1、EMPOWERING SOLAR SUCCESS:MASTERING MATERIAL SELECTION FOR OPTIMAL MODULE PERFORMANCEANNA ALLSOP,MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,DOWLarge Scale Solar USA 2024General BusinessAGENDA Why is it important to understand the materials going into your projects and investments?What are common failures amongst mod
2、ule materials?Why is the BOM important?How can material selection mitigate module degradation and failure risks?How does module material selection impact project outcomes?General Business3THIS IS DOWHow can we work together to solve todays complex challenges?At Dow,were guided by our purpose to use
3、our materials science expertise in collaboration with our partners to help deliver a sustainable future.Our ambition to be the most innovative,customer-centric,inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world drives best-in-class performance and a culture where new ideas thrive.EMPLO
4、YEESMANUFACTURING SITESGLOBAL REACHin which Dow manufactures products2023 NET SALES35,90098 sites31 countries$45BGeneral Business4MODULE MATERIAL PURPOSE&COMMON FAILURES BacksheetMoisture barrier,electrical insulation,mechanical strength,external protectionJunction box/power optimizer/microinverterI
5、nterface between internal circuitry and external cables.Prevents hot spotsEncapsulantLight transmission,electrical insulation,moisture barrierSolar cellsEncapsulantMoisture barrier,electrical insulation,external stress protection,adhesionFrame or railsMechanical stability,corrosion protection,seal e
6、dges,mounting,moisture barrierGlassMechanical strength,structural rigidity,long term external protection,moisture barrier,impact protection,reduced light reflectionBacksheetYellowing,corrosion,resistive heating,degradation,delamination,cracking Junction box/power optimizer/microinverterUV degradatio