Silicone weather-resistant adhesive for photovoltaic panels

Are silicone solar panels a good choice?

Whereas, in standard photovoltaic modules, silicones are limited to bonding and potting ap- plications, their properties make them suitable for a wider range of applications in customized solar panels (e.g. building integrated photovol- taics), where they play an essential role in the generation of energy.

What type of rubber is best for solar panels?

WACKER silicone rubber grades are ideal for bonding the PV laminate, usually comprising a front glass, encapsulation films in front of and behind the solar cells, and a back-sheet, to the aluminum frame. Silicones are also a reliable solution to fix system components, such as junction boxes.

Why do we use silicone in solar panels?

Silicones are critical materials in the PV assembly and we are continuously working on more innovations within this product category, such as backsheet cracking repair solutions and solar cell encapsulation through silicone technology.”

What is a Wacker silicone adhesive?

WACKER silicone adhesives are ideal for bond- ing the mirror panes of solar concentrators used at concentrated solar power plants. The fast cur- ing, non-slumping silicone grades allow the pre- cise fixing of mirrors on the support structure and a fast installation process.

Are silicone gels a reliable solution for junction boxes?

Silicones are also a reliable solution to fix system components, such as junction boxes. WACKER’s dedicated silicone portfolio comprises one-part moisture curing silicones and two-part materials. The potting of electronic and electrical compo- nents in the junction box requires reliable materi- als. Silicone gels ofer the perfect protection.