How to install a photovoltaic module?

The process is done by attaching the box with a suitable silicone or glue on the back sheet of the module and by making the electrical connection between the bus ribbon prepared before the lamination and the cables of the junction box. At the inside of the box, you can find by-pass diodes that protect the photovoltaic module when operating.

How a photovoltaic module is assembled?

The assembly of photovoltaic modules consists of a series of consecutive operations that can be performed by automatic machines dedicated to optimizing the single production phases that transform the various raw material in a finished product.

What should you not do with a PV module?

Do not drop the PV module or drop objects onto the module. Do not attempt to disassemble the modules, and do not remove any attached components from the modules. Do not scratch or otherwise harm the back sheet, the glass, or the junction box. Do not pull or twist the cables or touch them with bare hands.

How are thin film PV modules made?

Thin film PV modules are typically processed as a single unit from beginning to end, where all steps occur in one facility. The manufacturing typically starts with float glass coated with a transparent conductive layer, onto which the photovoltaic absorber material is deposited in a process called close-spaced sublimation.

Why should a frameless module have a glass panel?

Having a glass panel, front and back, gives better mechanical protection during transportation and installation. There’s also no grounding for the frame because there is no metal for the modules. SB: What type of customer wants a frameless module? JT: These modules target any customer.

Do PV modules need to be connected to ground?

PV module installation site is exposed to long-term humid conditions such as floating PV system. To reduce the risk of PID, on the modules DC connection site, it is recommended to connect the negative to ground. As part of the module design, an anodized corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy frame is used to provide rigidity.