How much does solar glass deform

What causes glass breakage in solar panels?

The glass breakages observed occur in modules with a surface area of more than 2.5 square meters. The largest modules on the market today cover more than 3 square meters. The size of the modules is one cause of glass breakage. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has tested in the laboratory what other correlations there are.

What happens if a solar glass substrate is defective?

As in all other glass manufacturing processes, solar glass substrates are subject to defects during produc-tion. Depending on the defect type and intensity, the impact of these defects can range from a reduced transmission to a considerable negative influence on the mechanical glass characteristics.

Does solarinspect detect glass defects?

SolarInspect provides this capability parallel to the glass defect detection. Furthermore, SolarInspect can detect glass defects at the edges of the substrate, which helps to avoid unexpected glass breakage in subsequent production and in the final product.

Why are micro-cracks a major cause of solar glass breakage?

Micro-cracks and chips of the solar glass panels are a major cause of glass breakage and their detection is important for assuring highest quality standards. Apart from the cost for material loss, such defects can cause severe secondary costs, such as down time of production lines.