The presence of minute traces of ionic particles on solar glass can compromise energy transference, directly affecting module efficiency. Atmospheric plasma is proven as an effective means of cleaning surfaces by removing organic contamination.
 
As a dry single stage process atmospheric plasma treating removes contaminations by chemical reaction and physical ablation. Without the use of chemical solvents a [...]

The solar industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the converting industry. As companies work to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of photovoltaic modules they are encountering the need to join surfaces of different materials.
Atmospheric plasma is a viable solution for many of these adhesion challenges as it is easily integrates [...]

The future of economical thin film solar cell manufacturing is dependent on new in-line process technology for high speed continuous production. One such revolutionary technology is atmospheric plasma surface pretreatment. Plasma Treatment offers unique economies for in-line production.
Traditionally only vacuum plasma surface modification technology has been used in photovoltaic cell manufacturing. Vacuum plasma is primarily [...]