Project News Details
Title:
UNSW researchers identify new damp heat-induced failure mechanism in TOPCon solar modules
Detail:
UNSW researchers identified a new damp-heat degradation mechanism in TOPCon modules with laser-fired contacts, driven primarily by rear-side recombination and open-circuit voltage loss rather than series-resistance increase. The study highlights that magnesium in white EVA encapsulants accelerates degradation, guiding improved encapsulant and backsheet selection for more reliable modules in humid environments.
Source:
PV-Magazine
Published Date:
01.02.2026
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