AGC presents Solar Glass and Chemicals Solutions at EU PVSEC 2011
AGC presented its glass and chemical products for solar applications at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. This year, the focus was on AGC's new glass offer for glass/glass or lightweight PV panels, and also high performance ETFE film for front and back sheets.
Glass empowering Solar Efficiency of PV panels
Keen to continue "Empowering Solar Efficiency", AGC Solar will showcase DragontrailTM, a brand new glass solution for lightweight PV modules. DragontrailTM is an exceptionally strong and highly scratch-resistant chemically tempered glass allowing for thinner PV cover (typically 2mm or less). It is the solution for glass/glass or lightweight PV panels.
For photovoltaic crystalline, Solite Plus extra-clear patterned cover glass with SPARC anti-reflective coating will be on display. This coating offers high solar transmission which allows an increase in the energy output of the PV panels by up to 5%, which is equivalent to gaining two extra weeks of sun each year.
For photovoltaic thin film (silicon and CdTe), AGC will showcase its TCO (Transparent Conductive Oxide) coated glass line which has been designed to meet the wide range of customer requirements in terms of performance and dimensions.
For Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), visitors will see SunEwat, the crystalline Si modules for facade and roof applications. They are custom-built in terms of dimension, design and number of cells required to ensure their perfect integration into each architectural project.
Fluon® ETFE FILM (Fluon® ETFE foil) is a high-performance film made from AGC's own ETFE resin
Due to its exceptional durability, transparency and light-transmitting properties, Fluon® ETFE film is used in a wide range of applications. The film is used for back and front sheets in solar panels, as a mold release film for electronic components, and also as a construction material in commercial greenhouses, stadiums and other building projects where architects require the specialised functionality and high performance that ETFE provides.
Benefits:
- Heat & Chemical Resistance
- Durability
- Transparency
Applications:
- Solar Panels
- Roofing & architectural façades
- Mold release film
- Electronics
- Interior design/surface finishes
Fluon® ETFE film has been used in many famous architectural constructions such as the Allianz Arena in Munich where the 2012 UEFA Champions League finals will be held.
Fluon® ETFE film is used in both back and front sheet systems on solar panels.
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components.
More information at www.agc.com
AGC Solar, 'worldwide know-how in solar glass'
AGC Solar is a key player in the solar glass business. As one of the world leaders in glass production, AGC uses the latest glass technologies to make renewable energy a success. The company operates with plants in Europe, North America and Asia and produces glass solutions for three main solar applications: photovoltaic modules, thermal collectors and concentrating solar mirrors. It aims for the highest production standards to give optimum performance and serves its customers through a worldwide network. Its slogan "Empowering Solar Efficiency" says it all.
More information at www.agc-solar.com
AGC Chemicals, 'a global leader in the development and manufacture of fluoropolymers'
AGC Chemicals Europe manufactures & markets Fluon® PTFE & ETFE resins. AGC Chemicals Europe also markets Aflas® fluoroelastomers, Fluon® PFA, LUMIFLON® fluoropolymer for architectural coatings, Fluon® ETFE film, F-Clean® greenhouse films, Asahi Guard® water & oil repellants and fine silica additives. Head Office & Production is located in Thornton Cleveleys, UK and the Commercial Centre is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
More information at www.agcce.com
High-definition images can be downloaded at
http://www.agc-photolibrary.com:80/home/press/EUPVSEC2011.html
For further information:
AGC Solar – Communications
Julie Samray
Tel: +32 (0)2 674 33 04
Mobile: +32 (0)473 55 81 60
Julie.Samray@agc-solar.com
Susie Claridge
AGC Chemicals Europe
Tel: +44 (0)7870 592 501
Mobile: +44 (0)1253 861 957
Susie.Claridge@agcce.com