Revisiting Photovoltaic Module Antireflection Coatings: A Novel Sol-Gel
Design Addressing Long-Standing Limitations
Abstract
The antireflection(AR) coating applied to solar glass in photovoltaic
modules has remained largely unchanged for decades, despite its
well-documented lack of durability. Traditional porous structured
single-layer AR coatings last as little as 5 years in the field. In this
paper, we propose a novel 5-layer dense AR coating design that offers
improved durability and effectiveness compared to traditional coatings.
This paper provides detailed insights into the development and
characterization of the novel 5-layer AR coating, providing guidance to
the photovoltaic community seeking to improve the efficiency and
longevity of solar modules.