The solar modules have a power conversion efficiency of 10.8% and “adequate” tensile strength and impact resistance, according to their creators. The research group said it used natural fibre ...

German researchers developed a novel pocket-sized instrument to rapidly identify the composition of solar panel polymer backsheets and encapsulants in the field. The hardware is near-infrared ...

Endurans Solar was created in 2021 when Worthen Industries acquired the backsheet business of DSM Advanced Solar, a business unit of Dutch multinational Royal DSM Worthen will maintain a significant ...

Photovoltaic backsheets are a critical component of solar modules, providing essential electrical insulation and environmental protection. Recent research has highlighted that the degradation of these ...

DSM Advanced Solar has formally launched a new backsheet based on co-extrusion techniques, concluding that traditional backsheet designs are no longer fit for purpose in the longer term. DSM said the ...

Tracker manufacturer Nextracker has established multiple US facilities to produce steel components. Image: Nextracker. Much has been written about the surge in solar manufacturing in the US since the ...

Solar panels might all look the same to the untrained eye, but they actually come in different types and technologies. Understanding these differences is one of the first things you should know before ...