module, a photovoltaic array including at least two modules, and a method of forming the module are provided. The module includes a first outermost layer and a photovoltaic cell disposed on the first outermost layer. The module also includes a second outermost layer disposed on the photovoltaic cell and sandwiching the photovoltaic cell between the second outermost layer and the first outermost layer. The method of forming the module includes the steps of disposing the photovoltaic cell on the first outermost layer, disposing a silicone composition on the photovoltaic cell, and compressing the first outermost layer, the photovoltaic cell, and the second layer to form the photovoltaic cell module.

A photovoltaic cell module, a photovoltaic array including at least two modules, and a method of forming the module are provided. The module includes a first outermost layer and a photovoltaic cell disposed on the first outermost layer. The module also includes a second outermost layer disposed on the photovoltaic cell and sandwiching the photovoltaic cell between the second outermost layer and the first outermost layer. The method of forming the module includes the steps of disposing the photovoltaic cell on the first outermost layer, disposing a silicone composition on the photovoltaic cell, and compressing the first outermost layer, the photovoltaic cell, and the second layer to form the photovoltaic cell module.

Fabrication methods and structures relating to backplanes for back contact solar cells that provide for solar cell substrate reinforcement and electrical interconnects as well as Fabrication methods and structures for forming thin film back contact solar cells are described.

Fabrication methods and structures relating to backplanes for back contact solar cells that provide for solar cell substrate reinforcement and electrical interconnects as well as Fabrication methods and structures for forming thin film back contact solar cells are described.

A photovoltaic (PV) Module can include a substantially transparent cover, first encapsulant, a solar cell and a second encapsulant. The second encapsulant can be configured to allow thermal communication between the solar cell and a heat sink. Various configurations and methods of making the same are presented.

A photovoltaic (PV) Module can include a substantially transparent cover, first encapsulant, a solar cell and a second encapsulant. The second encapsulant can be configured to allow thermal communication between the solar cell and a heat sink. Various configurations and methods of making the same are presented.

Provided are a polyester white film and a back sheet for a solar cell module using the same, and in particular, provided is a polyester white film having improved light reflectance.

Provided are a polyester white film and a back sheet for a solar cell module using the same, and in particular, provided is a polyester white film having improved light reflectance.