Saint-Gobain Solar has launched a silicone membrane designed to withstand the 155ºC photovoltaic (PV) module lamination process.

The French company claims the SolarBond membrane resists ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) outgassing, can last up to 6000 cycles, eliminates the risk of ghosting on the module and performs better than product alternatives in volatile organic content tests.

“As the solar industry continues to grow in several regions, it will be crucial for module manufacturers to further reduce costs and streamline production efficiency in order to remain competitive,” says Geoffrey King, the Renewable Energy Market Manager.