Photovoltaic (PV) backsheets are critical components of solar panels, providing insulation and protection against environmental factors. As the demand for solar energy continues to grow ...

“The efficiency of solar panels improved from 9.75% to 10.8% with coated pure sisal and 10.2% with pure sisal fiber backsheets.” The academics also found that the production of the sisal ...

The backsheet is based on a novel polyamide-ionomer alloy developed by U.S. chemicals producer Dow that is available exclusively to Tomark-Worthen for solar applications. The material is said to ...

Complementing a 2007 capacity expansion, this would be the company’s largest investment to date for the films used as backsheets in solar panels. Possible sites for a new plant are being examined, ...