An Alternative Approach to Production of Small Scale PV Module Laminated by Pressure Method
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29329/jaasci.2022.476.03Keywords:
Laminating systems, Laminator, PV module production, Solar energyAbstract
This study involves production of the PV modules that may be used to small scale applications. It is aimed to design a procedure whereby production of PV modules could be realized under ordinary conditions by persons having no prior technical skill. With this goal, a simple to use, lamination system is designed and produced using the Solidworks software program. The electrical and mechanical parts are organized in such a manner that the lamination process could be effected either by using vacuum or high pressure. Both methods are used in preparing PV modules. Visual inspection and performance of modules prepared by either method showed no significant difference. However, the high pressure method provides an advantage since under ordinary conditions, it is easier to obtain high pressure, even mechanically. The designed lamination system is also light weight and portable. Also it can be envisioned that the system can be designed lighter by decreasing the sizes of the supporting materials to be used in application of the pressure.
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