A SWOT Analysis of Two Protection Strategies Due to the Expansion of Renewable Distributed Generation on Distribution Network

Soloot, Hesam-Edin Hayati; Agheb, E.; Soloot, Amir Hayati; Moghadam, Shahab

doi:10.1109/ipaps52181.2020.9375576

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“…The standard encapsulation material used for photovoltaic modules is EVA. Due to its properties, EVA has been used since 1981, and currently modules with EVA have a market share of more than 80% [11].…”

Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, it must conform to many requirements. For example, Hayati Soloot et al [11] has defined the criteria that the material must achieve, as shown in Figure 4. The advantages of EVA encapsulation are low costs and good processability [11].…”

Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Hayati Soloot et al [11] has defined the criteria that the material must achieve, as shown in Figure 4. The advantages of EVA encapsulation are low costs and good processability [11]. Moreover, it has good transparency and flexibility [11].…”

Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In general though, EVA is not stable against UV radiation, and discoloration can occur, so additives must be implemented [11,34]. More additives are needed to cause the crosslinking reaction [11,34]. Accordingly, additional chemicals must be used, which contaminate the material [11,34].…”

Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, sustainability cannot be considered in isolation. In addition to sustainability, a competitive product must also fulfil the golden triangle of PV production (price, efficiency and performance) [11]. These aspects are therefore also included in this review.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sustainable PV Module Design—Review of State-of-the-Art Encapsulation Methods

Schnatmann

Schoden

Schwenzfeier-Hellkamp

2022

Sustainability

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In times of climate change and increasing resource scarcity, the importance of sustainable renewable energy technologies is increasing. However, the photovoltaic (PV) industry is characterised by linear economy structures, energy-intensive production, downcycling and little sustainability. One starting point for sustainable technologies is offered by the circular economy with its circular design principles. One problematic aspect of the design of crystalline PV modules is the encapsulation. In particular, the encapsulation avoids high-value recycling or the remanufacturing of modules, which could close loops and extend the lifetime of the products. For this reason, this paper provides an overview of the current state of encapsulation methods regarding production, materials and recycling. In addition, the current state of sustainability research in the photovoltaic sector is presented using the VOSviewer tool. Furthermore, alternative encapsulation technologies are discussed and compared in terms of performance and sustainability. The current encapsulation method using ethylene vinyl acetate as the encapsulation material offers major disadvantages in terms of performance and recyclability. Alternatives are the thermoplastic material polyolefin and the alternative structure of the NICE technology. Overall, however, research should focus more on sustainability and recyclability. Alternative module structures will be a decisive factor in this context.

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Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Standard Encapsulation Materials Ethylene Vinyl Acetatementioning

confidence: 99%