Polyethylene PE is a common plastic material with high transparency and good chemical resistance. It is commonly used to make films, packaging materials, optical coatings, etc. Application of polyethylene in photovoltaic panels:
(1) Backsheet material: Polyethylene can be used as the backsheet material of photovoltaic panels. The backsheet is located on the back of the solar cell and is used to provide structural support and protect the battery components. The polyethylene backsheet has good strength, weather resistance and chemical resistance, which can effectively protect the solar cells and extend their life.
(2) Sealing material: Photovoltaic panels need to have good sealing properties to prevent moisture, dust and other contaminants from entering the panel. Polyethylene can be used as a sealing material to encapsulate and fix solar cells and other components to ensure the long-term stable operation of photovoltaic panels.
(3) Auxiliary components: Polyethylene can also be used for auxiliary components of photovoltaic panels, such as support structures, connectors, etc.
Because polyethylene has a lower density and better processing performance, it can provide lightweight support and connection solutions.
Advantages of polyethylene as a photovoltaic panel material:
(1) Low cost: Polyethylene is a common plastic with a low manufacturing cost, which can reduce the production cost of photovoltaic panels.
(2) Lightweight: Polyethylene has a low density and is relatively light, which helps reduce the weight of the entire photovoltaic panel and facilitates installation and transportation.
(3) Weather resistance: Polyethylene has good weather resistance and can resist the effects of ultraviolet radiation, humidity and temperature changes, extending the service life of the panel.
(4) Chemical corrosion resistance: Polyethylene has good chemical corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of some chemicals on the panel, improving the durability of the photovoltaic panel.