Big Chinese Solar Glass Makers Confirm Output Cuts Amid
In recent years, China''s rapid expansion of solar energy has driven huge growth in the solar glass sector, resulting in higher capacity. But oversupply emerged last year, leading
Modern PV modules often use thinner glass to reduce weight and material costs which lead to glass breakage. Glass breakage is a growing concern for the solar power plant operators.
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Additionally, debris such as sand and dust can become trapped between the frame and glass, leading to abrasion and micro-fractures. Studies have found that contact between glass and frames is linked to spontaneous breakage in some PV modules.
Although 2-mm glass can be fully tempered for increased strength, it is naturally more fragile than thicker glass. The reduced thickness affects how glass distributes stress, making it more prone to cracking due to minor defects.
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