Centrosolar Glas GmbH & Co. KG has developed a thin solar glass for photovoltaic (PV) modules, especially glass-glass modules.
The Centrosol solar glass is 2.3mm thick, making it suitable for glass-glass modules.
The solar glasses, now in series production, are 2.3mm or 2.6mm thick yet according to the company have the same mechanical strength as the single pane safety glass formerly produced with a minimum thickness of 3mm.
This reduction in thickness reduces the total weight of modules, thus simplifying assembly and saving transportation and mounting costs.
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