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2016
Conference Paper
Title

Reducing installed costs of residential solar by the use of adhesive mounted lightweight solar modules

Abstract
Residential non-hardware 'soft costs' can be substantially reduced by simplifying photovoltaic (PV) installation. Adhesive mounting of lightweight (glassless, frameless) PV modules onto steep-slope shingled roofs eliminates roof penetration and the need for structural review. In this work, adhesive performance is evaluated via pull-testing, creep testing as well as durability testing. Results show adhesive uplift resistance sufficient for 150mph wind (safety factor = 2) and an increase in adhesion after most aging tests. Creep is observed at extreme roof-pitch and high temperature. An approach to predicting creep over the lifetime of a PV installation is outlined.
Author(s)
Honeker, C.
Fuller, E.
Watts, A.
Booth, D.
Flaherty, B.
Mao, E.
Mainwork
IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016  
Conference
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) 2016  
DOI
10.1109/PVSC.2016.7750244
Language
English
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