LightSwitch™ Frontsheet
LightSwitch™ Frontsheet is a melt processable fluoropolymer providing superior weatherability and UV resistance, ideal for flexible and lightweight solar modules. Tough and reliable, these highly transparent films offer outstanding resistance to chemicals and weathering, low flammability, stress crack resistance, and insulating properties.
In addition, LightSwitch Frontsheet is surface-treated to ensure superb adhesion to LightSwitch Encapsulant.
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Product Name
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Light Transmission
ASTM E424
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Tensile Strength
ASTM D882
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Elongation
ASTM D882
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LightSwitch™
Frontsheet ETFE
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> 96% |
7000 psi (48 MPa) |
300% |
LightSwitch™
Frontsheet FEP
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> 97% |
3500 psi (24 MPa) |
300% |
Efficiency Gains for Solar Modules
Combining the latest innovations in materials science with manufacturing expertise, LightSwitch fluoropolymer films provide a viable alternative to conventional materials. Using films, module manufacturers can significantly increase production efficiencies and achieve total system cost reductions, moving closer to grid parity. Inherently durable, fluorpolymers provide excellent life-cycle performance and efficiency.
Note: Efficiency increase of ETFE modules relative to glass modules, based on isc