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Abstract: . . . modules allow for modules to conform to shapes to increase utility and lower costs. These concepts allow modules to be part of integrated systems such as roofing shingles and tiles. In these circumstances polymeric glazings such as ETFE are critical to product design. 3. Conclusion The properties of fluoropolymers are uniquely suited for the needs of photovoltaic modules. A portion of the photo- voltaic industry’s success is due to the confidence that these properties instill in manufacturers and consumers. Acknowledgements The author wishes to thank the organizers of the American Chemical Society . . . . . . DeBergalis / Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 125 (2004) 1255–1257 Page 3 superstrates can facilitate the drive to larger module arrays. When searching for substitutes for glass, most common polymers are inadequate because of the extreme require- ments of clarity with long outdoor life. Fluoropolymer films can provide useful alternatives to glass where the properties of flexibility and low weight are desired. The copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoethylene (ETFE) is the most popular fluoropolymer glazing used today. Table 3 shows some selected properties. Another advantage of using fluoropo- lymers . . . . . . Technology, 4th ed., vol. 11, Wiley, New York, 1994, pp. 683–694. [5] S. von Aichberger, Photon International, Solar Verlag GmbH, August 2003, pp. 40–53. [6] D.L. King, M.A. Quintana, J.A. Kratochvil, D.E. Ellibee, B.R. Hansen, Prog. Photovoltaics 8 (2000) 241–256. [7] E.F. Cuddihy, in: Proceedings of the Flat-Plate Solar Array Project, June 1983, DOE/JPL-1012-89, pp. 379–396. [8] S.V. Gangal, Tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymers, in: J.I. Krosch- witz (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., vol. 11, Wiley, New York, 1994, pp. 657–671. Table 3 Selected properties of ETFE a Property . . . . . . fluoride), in: J.I. Kroschwitz (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., vol. 11, Wiley, New York, 1994, pp. 683–694. [5] S. von Aichberger, Photon International, Solar Verlag GmbH, August 2003, pp. 40–53. [6] D.L. King, M.A. Quintana, J.A. Kratochvil, D.E. Ellibee, B.R. Hansen, Prog. Photovoltaics 8 (2000) 241–256. [7] E.F. Cuddihy, in: Proceedings of the Flat-Plate Solar Array Project, June 1983, DOE/JPL-1012-89, pp. 379–396. [8] S.V. Gangal, Tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymers, in: J.I. Krosch- witz (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., vol. 11, Wiley, New . . . --2384,4,298,2685,11922
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