Conductive paste based interconnection for photovoltaic modules

Hyung Jun Song, Woo Gyun Shin, Heesang Yoon, Hye Mi Hwang, Young Chul Ju, Suk Whan Ko, Min Gu Kang, Jeong In Lee, Hee Eun Song, Gi Hwan Kang

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Abstract

We proposed low-temperature interconnection method using conductive paste (CP) for photovoltaic modules with thin c-Si cells. The advantage of CP approach is significantly reduced thermo-mechanical stress, as a result of the low tabbing process temperature (< 150 °C). The resistivity loss induced by CP based approach is in the same range of module integrated by high temperature tip contacted soldering. Furthermore, thermal cycle and mechanical load tests confirm that CP provides stable interconnection between cell and module (degraded only 0.6%). Hence, unique traits of CP approach indicate that CP soldering is a production-ready alternative for interconnecting thin cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2838-2840
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781538685297
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Nov 2018
Event7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 201815 Jun 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC

Conference

Conference7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa Village
Period10/06/1815/06/18

Keywords

  • conductive paste
  • interconnection
  • silicon photovoltaic module
  • thermal stress
  • thin cells

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