NICE module technology - From the concept to mass production: A 10 years review

Abstract

Apollon Solar's NICE (New Industrial Solar Cell Encapsulation) module technology is an innovative technology to encapsulate and electrically interconnect solar The electrical series connection is made using an under-pressure in the module allowing the front and back glasses to press the copper ribbons directly onto the cell busbars. Contrary to standard modules, NICE modules do not use EVA-like encapsulants. Instead a PIB (Poly-Isobutylene) edge sealing is used to provide a barrier for moisture ingress. This paper proposes a full overview of this technology from its concept to the final 60-cells module product.